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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Just changed my brakes at 18k, harley oem., got about 1k on them and still sqealing when applied lightly coming to a stop. Should I put some of that stop sqeak on them????
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Did you clean the rotors prior to installing the new pads????
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Could be hard composite pads. I had a rear pair installed on my bike and they squeal at times. I have to keep them free of dust but stilll don't like them. They last longer and I put a newer rotor I picked up online when they were installed so I don't think it's the rotor. You might have to change pads to get rid of the squeek. Ahab211
 
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