Sqeeky Breaks

[stevethelondoner]

Anybody got the same problem? I start to put the front break on and it is sqeeking. I know the pads are good....I dont even have a 1000 miles on her yet. Could there be something on the disc or pad? Its time to clean the bike I know that.

Cheers :y18:

Ride safe

 

[Dschief]

The pads and rotors could still be bedding in. I know the front rotor on my Thruxton makes a "whirring" or "buzzing" noise when using it because it is a floating rotor.

 

[stevethelondoner]

OK the bloody squeek is louder but the breaking is just fine. Could there be something on the pads? I just don't like the bloody sound when I'm breaking to a light. Maybe if I wash the rotors down.

Ride safe

 

[Dschief]

You could try scuffing the rotors a bit with some wet & dry sand paper. They might be glazed, especially if you do a lot of hard stopping and the weather has been hot.

 

[Sunshine Jim]

consider resonance.

a direct contact between the pad and the piston

lets the vibes from rotor, pad and piston resonate that

big tuning fork we call the 'front end.

the common cure is to put a thin layer of non resonating

silicone type sealant between the piston and the pad.

 

[stevethelondoner]

Washed the bike today and took her around the block.....no squeek thank god. When I blew out he pads a bunch of dust flew out so it may of been that. Fingers crossed i have sorted the problem out.

Cheers

Ride safe

 

[DaveM]

Good news easy fix as well :y18:

 

[Dschief]

Wow, that was an easy fix! Good thing you did that before doing all the stuff we suggested.

 

[stevethelondoner]

[quote author=Dschief link=topic=1279.msg10797#msg10797 date=1220795178]
Wow, that was an easy fix! Good thing you did that before doing all the stuff we suggested.
[/quote]

Not been on a long run yet mate so we will see what happens.....

Ride safe

 

[Dilligaf]

Spray an entire can of silicon on the rotor, caliper and pads. You won't stop but the squeak will be gone.

 

[CarlS]

:y24: :y24:

Yes, it would cure the squeak.

 

[stevethelondoner]

[quote author=Dilligaf link=topic=1279.msg10818#msg10818 date=1220823830]
Spray an entire can of silicon on the rotor, caliper and pads. You won't stop but the squeak will be gone.
[/quote]

Thank god I know a bit about silicone not to do that....hahahaha

 

[Dschief]

Just think about how long your brake pads will last though, and your rotors will never rust!

 

[stevethelondoner]

OK went on a couple rides today and breaks are still bloody sqeeking........not as bad but it's driving me nuts

Ride safe

 

[devo]

Steve.
Wot Sunshine Jim said.
Its very likely the pads are resonating inside the calipers when you apply light to medium pressure on the brake.
Pop in to a brake and clutch outfit and grab a wee tube of the anti resonance goo (sets like rubber) that is applied to the BACK of the pads prior to installation into the caliper.
If it is a resonance problem ( very possible ) then this will fix it.
:y18:

 

[Gromit]

I've had squeeky brakes on the Bonnie since the beginning. Had it back at the shop to check brakes, complain about this with every service - no-one can find the problem. Squeeking starts after riding for about an hour. Very irritating.

 

[bigandaft]

Now I know why you ride at the back.....let go of the lever!!!!

 

[Gromit]

[quote author=bigandaft link=topic=1279.msg11397#msg11397 date=1221129225]
Now I know why you ride at the back.....let go of the lever!!!!
[/quote]

You're sooooooooooooooo predictable. I know you were going to say something like that!!! :tongue:

 

[stevethelondoner]

[quote author=Devo link=topic=1279.msg11346#msg11346 date=1221105631]
Steve.
Wot Sunshine Jim said.
Its very likely the pads are resonating inside the calipers when you apply light to medium pressure on the brake.
Pop in to a brake and clutch outfit and grab a wee tube of the anti resonance goo (sets like rubber) that is applied to the BACK of the pads prior to installation into the caliper.
If it is a resonance problem ( very possible ) then this will fix it.
:y18:

[/quote]

Cheers mate, Thing is if I go taking the breaks apart i aint gonna have a bike to ride.....hahahaha Im not big mechanicaly minded. I did get the service manual for the bike so I should check that and see if these breaks are easy to take off and put back on.

Cheers guys

 

[devo]

Steve,Popping the pads out and reinstalling them is normally about 10 minutes a set. Factor in the fact it's your first time ,and allowing the goo to dry of a bit, You should do the job in an hour.
:y18: