[Boneman131]

Anyone else having squeaky front brakes? Mine are getting worse. I mentioned it to my dealer when I dropped it off for it's 7,000Km service....all they concluded on the report was it was due to "metalic brake pads". They didn't even offer me any solutions nor did they even try to 'up-sell' me on new and better brake pads!?!? :rolleyes

So my question to my fellow SBN'ers is two fold....

1. What can I do to fix or clean to make my pads stop squealing. (I have a can of "Brake cleaner" but it says NOT to get on your pads?!?!)

2. What are some good replacement brake pads to get for our bike? (brand and types)


Thanks guys.

 

[pigrat]

use acetone or Motul brake cleaner which comes in a large spray can...

 

[Boneman131]

use acetone or Motul brake cleaner which comes in a large spray can...

So do I wipe down the rotors AND pads with it?

 

[JAXE FIZZER]

I've been having the same problem very recently. It only happens when the front brake is lightly engaged. A fix soon would be great as this is a pretty annoying problem.

 

[segue00]

Check rotor and disc pads and make sure they're to specification and all moving parts are not binding. If all mechanicals are to spec, proceed as follows:

1) Scratch up the rotor disc with coarse sandpaper until the glaze/shine is rubbed out. Note: You are not removing material, just taking the glaze/shine off lightly and evenly on both sides of the rotors!

2) Follow by spraying brake cleaner. Note: Do not spray on rubber, plastic or paint.

3) Lubricate all moving parts with manufacturer's recommeded lubricant. Note: Do not over lubricate and refrain from contaminating the disc pads and rotors with lubrication.

Good luck, y'all.

 

[Boneman131]

Thank you!

 

[rasmar]

mine has been squeeking since day 1 and getting worse..lets hope this works lol.

my question is (having not done anything to brakes) how much do i have to disassemble to get to this part?

 

[Windsor351]

when mine squeek i just clean my rotors and it stops. so getting the brake dust and road grime off seam to do the trick. good luck.

 

[Tomowskifz6]

WD40 on the rotors will stop that pesky squeaking. Oh, wait...you want to be able to stop too? Well, then cleaning the pads and rotors will generally work. Also, if you are hard on your brakes, you may need to sand glazing off the pads and/or rotors.

 

[phxtravis]

Check rotor and disc pads and make sure they're to specification and all moving parts are not binding. If all mechanicals are to spec, proceed as follows:

1) Scratch up the rotor disc with coarse sandpaper until the glaze/shine is rubbed out. Note: You are not removing material, just taking the glaze/shine off lightly and evenly on both sides of the rotors!
Good luck, y'all.

^^^my recommendation as well!

 

[Binary Jay]

Don't worry about getting brake cleaner on any of the painted parts down there, I soaked my new calipers in it to clean them after receiving them and nothing came off. The paint on the calipers and forks seems to be invincible to brake cleaner and even brake fluid. Yeehaw.

 

[greatzippy]

Don't worry about getting brake cleaner on any of the painted parts down there, I soaked my new calipers in it to clean them after receiving them and nothing came off. The paint on the calipers and forks seems to be invincible to brake cleaner and even brake fluid. Yeehaw.

I seem to have experianced the same ..... I usually just spray some brake cleaner right into the calipers every now & then + wipe down the rotors with it. So for not one bit of paint has come off and no ill effect of getting the cleaner right on the pads.

 

[greatzippy]

2. What are some good replacement brake pads to get for our bike? (brand and types)

I just ordered myself a set of Carbone Lorraine SBK3 pads for the front (R6 forks & calipers) and RX for the rear. Not sure how they are but will find out soon enough, should be getting them in the mail today.
EBC is also another popular brand. I was running the HH pads front & rear, they seemed OK .... but I have nothing to really compare them to (other then stock which the EBC are better then) since I haven't gotten the new ones yet.

 

[crazymofo]

I had the same problem. Usually after a lot of rain riding. I just pull the pads out and rough them up with an abrasive sanding disc or sandpaper to remove the glazing of the pads and they are all better.

 

[brainfrz]

1) Scratch up the rotor disc with coarse sandpaper until the glaze/shine is rubbed out. Note: You are not removing material, just taking the glaze/shine off lightly and evenly on both sides of the rotors!

Coarse sandpaper for wood or metal? I've got both types and don't feel like destroying my pads.