Front disk brake squeaking - Page 2

ddoyle · 07-22-2008, 01:40 AM

I'll try the "hard stop" that Easy Rider recommended. The only thing that concerns me is the fact that I can hear the pads rubbing against the rotor with the brake completely disengaged. That's what made me think that there was something our of spec with the brake caliper. I'll do some experimentation tomorrow and get back with everyone. Thanks again for the input....you guys are great!

Water Warrior 2 · 07-22-2008, 06:42 AM

The rotor is metal and will oxodize/rust a bit whenever parked. The pads and rotor probably are glazed a bit too. Practice some hard stops. This will burn off the glazing/rust deposits. The front brake will also work a lot better.

Easy Rider · 07-22-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ddoyle

The only thing that concerns me is the fact that I can hear the pads rubbing against the rotor with the brake completely disengaged.

You just need to get over this idea that disk brakes are supposed to be "completely disengaged". They don't work like that.
The pads lightly touch the rotors at all times.......or come VERY VERY VERY close.
Because of this, dirt, sand or even brake dust can make a grinding or squeeking noise.
There is no adjustment. They are , by design, self adjusting.

ddoyle · 07-22-2008, 02:36 PM

Then that's one less thing to worry about... Thanks!

**jonathan180iq** · 07-22-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

They are , by design, self adjusting.

Unless the bike is old and parts inside the caliper housing have worn out. That's pretty rare but it happens.

ddoyle · 07-23-2008, 02:50 PM

No, she's brand new; 750 miles. I won't worry about it since it seems to be normal. I just wanted to make sure.

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ddoyle Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California, US Posts: 11	I'll try the "hard stop" that Easy Rider recommended. The only thing that concerns me is the fact that I can hear the pads rubbing against the rotor with the brake completely disengaged. That's what made me think that there was something our of spec with the brake caliper. I'll do some experimentation tomorrow and get back with everyone. Thanks again for the input....you guys are great! __________________ Saving the planet.......pissing off Big Oil. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-22-2008, 02:36 PM	#14
ddoyle Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California, US Posts: 11	Then that's one less thing to worry about... Thanks! __________________ Saving the planet.......pissing off Big Oil.
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ddoyle Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California, US Posts: 11	No, she's brand new; 750 miles. I won't worry about it since it seems to be normal. I just wanted to make sure. __________________ Saving the planet.......pissing off Big Oil.
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07-22-2008, 06:42 AM	#12
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	The rotor is metal and will oxodize/rust a bit whenever parked. The pads and rotor probably are glazed a bit too. Practice some hard stops. This will burn off the glazing/rust deposits. The front brake will also work a lot better.
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