weird rubbing noise coming from fronttire

cleensmoke666 · 03-22-2008, 12:04 AM

i bought my gz new in 07 it has approx 4700 miles...sometimes i here this rubbing noise when i slow down....but my brakes feel fine..any insights

**jonathan180iq** · 03-22-2008, 09:07 PM

IS the rubbing sound metallic or rubbery/plasticy?

Can you give us a better description?

cleensmoke666 · 03-22-2008, 10:31 PM

definitely metallicy

badfun · 03-23-2008, 12:14 AM

Have you ever replaced your brake pads? My bike only has 1800 miles and it looks like it could use a change soon.

cleensmoke666 · 03-23-2008, 03:19 AM

thanx i guess imma have to run the bike to the dealer ...to get service <<<<dont know nuthin bout changin brakes :??:

cleensmoke666 · 03-25-2008, 02:05 AM

what do worn brake pads look like

**jonathan180iq** · 03-25-2008, 09:31 AM

Worn brake pads are thinner than new brake pads... Don't wory about surface rust.

Take are a look at your service manual. We have a downloadable version.

http://www.gz250bike.com/viewtopic.php?t=30

GZ250 · 03-25-2008, 05:39 PM

this weird (metallic rubbing noise ) is definitely from the front worn out brake pads. i had the same issue and i changed my pads myself. if you have some idea follow the manual otherwise you have to pay $$ for such a small job. A long time ago i posted a note about changing pads that you have to be careful for certain thing when doing that.

just from outside you cannot figure out easily if the pads are worn out. they are depp inside the assembly. when you will take them out you can compare to the new ones to see the difference. if it better to change ASAP otherwise the meatl will scratch the disk brake.

badfun · 03-26-2008, 10:41 AM

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the metal will scratch disk brake

Translation, your Rotor will get ate up if you don't change your pads and you have to replace both! :cuss:

Easy Rider · 03-29-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ250

this weird (metallic rubbing noise ) is definitely from the front worn out brake pads.

Definitely from the brakes but not necessarily worn out.
Sounds like he's gonna see the dealer, which is good.
A LOT of GZ owners (including me) report squeeling front brakes when there is nothing really wrong.
I certainly hope to get more that 4500 miles from mine.

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GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 334	this weird (metallic rubbing noise ) is definitely from the front worn out brake pads. i had the same issue and i changed my pads myself. if you have some idea follow the manual otherwise you have to pay $$ for such a small job. A long time ago i posted a note about changing pads that you have to be careful for certain thing when doing that. just from outside you cannot figure out easily if the pads are worn out. they are depp inside the assembly. when you will take them out you can compare to the new ones to see the difference. if it better to change ASAP otherwise the meatl will scratch the disk brake. __________________ “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” “People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.” --- Søren Kierkegaard ---
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