front brake noise

[bluehose2012]

agree with John C. I didn't remove the brake lever, I just sprayed white lithium grease in and around the lever mechanism. I rode around, used the brake a lot, then re-sprayed, rode some more. the noise is gone. you do hear the mechanical noise of the pads being applied, but the quacking sound is gone.

if the problem recurs, I will remove the brake lever and grease as above.

of note, the brake fluid is really corrosive. I wiped the bit that got on the tank off immediately and on the cylinder. there is a bit of paint peeling on the edges of the cylinder (this has happened on my other bikes). luckily, the cylinder is black and black magical marker fixed the problem.

thanks guys. she's running great-new brakes, rear tire and oil change with synthetic oil! happy and safe riding to all!