Squeeky Brakes, who's got em?
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Cruiser
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Squeeky Brakes, who's got em?
Love taking my 08 Ultra Classic out for a spin, wind on my bald head, the smell of freedom and it all comes to a screeching halt literally every time I apply the brakes.... The front regularly makes noise when stopping and frankly its kind of embarrassing. Now, I have notice that when I really get on the brakes and don't try to coast into a stop I can contain the noise. Oh, I am using factory pads and the noise started day one of ownership... Going to have myself a little winter project for sure but wanted to know in advance if anyone else is experiencing this problem.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Allen, Texas
Front brakes squeel on my 06 SG. You're right it is annoying and embarassing. One of these days I'll break down and get some new and different brand pads. I know this isn't the first time this has been brought up here.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: MA
I had front brake squeek on my '06 EGC AFTER I swapped out the stock pads for Lyndalls. I disassembled the front calipers and cleaned out the all of the excess brake dust and made sure that the anti-rattle spring moved freely. Problem solved.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Mine squeak but the stop really good, double sintered pads...i can deal with the squeak as long as the stopping power is there...I hear Lyndall are a bit better and may go to them next...
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Joelton, TN
I put new front and rear pads on mine the first of September before we went to Panama City for Thunder Beach. No squeeks. Then go down there for a week and it starts. Since returning home, its almost gone so I don't worry about it but I am sure the salt/sand had something to do with it.
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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
Have not added Lyndalls to the 08 EGS yet but on the last 3 Bikes I have owned including my present 01 Sporty Lyndalls were a great improvement and keep the Wheels far cleaner as little dust created when stopping .. When need Pads will be Lyndall Z+..