Squeeky Brakes, who's got em?

ks-waterbug · #1 10-30-2009, 06:41 AM

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.

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JayStronghawk · #2 10-30-2009, 06:45 AM

Have heard this from many 08 Owners Guess I was blessed, Because never had this problem .. Good Luck ...

RCNFVR · #3 10-30-2009, 07:04 AM

I had same problem with 08. Took it back to dealer had some kind of recall they said and they fixed it.Have not had sqeaks since.

HDJOE60 · #4 10-30-2009, 07:10 AM

Try using Lyndall brake pads. everyone swears by them. Less dust also

carltex · #5 10-30-2009, 07:11 AM

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.

soos · #6 10-30-2009, 07:24 AM

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.

Notgrownup · #7 10-30-2009, 07:35 AM

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...

1999E-Glide · #8 10-30-2009, 07:35 AM

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.

MadamFXDL · #9 10-30-2009, 07:48 AM

Mine are worse than ever....the dust is horrible especially on my white gold pearl paint. Wouldn't mind switching pads if I was sure it would work. Anyone done this and not seen an improvement?

JayStronghawk · #10 10-30-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MadamFXDL

Mine are worse than ever....the dust is horrible especially on my white gold pearl paint. Wouldn't mind switching pads if I was sure it would work. Anyone done this and not seen an improvement?

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+..