Hello folks. Quick question about an 04 FX Springer. It seems like the front brake pads sit a little too tight on the rotor. At slower speeds you can hear them rubbing, especially while turning. When I squeeze the brake just a touch, but not enough to engage the brake, the rubbing sound stops. I can also see the marks on the front rotor a lot more than on the rear. Any suggestions?

 

I'm not sure on bikes, but on cars that is almost always caused by a bad caliper or a bad rubber brake line....... just my .02

 

Our `05 FXSTI does the same thing.Dont know if its suppose to or not.

 

Same damn thing here......04' FLSTF [sm=icon_flaming.gif]

 

Basically it's just the chatter of the pads against the disc. There's nothing wrong with it. Actually I think I would be more concerned if I didn't hear it at low speed. It would probably mean that the piston was rectracting TOO much. I talked to the mechanic about it when I first got my Train. It's normal. Relax.. get your knees in the breeze.

 

every harley I know of the brake pads rub , just part of the HD charm, not a problem

 

Yep...my Sporty did it and my Heritage does it too. I have been told that going to a floating rotor will make the rub go away...I remain skeptical, however.

 

I really wish that was true.....I have floating rotors, still have the rubbing, but my brake squeel went away

Think maybe I got the "rub & squeel option" from the MoCo?

 

Thanks for the replies. I feel better about it now. I'll just keep it at higher speeds so I don't hear it.

 

I used to think something was wrong up front on my Heritage too, I was sitting at the dealer one Saturday waiting on mine to get some service and every bike that rode is was rubbing up front.

Seems to be Normal Harley.[8D]