When I am riding, there is a rubbing type sound coming from the right brake pads. When I apply my front brakes the rubbing/hissing sound stops. This led me to believe that my pad(s) were rubbing against the rotor. I took it to my local HD service writer this morning. He took it for a ride and stated that since the pad is a free floating pad, it can and will do this. He stated that this will not wear out the pad or cause any problems. Since this "common" problem has never happened before, I wonder if he understands what is really happening....if anything. In fact, I brought it in for a new front tire and front brakes yesterday, and they told me that I did not need a new tire yet or brake pads. After this, the sound started. Is he hitting the mark with his diagnosis?

 

Why would he lie? Not unusual to get some rotor rub. An excellent investment would be floating rotors, Lyndall Z-Plus pads and Metzeler 880's. Much better braking and handling than OEM.

 

You did not say how many miles you have on it. They are correct to a point. The pads do rub the rotor while not being applied. I have heard similar sounds from mine. Usually I can clean the rotor and it will go away. If you raise the bike and spin the wheel you will hear the pads rubbing as it turns. The sound is normally not loud enough to hear while riding though. Might want to keep looking to make sure it is not something else.

Ride Safe,

Mike

 

Some rubbing is common from my experience to an extent. Hey, he could have sold you a tire and taken your money. He was probably being straight with you. If you're in doubt, run it by someone else and if they tell you that they're needed, have them show you the wear.

 

The pads will rub slightly with disc brakes.If its an intermintent sound then the rotor(s) could be warped.
Ithink if he was dishonest he would have sold you something.
If your still in dout,get yourself a manual and check it out.

 

I'd bet they took the calipers off and when putting them back on set them in just a little different orientation from where they were. Now your pads are rubbin in a different location, catching the unburnished edge of the area they were previously contacting on the rotor. The sound will go away by itself as things mate again.

 

Put some lube on the caliper sliders and see if that helps. Some noise is normal but make sure the calipers are backing away from the rotor.

 

Glens is correct. If the sound continues after a few days you have a warped rotor.

 

Pull your calipers off.
Remove the pads.
On back side of pad (where piston hits)
Apply some anti brake squeal.
Permatex makes it in a spray can.
Clean all other parts
reassemble.
The spray causes the pads to stick to the caliper
pistons and are pulled farther away from rotor
when you release the brakes.

 

I have the same issue, 3000 on the odometer, but mine is a squeal that goes away when I apply the front brakes. The dealer said not to worry, but the noise is embarrasing when pulling to a stop. I'm going to replace the pads with Z pads to see if there is any change.