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Squeaky front brake 3 Months ago  
what can be done to quiet my squeaky front brakes.Ive only got 3800 miles on the bike but for the last 400 or 500 miles everytime I apply lightly to the front brales they squeak it drives me crazy..and suggestion please..thanks ...((also how many miles should I get on the stock pads on my 07 before they wear out under normal wear of course))..
 
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Re:Squeaky front brake 3 Months ago  
I've got the same problem.
 
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Re:Squeaky front brake 3 Months ago  
Hi collector714
remove the pads and add a dab of copper grease on the back of the pads.
I do it and the problem is solved,works for me!
 
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Re:Squeaky front brake 3 Months ago  
Is there a write-up on how to remove the pads and where to apply the grease? (You know: One where they explain it like they are talking to a three-year old?)
 
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Re:Squeaky front brake 3 Months ago  
Cant I just put it on the rotor
 
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Re:Squeaky front brake 3 Months ago  
Careful someone will think you are serious!!!

I have used a dab of high temperature silicone grease on the back side of the pads to help them move more freely. Others have suggested that the leading edge of the pad be beveled with a file to reduce chatter and squeeking. Mine only sound like a bag full of bees when applied because of the cross drilled rotors, but I would not trade my brakes and their noise for any others I have used.
 
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Re:Squeaky front brake 3 Months ago  
I'm going to try applying one of those stop-squeal products on the back of the pads, if ever I stop riding it!

My bud's '02 squeals like a banshee too! Must be a lot of metal in them.

If the product actually works, I'll report it here, and what it was.
 
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Re:Squeaky front brake 3 Months ago  
Crusierbob wrote:
...Mine only sound like a bag full of bees when applied because of the cross drilled rotors,..



So thats what that sound is from. Sometimes drives me crazy.
Guess my bike is just not loud enough yet.!
 
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Re:Squeaky front brake 3 Months ago  
collector714 wrote:
Cant I just put it on the rotor

Probably not a good idea
 
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