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« on: June 29, 2012, 09:14:18 AM » |
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Just curious if people use it or not. I have had issues with new pads squealing on both the Valk and Road Star. Doesnt seem to be limited to a brand or type of pad but anti squeal compound usually stops it. If you do your own, what do you do?
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Old Geezer Richard
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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2012, 10:16:44 AM » |
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Hey Dozer , just my .02 cents , when I replace the brake pads either in the front or rear , I scuff up the pads a little with a wire brush before I install them and the day before I wash off the rotors with the hose to wash off any brake pad dust ..... I was told this years ago by an Old Time Wrenchhead and I have never had any brake pad squeal or any noises at all ... matter of fact I'll be changing out the front pads today Friday to be eady for this week-end ride .... Be sure to keep your rotors & calipers clean of brake pad dust at least once a week if you ride everyday like I do ...... Thanks the Geezer  |
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« Last Edit: June 29, 2012, 10:21:55 AM by OLD GEEZER »
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BF
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2012, 02:43:37 PM » |
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You need to add the 'I usually do, but I got in too big a hurry and I forgot to do it the last time I changed the pads and now they squeal like a little girl every time I apply the brakes' catagory.  |
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Brian
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2012, 07:37:31 PM » |
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This might cause a conversation, If the edges of the pads are at a sharp 90 deg I will take a file and slightly take that edge off. So far I have never had issues with noisy brakes on the bike. What noise I did pick up was the result of our state tar and chipping our road where a few small stones got stuck on the rear brake pads. A car is another story, yes I have used the blue anti squeal gunk especially on my GM vehicles.
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Robert
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2012, 05:04:30 PM » |
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The moly you use for the rear splines will work I use the Bel ray grease works well and holds up.
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Dozer
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2012, 10:31:37 AM » |
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Interesting! Some use it, some dont and still others have their own technics and formulas. I just finished up mine...no compound. When the rest of my parts get here so I can finish up the carb sync task, I'll ride it and see what happens
Thanks guys
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2012, 11:03:40 AM » |
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Yep, just slather it all over the pads.
Guaranteed no squealing.
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Dozer
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2012, 09:02:16 AM » |
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Yes sir....if they squeal like a pig...they're gonna get slathered with the blue glue! What amazed me more than anything was the amount of crud on the caliper pistons, both front and rear. Took a lot to clean them up. A little 0000 steel wool, some alcohol and a small dab of silicon lube on the pistons. I dont think any of that would have an effect of the wiper seals... but statically, they seem to be great...only riding will tell for sure....Man I wish those parts would get here.....
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OldOneEye
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2012, 10:03:57 AM » |
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I doubt mine is the normal squeal, it sounds like a cicada bug, front brake only.
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GreenLantern57
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« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2012, 06:10:49 PM » |
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Since I have never used grease on my brakes, car or bike. Where do you put the grease? I looked up my car and it recommends the grease. Even shows where to put it! But I do not remember the bike instructions showing where to put the grease. My back brakes could really use some.
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Dozer
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« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2012, 07:59:57 PM » |
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Since I have never used grease on my brakes, car or bike. Where do you put the grease? I looked up my car and it recommends the grease. Even shows where to put it! But I do not remember the bike instructions showing where to put the grease. My back brakes could really use some.
I never tried "grease" either but have used that blue anti squeal paste. It goes between the BACK of your brake pads and the rim of the caliper pistons. Basically it glues the pad to the pistons and reduces that close chatter that produces the screech and squeal |
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« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2012, 08:01:42 AM » |
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I doubt mine is the normal squeal, it sounds like a cicada bug, front brake only.
That is most likely due to the quality of the pad material and condition of the caliper and attaching parts to include the condition of the rotor. *** |
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