Front break squeal

[Mitchcpc]

I finally got around to replacing my front brake pads. I put it off cause I thought it was a difficult task. Two cotter key removals and ten minutes later I was done. They were only at about 50% wear, but made teribble noises.

The front pads on an 07 standard just come out the top of the calipers after removal of one cotter pin and Allen head bolt and the removal of the tension plate. So simple. Seriously, 10 minutes.

My front brakes had squealed since day one. Had it in the shop several times under warranty. Each time they cleaned them and they were good for 50 miles or so. This time I placed some "Disc Brake Quite" on the piston side of the pads before I put the new ones in. So nice. Also, after depressing the pistons back in I had NO brake lever after I was done for a few pumps. But after I got it pumped up, it is like new. Hardly any travel in the lever at all, brakes stop clean and quick, and no chatter or squeal.

So if you think it is a chore, it is not.

 

[Mike Sands]

cheers mitch been wondering about fixing the squealing for a while (it's embarassing in'it?) will have a go tonight
Mike

 

[Mike Sands]

well you were right - it isn't a chore, but I didn't stop the squealing. I used copper slip on the back of the pads which seem to have plenty of life in them (bikes done 7000 miles). The front brakes have always squealed. I will have another go with a thicker coat of copperslip. Failing that I think it's got to be new pads
Mike

 

[Bishop]

Don't forget to clean and grease that pin.

 

[Mike Sands]

Actually Bishop I think you have hit the nail on the head. I was surprised just how much wear there was on that pin. I applied a light smear of copperslip, but perhaps not enough - I was worried it could get on to the pads.
Mike

 

[Blastedbones]

WD40 will stop the squealing. :twisted:
Do not try this at home!!!

beat me to it, :lol:

 

[Mitchcpc]

Not sure how copper slip works, but this works well for me.