Front brakes

[IMORTAL_Indian]

So, just got back from a little Father's Day ride and notice the front brakes squeeking when used. Upon inspection of the front, the disks look a little strange.... Is this normal wear?

 

[DrIoannis]

Yew. This is how a used brake disc look like.

 

[stuartb]

Seems lightly grooved... shouldnt be a squeek you hear tho... more a light rubbing/grind... how old are pads/mileage is the fluid low in the res... if in doubt pull that side out and have a look... pics please

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[stuartb]

If the Ferodo has worn thru that is... easy to pull off the caliper.. if your reasobaly handy with a few tools. Stu

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[MacRR]

So, just got back from a little Father's Day ride and notice the front brakes squeeking when used. Upon inspection of the front, the disks look a little strange.... Is this normal wear?

If you run your hand over the disc can you just feel a slight 'texture' or can you feel distinct grooves? You haven't had the bike very long so I'd be amazed if the pads are worn out but as Stuart says see if you can pop them out to check, I assume when you wheel the bike about there isn't any resistance or binding?

 

[fast_ryan]

Front Brake Disc

It looks like normal brake disc wear.

 

[stuartb]

On closer inspection of the disc..the wear looks pretty normal as Ryan says..I've blown the image up on my TV.. can't say I see anything that screams metal to metal.

 

[MacRR]

I'm wondering if the pads are glazed? Immortal, get the impression you ride a lot in town, assuming nothing obvious amiss it might be worth getting out for a 'proper' blast and really using your brakes to see if that beds things and gets rid of the squealing..

 

[stuartb]

Agree with Mac....good blast and get them deglazed....unless you've done moon miles recently

 

[Marzy]

Look OK to me..

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

The bike is a new 2016 - 900 odd miles... heard the noise more after getting it back after the 1st service....I assume fluids all should be OK/ checked whilst service.??

I went for a jaunt in the Surrey Hills this morning... did use the anchors a few times...seemed to get less squeeling, however, did notice it again when wheeling the bike into the garage. I will take a pictures tomorrow once I get into work and check for grooves then.

Thanks.

if anyone is new St Pauls / Bank and wants to check... I would prefer someone to look over my shoulder if removing pads ;-)

 

[fast_ryan]

Front Brake Discs

You will get some noise from the front brake discs as they are floating and the disc wear looks entirely normal. Removing the calipers and brake pads is a very straightforward task but just remember to torque the caliper bolts to specification when reassembling. That and avoid touching the front brake lever when the calipers are removed from the discs.

 

[stuartb]

Hi mate, I wasn't aware the bike is that young. It shouldn't need anything doing at all. Don't touch the pads, if you have any doubts about the front end take it into your dealer. Or a few runs on it, I think that will put your mind at rest.

It's probably you not knowing the bike intimately... mileage under your belt will sort that out.


Stuart

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

These are the pictures of the pad.... Not sure how much you can make out, the disks feel quite even.... No real grooves.... It was a very wet ride in this morning, could not really hear the squeeking.... However the new Shoei x spirit 3 Marquez Father's Day pressie may have dampened the sound

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

 

[fast_ryan]

Front Brake Pads

Your front brake pads look fine and visually look to be well within tolerances. The minimum pad thickness is 0.8 mm and with such low mileage you certainly won't need to be thinking about replacing them just yet.

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

Just need to get rid of the annoying squeel when applying the brakes before my Euro trip in 10 days !!

 

[Stephen]

A build up of brake dust can cause excess brake noise, which would explain why you couldn't hear it while riding in the wet...
Servicing the callipers with a copper or ally paste should clear that up.

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

A build up of brake dust can cause excess brake noise, which would explain why you couldn't hear it while riding in the wet...
Servicing the callipers with a copper or ally paste should clear that up.

I heard its more to do with the brake dust on the pad, rather than the copper grease option...?

 

[Stephen]

If the pads are copper greased they adhere to the Pistons better, this stops them from oscillating and stops brake dust from building up. It also helps to dissipate heat. It's worth trying for the sake of 30 mins work haha