fastmart
05-01-2014, 06:32 PM
Hi guys, I've got a squealing/screeching/chirrup sound coming I think from the front end.
I believe I've narrowed it down to the brake pads and wonder if anyone else has had the same issue - and solved it? I think it's the pads because on removal, they had razor sharp edges. I chamfered these off which virtually removed the issue (except at virtually no speed). Also used copper grease on backs of pads on re-assembly. - However the issue returned after about 10 miles or so...
Originally I thought is was the front wheel bearings as it sounded like an issue I've had when other wheel bearings have worn - so I had them changed. - No difference.
Other clues: noise continues when I cut the engine and coast and seems relative to engine speed - though it also has a chirrup to it that seems to mirror the engine revs when the engines on - but becomes smooth with the engine cut. There's no sound of it just wheeling the bike, running bike stationary with engine on, revving the in gear with the front brake on to create engine/transmission load.
Before I waste my money and try changing brake pads - any other experience of this?
I believe I've narrowed it down to the brake pads and wonder if anyone else has had the same issue - and solved it? I think it's the pads because on removal, they had razor sharp edges. I chamfered these off which virtually removed the issue (except at virtually no speed). Also used copper grease on backs of pads on re-assembly. - However the issue returned after about 10 miles or so...
Originally I thought is was the front wheel bearings as it sounded like an issue I've had when other wheel bearings have worn - so I had them changed. - No difference.
Other clues: noise continues when I cut the engine and coast and seems relative to engine speed - though it also has a chirrup to it that seems to mirror the engine revs when the engines on - but becomes smooth with the engine cut. There's no sound of it just wheeling the bike, running bike stationary with engine on, revving the in gear with the front brake on to create engine/transmission load.
Before I waste my money and try changing brake pads - any other experience of this?