Brakes

[Grouse]

Hi all...have a general weird question here...
Have an 05 Sportster with ~ 6,000 miles on it.....coiulod I need new brakes already?
Intermittent squeal from front brakes. Cleaning them usually gets rid of the squeal.

Thanks
jj

 

[glider]

With 6K on the brakes, it's highly unlikely you need pads yet. The squealing is generally the result of a vibration of the pads. There are a few products that get applied to the back of the pad that will help dampen the sound. One is an adhesive backed foil product and the other is a liquid that is applied and left to dry and then reinstall the pads. They both dampen the vibrations and will generally quiet things down. A good cleaning of the pads and calipers will also help. Chamfer the edges of the pads while they are out too.

Take a look here.

http://www.hdtimeline.com/chassis_s...front_end/1476-brake_caliper_maintenance.html

http://www.hdtimeline.com/chassis_suspension_brakes_and_front_end/936-brake_squeal.html

 

[Grouse]

Thanks a bunch man.....helped out alot!!
jj

 

[Fearless1]

I have only had to replace my back pads in the last 30,000 miles front ones are still going strong.