Squeaking brakes

Jon · Anyone for donuts? Joined: 28 Oct 2002 Karma :

Had some new HH Sintered front pads put on my bike a few weeks ago and all they seem to do is squeak when riding slowly.

Disks seem fine, but the noise they make is way too loud and annoying. Any suggestions?

Had the pads fitted by local dealer as they were doing the braided hoses aswell.

Dr Nick · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Ive always found pushing the bike backwards seems to get rid of the squeak, its caused by brake dust isnt it?
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

A few thoughts without knowing the bike:

When fitting new pads I was always told to sand down the discs as well to remove any glaze that's built up.

Were the anti-rattle springs refitted?

Any copper grease on the back of the pads?

Pads will need to bed into the disks. Should have done this though as you said a couple of weeks. How much riding in that time?
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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

Its more than likely crap (Probably Grit salt) on the pads / disk. I found that cleaning my disks with white spirit sorted them out Thumbs Up

Thats why I like to fit my pads myself, that way I can see exactly what I have done rather than hope the garage do it right. Alot of garages cut corners (I.e. dont bother with copper slip) I kno... I worked as a saturday lad in a garage for 2 years Laughing

and the stuff I saw put me off taking my bike / car into a garage ever again!

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Dom_ · Points Mean Prizes Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

Try putting some copper grease on the back of the pads.

Jon · Anyone for donuts? Joined: 28 Oct 2002 Karma :

Tried pushing the bike backwards but hasn't worked. Will try the other options on the weekend Thumbs Up

Only cost me £25 to get the braided hoses and pads fitted so thought I might as well as it's fookin cold out there to be sitting outside fixing brakes!

alains · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Karma :

this noise is made by pistons begining to stock . what i will recommand is to buy all seals first , then take off the caliper (mind to block the pipe) . clean piston with 400 or 600 waterproof sand paper , clean inside with brush & petrol , refit new seals , piston slightly oiled (with break oil) . make a good air draining et it will be as new
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