Squeaky Brakes and rust?

DarkKnight_I · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Hey Everyone, I got my Honda NSR125 about 4 months ago, and after having a complete blast last couple of weeks, my back brake is squeaking like a b*tch! I know its probably a very simple problem to fix, but would like your advice..whats the best way to fix the horrible screech? Smile

Also, Could somebody suggest the best anti-rust oils for the chain, nuts and bolts, brake pads etc..

Greatly Appreciated!

Dark

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

for the brakes check that there is enough pad left on them. if there is the brakes are squeaking as they have dirt behind the pads. you need to clean the back of the pads + pistons and apply some fresh copper grease to the rear of the pads
as for potection a lot of people recommend scottoiler FS 365 Protector Spray, though i have never used it.
WN
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DarkKnight_I · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Thanks mate, but i didnt find and dirt behind the brakes, although they do look a little rusty..might need to go for the oils..but thanks anyways.. Smile

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

DarkKnight_I · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Hey again, had to go to manchester over weekend, so sorry for slow reply. I still gotta buy some oils, and will look at the ones you recommended. Ta Wink

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

oil + brakes!! what a great idea!! Rolling Eyes

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DarkKnight_I · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Hehehe..i MEANT grease on the brakes! Im a complete noob here with bikes! I have never fixed anything before, so all this is a new begining for me. Very Happy

Superlight · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Karma :

DarkKnight_I · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Hehe..Well i would rather do something about my brakes before im riding on the north circular at 50mph and find my brakes fail me, mind you i have thought out a cool scenario to get out of that situation Very Happy

Do you reckon i should play it safe and expensive and go to a mechanic to check me bike out? Or do you suggest i should get my brothers toolkit and find some online manuals to take the brakes apart? Everyone needs to start somewhere Wink

I'll go to Halfords next week to see what they have..BUT what do i do about the nut and bolts? They are becoming real rusty! and its not a pretty sight, especially on the fairings.

Thanks sooo much!

Superlight · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Karma :

Unfortunately, the best way to keep your nuts shiny is to keep your bike in a garage.

Giving it a good wash and polish will help, try Motorex protect & shine (or the scottoiler stuff WhiteNoise suggested)

The squeeky brakes shouldn't be too hard to fix, I doubt you'll need to do much more than take out the pads and coppergrease the back. So if you've got a workshop manual, and you pay attention to how everything comes apart, you can't go far wrong.

Make sure you watch for pingfuckits!
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DarkKnight_I · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Yeah..unfortunately my bike sits proudly outside my block of flats. Darn..its been pissing down all week! Terrible weather to drive!

I will go and buy some Motorex, which i hope Halfords sell..and other oils.

Some of the nuts on the fairings and underneath the speedometer, look like they need replacing, i know its probably a stupid question..but do i ave to go to a bike mechanic to get those bolts?

And i gotta know this..what is pingfuckits??? Very Happy

Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

Is it a perforated disc?
Drill the build-up of rust and brake dust from all the wee holes using a drill bit that fits tight.

(But not so tight as to make the holes bigger.)

And check all the anchoring/mounting bolts are secure.

Same on the front too.
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Harley Godzisz · Trackday Trickster Joined: 15 May 2004 Karma :

when your finished with everything, give the disk's and pad's a coating of WD40 then have fun Laughing

Superlight · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Karma :

DarkKnight_I · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Hehe..I think i could imagine the scenario! Guess what..my suspension started to squeaking! Its doing my head in..and its really Embarassed

when you stop at the traffic lights! Gotta put an end to all this!

Ta mate for the Pingfuckits! Will now be aware of it Wink