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SAMMYE
15-10-2004, 01:48 PM
Probably a really dim question but my back brake squeaks!? Anything I should worry about??
A Yerbury
15-10-2004, 01:49 PM
remove hamster (yes, tres droll Mr Y) and check the brake pads.
SAMMYE
15-10-2004, 01:53 PM
Monsieur, Quel check for what?
A Yerbury
15-10-2004, 01:54 PM
check that there is enough depth, there should be a groove thang.
SAMMYE
15-10-2004, 01:57 PM
Merci! Thanks I have read about these strange grooves shall have a look tonight.

ta Mr. Yerb
MikeG
15-10-2004, 03:10 PM
Try braking really hard on the rear brake! It may have a sheen. Or try copperslip on the rear (NOT the face) of the pads.

Yerby has nicked my avatar and added a helmet, I am morpified! :mad:

MikeG
SAMMYE
15-10-2004, 03:21 PM
Or try copperslip on the rear (NOT the face) of the pads.



Cheers MikeG
what do you mean copperslip?
A Yerbury
15-10-2004, 05:10 PM
I am sure I was first, tell you what, you can be chaz or the tin foil tutu girl? My morph is carrying more body mass and has protective gear thus I am the alpha morph.
Albie
15-10-2004, 05:32 PM
Copperslip is high temperature grease that is copper in colour. Available from most motor factors.It keeps working under extreme temps like on brake systems. Do not get it on the discs :eek:
MikeG
16-10-2004, 06:16 AM
I am sure I was first, tell you what, you can be chaz or the tin foil tutu girl? My morph is carrying more body mass and has protective gear thus I am the alpha morph.

I have "been" morph since joining all those years ago, but Hey who cares, I am glad to have started a trend. Even if there are only two of us... :burnout:

I remain your slim and naked friend.

he he he
A Yerbury
16-10-2004, 10:19 AM
my apologies sir I hadnt seen it hence the double take.
I remain your chunky blob (enough of this-ed)
Will
17-10-2004, 08:28 PM
Probably a really dim question but my back brake squeaks!? Anything I should worry about??

They all do it - hard use of the back brake seems to temporarily fix it - but don't lock up your rear wheel!!!

Will
Mark Walker
18-10-2004, 08:05 AM
Mine does this too Sammye....very loudly too....pads are fine etc etc.....so I use earplugs.....!
MikeG
18-10-2004, 08:09 AM
Someone fitted new rear pads for me and they squealed almost all the time. I took them out and found they had a direction arrow on them, never seen this before, anyway the pads appeared to be in the wrong way round, so I switched them round and behold... quiet rear brakes.
Shauns4
20-01-2005, 05:06 PM
Mine has always done it especially when the pads warm up, even with copperslip on the back of the pads, nothing to worry about, just the noise is annoying.
A Yerbury
20-01-2005, 06:31 PM
mine make no noise at all, its just useless so I use the engine and the front.
bod
20-01-2005, 06:37 PM
The squeal is air being heated up and compressed between pad and dics when you brake.
Different friction material(make of pads) can make a difference.
Removing pads and cleaning friction material side with some emery paper somtimes works.
As mentioned above copper grease or any high temperature grease will help in allowing the pad to move away in the caliper from the disc when brakes are released.
After that if it still make a noise live with it...at least it gets you noticed and so are more visible :rolleyes: