Noisy rear brake

29-02-2004, 09:34 PM

Anyone got any ideas ?

My rear brake on 2000 750 has recently started making some pretty horrible hooting noises when gently applied and I roll to a halt, I have checked out the usual even removing the pads cleaning and refitting with a little Copperslip (anti seize paste)

Still make the noise, any one got any ideas for a fix

Thanks

Jantel

01-03-2004, 08:40 AM

How worn are the pads ? or is the disc marked/ thin

Pete.

gary tompkins · 01-03-2004, 11:23 AM

Sounds like the pads have become glazed through lack of hard/regular use, did you notice if they were polished or shiney when you had them out? Try swapping the pads for a new set, it should only set you back Â£10-15 and I've seen it cure a similar problem on other monsters - including my own 600

spacemonkey · 01-03-2004, 05:36 PM

As a bodge you could rough up the surface of the pads with wet n dry. Works for me..unless they are contaminated, which sounds unlikely.

02-03-2004, 04:38 PM

Thanks for the ideas guys, I will be roughening up the pads tonight and being heavyer on the brake in the future

Jantel

05-03-2004, 11:29 PM

mm...there is a BACK brake....

serious..sounds like glazing..as you say 'gentle preasure'...also check the disc for dips..(corrosion)

20-03-2004, 10:21 AM

Mine squeaks like a goodun too...

spacemonkey · 20-03-2004, 08:26 PM

I always thought that one reason for squealing was due to brake dust build up. You could try cleaning the caliper etc. Also you should put a THIN smear of coppergrease (copaslip etc etc) on the backplate of the pad where the piston contacts. DO NOT allow any grease to get on the friction pad side or on the piston sides as it will get in to the brake piston seals and destroy them. The only stuff to put on piston sides is silicon grease or rubber grease.

20-03-2004, 11:08 PM

OOOOhhhhhh 'RUBBER GREASE'

spacemonkey · 21-03-2004, 08:25 PM

Yeah, baby....

29-02-2004, 09:34 PM	#1
Jantel Guest Posts: n/a	Noisy rear brake Anyone got any ideas ? My rear brake on 2000 750 has recently started making some pretty horrible hooting noises when gently applied and I roll to a halt, I have checked out the usual even removing the pads cleaning and refitting with a little Copperslip (anti seize paste) Still make the noise, any one got any ideas for a fix Thanks Jantel

01-03-2004, 11:23 AM	#3
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	New pads? Sounds like the pads have become glazed through lack of hard/regular use, did you notice if they were polished or shiney when you had them out? Try swapping the pads for a new set, it should only set you back Â£10-15 and I've seen it cure a similar problem on other monsters - including my own 600 __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

01-03-2004, 05:36 PM	#4
spacemonkey I see dead people. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carving a slice thru the braindead masses..(pun intended) Bike: M900 Posts: 1,464	As a bodge you could rough up the surface of the pads with wet n dry. Works for me..unless they are contaminated, which sounds unlikely. __________________ http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7wonders.html

02-03-2004, 04:38 PM	#5
Jantel Guest Posts: n/a	noisey rear brake Thanks for the ideas guys, I will be roughening up the pads tonight and being heavyer on the brake in the future Jantel

20-03-2004, 08:26 PM	#8
spacemonkey I see dead people. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carving a slice thru the braindead masses..(pun intended) Bike: M900 Posts: 1,464	I always thought that one reason for squealing was due to brake dust build up. You could try cleaning the caliper etc. Also you should put a THIN smear of coppergrease (copaslip etc etc) on the backplate of the pad where the piston contacts. DO NOT allow any grease to get on the friction pad side or on the piston sides as it will get in to the brake piston seals and destroy them. The only stuff to put on piston sides is silicon grease or rubber grease. __________________ http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7wonders.html

01-03-2004, 08:40 AM	#2
snakey Guest Posts: n/a	How worn are the pads ? or is the disc marked/ thin Pete.

05-03-2004, 11:29 PM	#6
BoozyBOB Guest Posts: n/a	mm...there is a BACK brake.... serious..sounds like glazing..as you say 'gentle preasure'...also check the disc for dips..(corrosion)

20-03-2004, 10:21 AM	#7
Expanders Guest Posts: n/a	Mine squeaks like a goodun too...

20-03-2004, 11:08 PM	#9
steviej Guest Posts: n/a	OOOOhhhhhh 'RUBBER GREASE'

21-03-2004, 08:25 PM	#10
spacemonkey I see dead people. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carving a slice thru the braindead masses..(pun intended) Bike: M900 Posts: 1,464	Yeah, baby.... __________________ http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7wonders.html