Squeaky Disc Brakes

[A Toad 2]

Hey my disc brakes, front and rear seem to squeak when moderate to hard braking is applied. Anyone got any ideas what causes this/how to fix it. It's more an anonnoyance than a problem but I wouldn't mind having a solution

Thanks

David

dave brake squealing is nomally caused by brake dust you can either remove the pads and clean them up with emery cloth and wash down with water ,do not blow off with a compressor as brake dust is not to good for the health.a hacksaw cut through the centre of the pad helps remove dust and stop sqealling some automotive pads have this cut in them when purchased.i have cut many disc pads myself and had no more problem with brake squeal,dont worry it is safe.also a slight taper on the leading and trailing edge of the pads will stop any grabbing or binding.a crc product brakeleen is probably the quickest and easiest way to deal with your problem,simply aim and squirt mechanics in a bottle good stuff cheers pete

[Paul in NZ]

What a load of shit these guys are telling you. Fer goodnes sake, they must all be blimmin Freemasons or something...

There are ONLY 2 possible reasons...

The test is to carefully examine the ground around the front wheel after you have parked the bike for an hour. Look for any blue tinged fluid on the ground...

If no fluid, a mouse has made it's home in you caliper. Call the SPCA (in the winter the little devils love to find a warn spot)

If you DO find blue fluid, you have run over a Smurf and it's probably not dead yet so be careful. Hard little buggers to dig out...

Bye

[riffer]

I guess with all those frosts you've been having on the coast lately, the magic mushrooms are regularly popping up at the moment, aren't they Paul?

Hmmm. Mushroom omelettes anyone

[merv]

Remind me not to ride a Guzzi, seems it does funny things to your mind.

[Paul in NZ]

Remind me not to ride a Guzzi, seems it does funny things to your mind.

To true...

It straightens you up and you start laughing and smiling again... Bloody strange I reckon... Hardly natural... I wouldn't buy one if I was you guys. In fact, since I'm already infected, I'll take em all off your hands as a special favour!! No no, no need to pay me...

[Paul in NZ]

I guess with all those frosts you've been having on the coast lately, the magic mushrooms are regularly popping up at the moment, aren't they Paul?

Hmmm. Mushroom omelettes anyone

Nothing so esoteric old son.

Just 2 cans of cheap beer from the dairy... Wonderful stuff...

[Storm]

So Paul, you would suggest that if Dave gets on the mushies, he will be to busy looking out for smurfs on the road at 100 to worry about any braking squeals ? Might make the ride a little "interesting"