HandyAndy888 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hello, After I apply the front/rear brakes, there is a noise (on at a certain point on the disc) at low speeds that is related to the pads touching the disc. Do I just get the disc machined, or do I pull apart the brakes and see if its not returning by itself? Could this be related to bleeding, the brakes do not feel spongy... I'm confused and really annoyed by this noise...please help! :icon_pray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovelstrokeed Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Unless the disk is getting really hot, the noise you here is probably normal. There is nothing to retract the pads/pistons except the disc. In other words, the pads will only retract to the high point on the disc and no further. The noise you are hearing is the pads touching that high spot. I wouldn't be concerned unless I felt a pulsing at the brake pedal under moderate to hard usage. Take a ride in a pair of flip flops (we won't calll you a squid) and see what you feel. It is not a good idea to machine rotors. The calipers are too small to accomodate much travel beyond the wear limits of the pads and you could find yourself without brakes at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Is the noise after you release the brakes or while you are applying the brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyAndy888 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 Is the noise after you release the brakes or while you are applying the brakes? If I apply the brakes lightly, it makes the noise (which by the way are bloody loud, everyone can hear them from a least 50metres away!). After I release the brakes, the noise is there again until the speed pics up... It is very very very annoying. I think I may just go and get it serviced by some reputable dealer... I don't think I have the guts to pull it all apart. Could it be something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Could it be something else? Yeah. Possibly you need some new brake pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyAndy888 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 Could it be something else? Yeah. Possibly you need some new brake pads. Was thinking that, but it seems to have pleanty of pad left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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