Brake - Problem Encountered

[cyr]

for spec3 must be dirt buildup cuz its only few months old cant be linked to brake pads or 'lines' on the disc but below that best option is send for grinding

[mudman]

Originally posted by cyr@Sep 20 2006, 09:04 AM

for spec3 must be dirt buildup cuz its only few months old cant be linked to brake pads or 'lines' on the disc but below that best option is send for grinding

Ya...agree that spec 3 shouldn't have the problem set in so fast bro ...

 

maybe you should just wash the disc clean and see how

[ferst]

I went k&t for my noisy brakes after i changed them there. he say damn confidently that i need to put some wd40 there. he put for me.. but still no diff.. waste my time.. so not gg there anymore.

[cyr]

i guess u just have to be more weary.. som shops just love to talk c*** thinking we're newbe's.. better to clarify with experienced s4 riders here..

[TangoBoy]

Wat the senior bikers...those in the 70's to 80's era adviced me is to actually make maore grooves on the brake pads before installing them...like zig zag pattern...

this will make braking more effective cos it clears away dusts easily which may also help to reduce the noise.

 

As for disc grinding, i've checked with alot of shops....mostly charge ard $40-$45 per disc. My shop at yew tee charges $35/disc. Some even offered to replace with a spare one to use first, when the discs are ready a day or two later, they'll swap the discs back.

[mudman]

bro, no offence but if making zig zag patterns do help, y din these brake pads manufacturers realise it after so many years? we all know that before a product is pushed out to end-users, it's tested over again for it's effectiveness and efficiency ..jus like snell, that approves the helmets...and all these tests are revolutional, supposedly to come up with better products all the time........so why are the brake pads still the same after all these years?

 

a question for all of us to ponder.

[TangoBoy]

Well, a question everyone wud think abt after being told abt this, its normal. But some wud believe it some won't and some wud just try it out. Some just seeks many2 diff answers and confuse themselves.

 

But i cud share my reasons which may be worth less than 2 cents;

 

Think... stock exhaust system sold with super4s, why Japanese Manfctrr sells Super4 with those exhaust system instead of Yoshi or Micron full systems?. Bcos the price wud be higher, so they chose the system with best perfomance in the least cost section or the least cost in the best perfomance section (R they diff?)

 

So brake pads are sold with 2-3 grooves instead of zig zag ones to get the best performance at the lowest price.

 

Maybe we cud also ponder abt why bikes, being small are fixed with horns that sounds like my farts, shdnt they be fixed with louder horns since they're small in size, the sound makes it more 'visible' to drivers.

 

No offence bro.....

I'm just relaying advices from people who played on tracks when I was still figuring how to walk.

[mudman]

roger that tango bro, we're all in this to find the best solutions and answer .....

[TangoBoy]

 

Hi Bro's,

 

My brake squeeking really reduced alot just by wiping the discs thoroughly for a few days (using water and normal cloth) and braking hard a few times during riding,...hehehe

Weird ways but it worked for me.

 

 

Another way...fix ear plugs before u put on the helmet...hehehe..Highly Not recommended.

[mudman]

i wished i had the time to go and wipe my brakes bro ..all tired out from work at the end of the day ....really gotta try le ...the noise is killing me!!

 

lol

[TangoBoy]

thats what i did...rite after a ride from werk...all tired and sweating (nite shift)..it was raining anyway that time...just grabbed my cloth and wiped it...takes only a min or 2. The sound made me do it.. so irritated by it. You shd try bro.

[mudman]

i will force myself to go downstairs later to wash it ...gona use hot water!!!!

 

lol ..

[warrior.c.o.n.p]

Originally posted by cyr@Sep 20 2006, 09:04 AM

for spec3 must be dirt buildup cuz its only few months old cant be linked to brake pads or 'lines' on the disc but below that best option is send for grinding

oh ho... thnk u bro cyr & mudman for ur tips.. that was y a forum like this will b

 

such a great help for bikers who r hvng' a problem with their bikes... n i'm goin to

 

work that out.. once again thnks..

[mudman]

No probs bros

[episode2]

Originally posted by TangoBoy@Sep 21 2006, 08:46 AM

 

Hi Bro's,

 

My brake squeeking really reduced alot just by wiping the discs thoroughly for a few days (using water and normal cloth) and braking hard a few times during riding,...hehehe

Weird ways but it worked for me.

 

 

Another way...fix ear plugs before u put on the helmet...hehehe..Highly Not recommended.

good...clean more often ...

[s4vtec]

Originally posted by cyr@Sep 18 2006, 10:47 AM

hi ppl wondering if u guys can help me figure out this prob i'm facing

 

i ride a vtec 2 and i just changed my front brakes but i have this weird squeek sound when i brake either hard or soft.. any idea why? i asked the bike shop n they seem not to know n they say its fine...

bro, i think some brake pads does produce some grinding sound after installing...

i was told by Unity that some brands of brake pads will produce grinding sound and its normal. i forgotten if i was told its EBC brand. you might need to go ask around...

my 2 cents knowledge...

[mudman]

i wished i know the brand of my front brakes...KNN...haha ...still squeaking like a mouse .....

 

but it still works....

[s4vtec]

Originally posted by mudman@Sep 22 2006, 09:28 AM

i wished i know the brand of my front brakes...KNN...haha ...still squeaking like a mouse .....

 

but it still works....

oh no! there's a mouse in your brake calipers... :help:

 

[skateboy]

most common cause of the squeeky sound from the brakes is the accumulation of brake dust on the brake disc. even if we clear the brake dust, after riding a few times, the sound will come back again...

 

others can b worn off brake pads or brake disc warp...

 

i oso have this prob, wat i do is just live with it...

[luvpuzzle]

i used to have this problem oso..

then i went to K&T, and found out that yes, it's the brake disc

so smoothen it

cost $10 per disc

and it's ok!

[mudman]

Originally posted by luvpuzzle@Sep 23 2006, 01:23 AM

i used to have this problem oso..

then i went to K&T, and found out that yes, it's the brake disc

so smoothen it

cost $10 per disc

and it's ok!

where is k & T.....i know this is a dumb question and so pls dun laugh puzzle...haa.........

[cyr]

hey guys i finally found out what it was that was causing the squeeks in my bike n its that the prev owner put the left side disc brake on the right side, it was also very badly 'scratched' so to say.. i got an aftermarket 1 from hkl and now the sounds are gone.. so if have the prob that i faced.. check ur disc brake and see if the arrow indicated is correct and if there is bad ware n tear on it.. disc grinding is another option... also could be the wheel bearings.. so do get it checked n rectify it.. cheers

[skateboy]

the previous owner install the wrong side for the brake disc?

 

so the aftermarket brake disc is flower disc or normal round disc?? u got it 2nd hand??

[cyr]

yup meaning both were left side discs.. the prev owner must have sold off his right side.. i got a 2nd hand 1 its the original 1 which is in good condition.. guess its ok now.. no more weird sounds

[mudman]

the arrow on the brake disc is really small...haha ....

 

but i found it!