Help with rear brake noise when moving backwards
#2
My VFR800 makes practically the same noise, which is just a resonance through the pads going in the opposite to normal direction. Unless you're planning on a stunting career with a lot of backwards riding, I wouldn't worry about it. Does the brake feel normal when you use it?
#3
Yah the brake is fine, just an annoying noise.
A friend told me to add more lube behind the pads... I considered filing a slight taper onto the leading edge of the pads...
Just annoying when backing up in parking lots
James
A friend told me to add more lube behind the pads... I considered filing a slight taper onto the leading edge of the pads...
Just annoying when backing up in parking lots
James
#8
My friend mentioned that, that the pads are resonating in the caliper. He mentioned he installs disc brake quiet gel for pads, then lets it setup for 15 minutes so the gel doesn't get scraped off during installation/use. He said the stuff he uses sets up and turns into a rubbery material...
Anyway, i'm thinking about trying that...
James
Anyway, i'm thinking about trying that...
James
#9
I had that happen once and the pads and rotor surface were glazed. I was able to fix it with some 200 grit sandpaper to the pads and rotor. It was an old bike, so I didn't care if it hurt the parts, but it worked.
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You can use more fine sand paper and apply it lightly with even pressure on the surfaces, but generally that would fix it.
#11
So the fix for this is to chamfer the pads in the direction of the issue. Meaning the leading edge while going backward. Remove the pads and sand them with like 110 grit paper at a 45* angle. You are trying to make a beveled edge as the rotor slides onto the pads.
Many pads come with this design. You can even just carefully use concrete to do this. Once you chamfer them this issue will stop.
Doesn't have to be this dramatic. Any bit of this type of angle will work.
Many pads come with this design. You can even just carefully use concrete to do this. Once you chamfer them this issue will stop.
Doesn't have to be this dramatic. Any bit of this type of angle will work.
#14
My friend mentioned that, that the pads are resonating in the caliper. He mentioned he installs disc brake quiet gel for pads, then lets it setup for 15 minutes so the gel doesn't get scraped off during installation/use. He said the stuff he uses sets up and turns into a rubbery material...
Anyway, i'm thinking about trying that...
James
Anyway, i'm thinking about trying that...
James
I would chamfer the pads like Smokin' mentions and then put that spray or gel on the back of the pad.
Supprised Steve hasn't yet made a comment about you going backwards with a motorcycle
#16
I am not a fan of adding gook of any kind anywhere mechanical that I don't need to. Brakes being top of the list.
Just makes it more likely it will get onto friction surface or rotor. Have seen it happen.
Just makes it more likely it will get onto friction surface or rotor. Have seen it happen.
#17
That spray is intended for the back of the pad. It dries and doesn't stay a "gook".
Some manufacturers of brake pads are including backing plates with that anti-squeal stuff already applied.
Some manufacturers of brake pads are including backing plates with that anti-squeal stuff already applied.
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#19
On your issue.....
Honestly I think the pistons are not retracting as designed, likely old hard seals.
If you're positive its not that, then the taper on the rear edge (leading edge in reverse) should fix the issue.
I have never needed pad adhesive on a bike to tame pad noise
#20
New seals... Brakes operates great... I do notice the fluid is all the way up to the plug on my reservoir delete hose.... I think i topped it off during the cold winter, now it is 80 out... Hmmm... Likely a mistake.
I don't recall whether it was making the noise before topping off the fluid...
James
I don't recall whether it was making the noise before topping off the fluid...
James
#21
Fixed! Well... For now.
Went out early this morning and rechecked it cold... No noise... Hmm...
Well, I took it apart anyway. Chamfered the rear pads front and back, deglazed them, then started the bike and hit the rotor with 320 while it was spinning, then cleaned everything off.
Also cleaned the pad backing plates and reapplied Permatex disc brake quiet, amd let it setup until it dried (about 15-20 min).
Reinstalled everything.
Oh and I also pulled all the brake pad pins, sanded and regreased them.
Will probably let a little fluid out of the rear reservoir also since it is all the way full... May not be letting the piston retract fully...
James
Went out early this morning and rechecked it cold... No noise... Hmm...
Well, I took it apart anyway. Chamfered the rear pads front and back, deglazed them, then started the bike and hit the rotor with 320 while it was spinning, then cleaned everything off.
Also cleaned the pad backing plates and reapplied Permatex disc brake quiet, amd let it setup until it dried (about 15-20 min).
Reinstalled everything.
Oh and I also pulled all the brake pad pins, sanded and regreased them.
Will probably let a little fluid out of the rear reservoir also since it is all the way full... May not be letting the piston retract fully...
James
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