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Message started by hands2005 on 08/03/08 at 17:06:33

Title: brakes question
Post by hands2005 on 08/03/08 at 17:06:33

Hey guys, does anyone have a problem with their brakes, my front brake disk seems to be wrapped it makes a rubbing sound when you roll it slow, it rubs in maybe one spot, it only has 2k on it, also my back brakes lock sometimes , you don't even really have to hit them hard and they lock, so i let off the back brake and only use the front and then the next time ( say in the next 20 seconds ) i try to use them they lock again, after i come to a full stop they unlock. scared the crap out of me today they locked i was only doing about 35 but and the rear and slide back and forth a bit, luckly god had the skillz to straighten it out.

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by hdblueangel on 08/03/08 at 22:30:28

When I roll the bike backwards it makes a rubbing sound in the front, I think it's coming from the brake too. Other than that the brakes work fine. But the rear break isn't as powerful as the harley softail I used to own. I don't know if that's normal or not.

hd

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by BurnPgh on 08/03/08 at 23:23:54

got an '05 with some 13k on it now. The rubbing sound comes and goes for me. More prevelant after a rain (I leave mine outside). The belt chirps more after a rain too.

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by mick on 08/03/08 at 23:35:35

Hands, there is some thing wrong there young lady,front pads cost around $28 ,I'm not sure on the rear linings.
your rear brake needs to be looked at it should not lock up,I'm assuming you are using normal pressure on the pedal,if you stomp on it it will lock,sometimes when brake shoes are worn real bad the cam that opperates them goes flat kinda hovers in no mans land,I'm pretty sure your shoes are shot.on the front check the rotor it might be warped.
good luck.

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by verslagen1 on 08/03/08 at 23:51:42

Regarding warped front rotor, it's ok as long as it's not causing any problems (and I assuming it's out of warranty). You could have it checked to make sure it's not excessively warped. But I don't think so.

New aftermarket will run upwards to $200. You can find them on fleabay for $20 - 30.

rear brakes shouldn't be so touchy. and at 2k they should be nearly new. Mine are touchy too but not nearly as bad as yours. You should have disassembled to determine why.

Do you wear riding boots or driving shoes?

When you change your brakes, I'd recommend EBC organics. They are softer and don't squeal. you might have to replace them more often though, but they are cheap compared to the rotors and drums.

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by hands2005 on 08/04/08 at 18:20:14

Hubby is going to check them out, I don't think I'm stompping it, cause it did it again today but not as bad, and only locked once, i wear tennis shoes i know i need to get boots, that's my next step. and the front wheel does seem to rum more rolling backwards. thanks guys

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/04/08 at 18:28:33

If you get going & start applying the front brake & get harder & harder on it & start feeling a pulse in the lever or feel it slow hard, ease off, slow hard, ease off, then its warped enough to matter, for sure. It could be warped anough to matter even IF it doesnt do that. You can look at it by getting the front wheel off the ground & giving it a spin.

My rear brake locked up too easily for me, so I modified the rear shoes to have a lot less area contacting the drum, by cutting grooves across in several places. Now I can actually feel the pressure on the pedal before it slides the wheel. Another thing is how high the pedal is when the shoes contact the drum. Dont set it down so low you cant get on it quickly if you need it, but if it locks on contact, then its no use either.

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 08/04/08 at 19:13:56

Mine has never given me any trouble. Then the other day, I was following Kay on a stretch of concrete highway. I thought we were going to turn into a gas station. She thought we were going to stop and wait for oncoming traffic to clear. Rather than argue with her by smashing both our bikes up, I hit the binders pretty good. Slid the rear wheel sideways. I should be embarrassed, but it was so much fun after I wasn't killed, that I kind of smiled a little bit.

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by GrateFuLDad on 08/04/08 at 19:50:45

i have noticed as well i hear a little rub but its worse when i roll backwards and turn the steering column.
it then rubs badly...? yes in the front...
i gotta get somebody besides my wife to help me hold the bike so that i can get down and see whats happening....
my wife can hold it up but if it started to go i dont think it would go good me towards the front knelt down..

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by verslagen1 on 08/04/08 at 22:45:03

222B242E39787A7A7F4A0 wrote:

Well there you go, driving shoes. everybody knows the right shoe is full of lead.

You make rum by going backwards, how much for the bike?

Title: Re: brakes question
Post by hands2005 on 08/05/08 at 15:36:21

lol sorry i meant " it does seem to rub more when rolling backwards. lol. " I must need the rum to help my typing skills.