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Message started by vargas on 02/10/09 at 06:18:31

Title: front .brake drags when backing bike up
Post by vargas on 02/10/09 at 06:18:31

it's an 08 s40. It's done this since it was new. Doesn't make any noise going forward that I can tell, but it is rubbing when i back it into the garage. Is this an issue for a warranty repair?

Title: Re: front .brake drags when backing bike up
Post by diamond jim on 02/10/09 at 07:36:53

Mine's a '06 bought new in July '08. Does the same thing especially so when slowly backing up and turning the front wheel.

Title: Re: front .brake drags when backing bike up
Post by verslagen1 on 02/10/09 at 08:30:02

Do you just hear it or do feel it noticably drags?

Hearing it would be normal, it's not used to going that way. ;D

Title: Re: front .brake drags when backing bike up
Post by serowbot on 02/10/09 at 09:32:46

light drag is normal,...as long as it's not preventing the wheel from rolling easily, it's o.k.....

Title: Re: front .brake drags when backing bike up
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/10/09 at 11:56:18

If the sound is constant & light, then its okay & the rotor is straight.
You can grab the calliper & shove it & pull on it & make sure its free on its guides. Remember to set the brake pads back against the rotor or the first time you hit the brakes you might be disappointed.

Title: Re: front .brake drags when backing bike up
Post by PerrydaSavage on 02/10/09 at 12:00:04

The effect you describe was normal on my former '03 Savage and likewise for my current '05 S40 ... never had any issues because of it, so never paid it too much mind ...

Title: Re: front .brake drags when backing bike up
Post by prechermike on 02/10/09 at 12:49:31

I am glad to read this post, i heard that on my 87 just a couple of days ago and had no idea what it was. I was thinking a bearing or something, but it never did it while going forward. Again, a good bit of news.

Mike

Title: Re: front .brake drags when backing bike up
Post by Jay on 02/10/09 at 19:00:09

Does it on my '08 Savage as well, even after I swapped out the brake pads. Never gave it much thought, as it didn't do it when rolling forward.