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Front of my bike making horrible squeaking noises

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  • 12-05-2005 1:51pm
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    LegacyUser
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    I think its wrongly alligned brake pads, but could be wrong. It doesn't actually affect the performance of the bike at all, its just annoying. Any suggestions??


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    KTRIC
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    Is this happening when you are breaking ?? or all the time ?

    Is it the same when you slowly wheel the bike ?


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    LegacyUser
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    When I wheel the bike backwards and forwards it happens. Also happens when going between 60 - 100 kmh. Thing is, it doesn't happen all the time though, only sometimes. :confused:


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    KTRIC
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    I wouldn't drive this at the moment if I was you. It could be a couple of things , the front wheel might be loose, brake pads might be worn down and rubbing or your disc could be warped.

    Get a freind who know's about this type of thing to look at it for you before you take it to a mechanic. I nearly got stung by a garage recently with the same problem and it was just a loose wheel nut.


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    Phryxus
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    After driving for a while have a quick feel of your front disk, if it's feeling hot then you know it's either new brake pads you need or maybe the caliper has seized up a little. if that's not what it is then it's probably the wheel, either way don't plan any long journeys until it's all sorted out.


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    LegacyUser
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    Thanks for the replys. I'll get my mate to look at it. :)


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    a_ominous
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    If you hear squealing from behind you on the bike, stop immediately and tell her to get off and make her own way home. Works for me :D


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    Phryxus
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    a_ominous wrote:
    If you hear squealing from behind you on the bike, stop immediately and tell her to get off and make her own way home. Works for me :D


    a swift elbow is usually quicker


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