Sqealing Front Brake

[gbmoney007]

I'm hoping to get some help with my squealing front brake. I rode my '06 in the rain a couple of weeks ago. I cleaned and lubed my chain before riding again, but have noticed the front brake has been squealing ever since. Should I have also done something to protect or lube my brakes after the rain? My bike only has a little over 2000 miles on it so I doubt it has to do with wear.

 

[GConn]

No lube for brakes. I am no mech.engineer but I think lube is always used on mechanical parts to reduce friction. Brakes are all about friction, so lube is bad... It is probably happening at the last few feet before stopping right? It's normal IMO. It comes and goes as it pleases

 

[gbmoney007]

Thanks, good point on the friction. At least it alerts other drivers when I'm coming up behind them at stop lights.

 

[GConn]

Thanks, good point on the friction. At least it alerts other drivers when I'm coming up behind them at stop lights.

That much?

 

[taki]

my 06 fz6 started doing this recently, at about 3300 miles.

it started after a couple rides in the rain.

 

[GConn]

This is the first google result I found... It is mostly for cars but these apply in bikes too

Brakes Squeaking | Disc Brake Noises They Can't Fix Explained

Squeals heard the first few stops in the morning when the brakes are cold and somewhat damp from dew, and squeals that are heard the last few feet while coming to a stop are usually nothing to worry about.

 

[Gosling1]

Mine will start to squeal after a wet ride. If it persists I'll pull the front and rough up the pads and get the glaze off the rotor. Works for me so far.

 

[jamesfz6]

Every yamaha i have ever ridden has had this "problem". I guess its more of an annoying occurance.


The only way i have found to fix it is to buy aftermarket brake pads.

 

[gbmoney007]

Thanks everybody! I guess it is just more of annoying occurance since the actual braking of the bike seems just fine.

 

[jamesfz6]

The brakes have always worked fine on mine, they just squeeked real bad. As long as they work properly the noise can either be ignored or dealt with. I chose to fix it with aftermarket pads. They arent that expensive, cycle gear had mine for around $25 bucks.