2006-08-27 11:23:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
They are designed to do that when they get worn down to alert you that they need to be replaced soon.
either that or you let the bike sit so long that rust/oxidation has started in on the pads and rotors
2006-08-27 11:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if it is pretty new it may need some time to brake in but I just think that Harley puts the cheapest brand made on them to save money and get them out the door for high dollar that the only way you are going to stop it is to change them.
2006-08-30 15:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by badcompany_6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a company that makes Harley pads. The problem is engineers who have degrees but have never been on a bike. We did a lot of testing on dynomometers and on a leased Harley to find a quiet mix, but the engineers in charge of these tests were fired because they didn't fit in with the corporate plans. Hawk Corporation. Wellman Friction Products.
2006-08-28 14:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to try a quick fix before spending any money - Clean the rotors with "contact/break cleaner" (can get it any bike or auto parts store). Remove the brake pads (or shoes) and score them up with a wire wheel or wire brush. Then clean them with the brake cleaner. Brake dust and road debris will cause brakes to squeal.
2006-08-27 12:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Semi Metallic pads
2006-08-27 13:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because they have to be changed, just like a car. If it's new, could just be some brake dust, which'll just go away. Mine make noise after they get wet (rain), but it always goes away once they dry off. I ride a Road King, if it helps.
2006-08-27 11:28:15 · answer #6 · answered by SpdRacer44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like a car, the squealing is metal to metal, indicating that they need replacement.
2006-08-27 13:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pads or rotors. eventually the roters have to be replaced on alot of bikes. I needed a new one on my dyna at 35k miles.
2006-08-27 11:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by Sportsterjohn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause they need replaced
2006-08-27 11:25:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they could be worn out, if not the pads could be defective
2006-08-27 13:55:13 · answer #10 · answered by lesman1956 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋