1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Squeakin' Brakes

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by nedder, Jun 11, 2007.

  1. nedder

    nedder New Member

    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Location:
    Terre Haute, IN
    On my '85 Maxim 700 - I had nioticed earlier this spring that my front brakes were squeaking - so I went ahead and got new pads and installed them as well as cleaning the caliper, rotors, etc.. (Upon comparison, the old ones weren't bad, but I figured what the heck, I'll put the new ones on) The new ones didn't seem to make the noise until this weekend I noticed they too were squeaking. I looked at the pads, but they are still like new. Any ideas? I can't stand that sound when I hit my brakes.....

    Thanks for your input!

    -Nedder
     
    nedder, Jun 11, 2007
    #1
  2. Fraps

    Fraps Member

    Messages:
    712
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
    Are you sure you replaced the shims correctly? Also, you can try sanding them if they are a bit glazed over and taking the front edge down a bit. Be careful sanding - brake pads contain asbestos.
     
    Fraps, Jun 11, 2007
    #2
  3. BlueMaxim

    BlueMaxim Active Member

    Messages:
    1,986
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Central Mississippi
    Fraps is dead on about taking the front edge down. Bevel the edges of the brake pad material that contacts the brake rotors and the squealing and squeaking should go away.
     
    BlueMaxim, Jun 11, 2007
    #3

Share This Page