squeeky brakes

[nlheikki]

Anybody have a quick fix for squeeky front brakes? After storing the bike for the winter, my front brakes now squeek when I apply a little pressure, but the noise goes away upon applying more pressure.

Thanks, Nick

[fudge_FZ6]

Take the break pads off and rub them with a bit of sand paper just enough to take the glassy look off them

[reiobard]

they have some stuff at the auto parts store that is supposed to stop the brakes from squeaking. I have never used it but i would imagine there would be no ill effects since it is made for brake use.

You could also use some brake cleaner (be cautious about not getting it on the paint) since squeaking can be an indication of something on the disks.

Originally Posted by fudge_FZ6

Take the break pads off and rub them with a bit of sand paper just enough to take the glassy look off them

Yup, brake pad glazing can often cause some big time squeaks and scuffing the pads gets rid of it every time. I would however suggest switching over the the Lyndall carbon Kevlar pads and this will never be a problem nor will you have any future brake dust. You will also notice a much better feedback from the brakes.

[Zebratounge]

Does Lyndall make brake pads for Yamaha?

[wrightme43]

I use brake clean on my rotors applied with a rag quite often. You would be amazed at the stuff that comes off. Road grime, grease, oil, and what not.
I put the new Galfer cermic/sintered pads on my bike with stainless lines quite a while back. The new pads squeek a little but they stop like crazy. LOL

[pedwards89]

To de-glaze the pads, I would use wet & dry paper - the stuff for rubbing down paintwork. Use a fairly coarse grade (dry), put the paper on a piece of sheet glass, hold the pad by the metal mounting plate & gently rub the pad over the paper keeping it flat to the glass. Check regularly, you'll see when the pads are done when they have a uniform finish all over. Repeat for all pads.

My old Volvo has no anti-squeal shims on the front brake pads, so when I change the pads, I put a smear of copper grease on the BACK of the pads. Any takers, does this work on bikes too?

Originally Posted by Zebratounge

Does Lyndall make brake pads for Yamaha?

The answer would be no. I called Lyndall 1-800-400-9490 and talked with a rep. The rep said they are scheduled to come out with a line for the FZ6 in October of 2008. I asked if this would cover 2004 through 2008 and he said yes. I use their pads in my Sportster and they are awesome. They leave no brake dust and my wheels stay nice. They do however make them for the R1, R6, Gixer, Busa and Buell XB series.

[thatguyx]

In your locacl Pepboys/Autozone equivalent there should be a small aerosol can of CRC Brake Quiet. It sprays a thin foam/material on teh back of your pads, which act like copper grease. A light spray of this on the BACK of your brakepads should work. I did this when I had squeeky brakes on my car and the bike. After the spray it was no problem... then I cleaned the pistons and pads, but forgot the spray. Now I get a little bit of a squeek, but the couple of months before no noise.

[jamesfz6]

Every yamaha i have ever owned has had squeeky brakes. I would just deal with it till i needed new pads then i would buy after market. Couldnt tell you which brand, its whatever the local bike shop has in stock.