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  • #1

    Elinminate sqeaky brakes.

    As part my rebuild I instaled new EBS copper sintered brake pads on my G.
    After a while they started squeaking, no - more like squealing like pigs!!
    Every time I pulled up to a light, I got stares. And when riding with others.... the comments were always forthcoming.
    I sanded the rotors to no avail. So I tried a trick I used to employ on my VWs and Volvos.
    I removed the calipers and pads, sanded the rotors with 80 grit, and then I groved the pads. I groved the pads by putting them in a vice, lengthwise, then using a hacksaw I cut a perpendicular grove leaving aout 1/8" of backing. This creates two +/- 1.25" X 1.25" pads on the metal backing.
    I then applied some of that 'special' brakepad grease on the backs of the pads, re-installed them, and re-assembled the calipers.
    Haven't heard a squeak or squeal since.
    Hope this helps if you're experiencing the same issue.
    Last edited by Cobia; 08-23-2011, 09:39 PM. Reason: Misspelled "Eliminate" in the title
    1980G Standard, Restored
    Kerker 4 - 1
    850 Rear End Mod
    2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
    Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
    Automatic CCT
    1980GH Special, Restored
    Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
    '82 XJ1100 (Sold)
    Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.
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  • #2
    I had a similar issue on the front with some Vesrah semi-metallic pads and I did a similar thing except I cut a very shallow X across the pads. Squeal went away and I still have the pads installed (though most of the X is now worn away).

    Not sure why this worked other than guessing that it helped get some of the brake dust out from between the pad and rotor.
    Mike Giroir
    79 XS-1100 Special

    Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.

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    • #3
      I think that's the key to quieting them down... getting that dust out of there.
      1980G Standard, Restored
      Kerker 4 - 1
      850 Rear End Mod
      2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
      Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
      Automatic CCT
      1980GH Special, Restored
      Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
      '82 XJ1100 (Sold)
      Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.

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      • #4
        I know this is an old post but I wanted to say thanks.

        After reading this the other day I used my dremel and a cutting disk and cut a line in each of my front pads.

        Went from embarrassing to silent.
        Nate

        78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

        2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
        Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
        Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
        Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
        Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
        K+N Air Filter

        88 Voyager XII
        81 XJ650 Maxim

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        • #5
          This looks like a nice little tech tip....
          Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

          '78E original owner - resto project
          '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
          '82 XJ rebuild project
          '80SG restified, red SOLD
          '79F parts...
          '81H more parts...

          Other current bikes:
          '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
          '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
          '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
          Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
          Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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          • #6
            Sweet, I cant wait to try this on my front pads as they have been giving me back talk lately. I will report out when I'm finished.
            '79 XS11 F
            Stock except K&N

            '79 XS11 SF
            Stock, no title.

            '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
            GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

            "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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            • #7
              chamfering the leading edge of the pads works, too.
              Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!

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              • #8
                Cant remember what brand pads it was that I bought (thought it was EBC) but they came with the front and rear edge chamfered and a groove cut down the center already.
                Nathan
                KD9ARL

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                1978 XS1100E
                K&N Filter
                #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                OEM Exhaust
                ATK Fork Brace
                LED Dash lights
                Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                Green Monster Coils
                SS Brake Lines
                Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  Yeah EBC come in grooved and non-grooved. Pyramid parts look to be non-grooved only.

                  Bike Master pads are grooved.

                  I was very surprised at how easy the pads cut. I always thought they were much harder than that.
                  Nate

                  78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

                  2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
                  Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
                  Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
                  Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
                  Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
                  K+N Air Filter

                  88 Voyager XII
                  81 XJ650 Maxim

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