Front Brake Question

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MikeyDude · #1 Unread post by **MikeyDude** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:36 pm

Well, we warmed up a little bit today and I pulled my Harley FXD out and gave it a good cleaning and waxing. As I was putting it away I noticed that the front brake has started moaning/squeeking (while braking). It's not your typical high pitched squeel, bit a medium pitched moan. It squeels moving forward as well as backward, but only while it's engaged.

As I was cleaning things I wiped down the front rotor with a damp cloth. I'm almost positive there was nothing on it except maybe some water. No wax at all... of this I am positive.

Is this anything to be concerned about? Did I screw something up by wiping the rotors down? Is there anything I can look for to see what potential issues might develop?

Thanks

Mike

Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:55 am

Mike

Spray it down with brake cleaner just to be sure. You didn't mess up hte rotor by wiping it with a cloth. Curious though, when was the last time the brake fluid was changed?

MikeyDude · #3 Unread post by **MikeyDude** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:35 am

I'm not sure when it was changed, I got it used. It just had it's 5000 Mile service tho.

#4 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 10:01 am

It should be changed every two years. I use Valvoline synthetic. As for the noise, you may just want to ride it again to see if it persists.