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05-05-10, 11:13 AM
hey all,
just a bit of advice please.
i have got a squeaky rear brake, only at slow speeds.
the bike only has 6,000 miles so i assume they arent worn,
its a 2007 sv 650,
any advice of what i can do (i'm not very mechanically minded) would be much appreciated, or if anyone knows anyone i can take it to for them the have a look at (cheaply) that would be good too
thanks
05-05-10, 11:27 AM
Could be several things. Most likley is a lazy piston causing the pad to rub.
Best thing to do as a starter is fully retract the pistons, try the brake again and see if that cures it.
Other than that, it could be worn pads or a worn/warped disc.
05-05-10, 11:41 AM
and how do i fully retract the pistons :P
05-05-10, 11:55 AM
oh and it only squeaks when i apply the brake
05-05-10, 06:24 PM
It's not hard but you need the right tools and a bit of time. Check the pads first by shining a torch into the caliper to see how much "meat" is left. To retract the pistons you need to remove the caliper or the back wheel. I always use this time give the wheel and sprocket a good clean.
05-05-10, 06:59 PM
Pop it over here mate and i'll have a look for ya [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Oh and is your bike a metallic blue one per chance :P
05-05-10, 07:51 PM
cheers mate, and yes, how did you know
05-05-10, 09:34 PM
I've had two Yams where the brake pads were down to metal in 2000 miles. I don't even use the rear a lot. If you do, it would be worth checking. :-?Originally Posted by zachl
hey all,
just a bit of advice please.
i have got a squeaky rear brake, only at slow speeds.
the bike only has 6,000 miles so i assume they arent worn,
its a 2007 sv 650,
any advice of what i can do (i'm not very mechanically minded) would be much appreciated, or if anyone knows anyone i can take it to for them the have a look at (cheaply) that would be good too
thanks
05-05-10, 10:07 PM
I do tent to just use the rear a lot for slow driving, plus I have only just got it so don't know the other guys riding style, he might drag the brakes etc
07-05-10, 10:34 AM
Sounds like worn pads.
If the pad isn't worn badly, you can file a lead of chamfer on the leading edge of the pads (the edge that the disc goes into the pads). This should stop the squeal.
Also check that the anti-squeal plates are ther. There should be an odd looking one sided shim betweem the piston and the back of the pad.
I can have a look if you want. PM me if you like.... am in Trow.
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