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Dcmortalcoil
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 01:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
When applying the front brake while moving on my XB12Ss, I hear a chirping noise, much like cicada's cry. The faster the bike is going, faster the frequency of chirping. Checked the front caliper, the front rotor, the pads, etc. Everything looks normal. Brakes fine too.

Anyone have the same problem?
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Grianp
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 05:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
what pads do you have installed? I know that my Lyndall Golds make a buzzing noise when I apply the brakes. It is perfectly normal.
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Swordsman
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 09:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
My brakes buzzed with the stock pads as well.

~SM
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Newbolt
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 09:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have been using EBC pads for a while and do not remember hearing any noises caused by the pads. They also have a nice progressive feel.
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 09:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
zzzzzzZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. I get it too.
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Marko138
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I know that my Lyndall Golds make a buzzing noise when I apply the brakes. It is perfectly normal.

Mine too.
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Redbuelljunkie
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It is not uncommon for brakes to squeal, especially if water has been on the rotor overnight. Different pad/rotor combinations make different noises. Of course, if it happens in concert with pulsating it can mean a warped rotor. As long as it stops well and doesn't feel strange, you should be fine.
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Rah7777777
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I think our bikes just do that. My stock pads did it pretty loud, by gold ones are not as loud, but still there.....
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99cyclone
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
My EBC HH pads make a hissing sound.
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Dcmortalcoil
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 11:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yes I'm, using Lyndall Golds.
It's not squeal sound, but more like cicada's cry or fishing reel at work. I didn't have that noise with stock or EBH HH pads.
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Jandj_davis
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 12:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have asked that same question, and was told that it has something to do with the fact that the rotor is floating. The little springs inside the mounts buzz or something. It doesn't bother me any more.
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