Brake noise

when ever I stop there seems to be a whining noise from my front brakes is this normal for a 01 VFR800

[image: View Post]bateskevin, on 20 June 2011 - 09:18 PM, said:

when ever I stop there seems to be a whining noise from my front brakes is this normal for a 01 VFR800
Is it like a "Vizzzzzzzzz" sound?   If so, it's normal and is dependent on the brand of pads you use.

yes it is, and they are brand new pads idk the brand but I know its a good one

[image: View Post]bateskevin, on 20 June 2011 - 09:37 PM, said:

yes it is, and they are brand new pads idk the brand but I know its a good one
Yep, perfectly normal sound.

I am experiencing the same thing.  It is super annoying.  Does it eventally go away when the pads seat in?  I was just worries something is rubbing after changing the pads.

It could go away, but it could also get worse with time. They make pad isolators for just this reason, high frequency vibration is what causes the sound you are hearing.

If its a sound like bacon sizzling, Zzzzzzzzzzt,  it's probably aftermarket pads as they go across the drilled holes in the rotors.

If its squeaking or squealing, and the pads have lots of meat on them, removing the pads, and working them on some coarse sandpaper to break any surface glazing can help, and clean the discs with brake cleaner before reinstalling the pads.

Just be sure that the LH front caliper is not rubbing on the disc. It needs 0.7mm clearance from the disc and can be adjusted by shifting the front axle and fork leg after loosening the main axle bolt and pinch clamps.

There should be a measuring gauge on the back of the OEM toolkit in a little pouch for this purpose.