Topic: Strange sound when brakes applied (Read 5867 times)

CVOTequila · « **on:** November 02, 2009, 06:53:51 PM »

I have noticed an odd sound when the brakes are applied, it sounds like something is contacting the front fender. Is it the ABS? Has anyone heard a similar noise?

Jim Kennedy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2009, 07:21:26 PM »

Front brake pads shifting slightly in the brembo caliper. Often heard on 08 and newer touring bikes.

I have never heard of it escalating to the point where it causes a problem.

Mr. Wizard · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:07:49 PM »

Nice to know that is normal. I was wondering the same.

"clunk"

CVOTequila · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:51:21 PM »

Great info, I never would have thought of that, Thanks

hd-dude · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:56:56 PM »

Is it only when the front brakes are applied? If so the noise could also be a sign of loose steering head bearings. The ABS should not make any noise unless it is activating.

CVOTequila · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:08:01 AM »

yeah I have only heard it when from brake is applied, its a clanking sound. I think it maybe the brake pad.

Screamin · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:34:01 AM »

I've noticed it after backing and then the first application of the front brake. After that it's not there until I back up again.

CVOTequila · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2009, 09:36:55 AM »

yeah same here, I think that it can be attributed to that front brake

Highjagger · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2009, 09:41:54 AM »

The "Clunk" is also at the 09SERG , it is caused by the swimming brake-rotors , the bolts are little smaller than the holes but that is a "must be" , you can check and hear it when the frontwheel is lifted to turn free , take the rotors in both hands and try to push it forward and backwards , then you will hear the "Clunk" .

CVOTequila · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2009, 02:50:39 PM »

Thanks for the info

Wheelsnkeels · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2009, 01:51:03 PM »

Floating rotors with ABS normal operational noise

Rick 2010 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2009, 09:05:25 AM »

just got my 2010 sat.28th noticed same sound does anyone know what to do? harley says they have not heard of the promble.

Highjagger · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2009, 09:41:12 AM »

If it is the clunk when braking , then there is nothing to do , that`s normal .

JCZ · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2009, 09:47:16 AM »

I've noticed it also. Wearing a full face helmet, I've tried to get it duplicate with the helmet off and I can never get it to duplicate.

I'll try the backing up, then going forward.

Screamin · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2009, 09:54:05 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on December 01, 2009, 09:47:16 AM

I'll try the backing up, then going forward.

That's when mine clunks. First front brake application going forward after backing up.

Wheelsnkeels · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2009, 10:01:56 AM »

Quote from: Screamin on December 01, 2009, 09:54:05 AM

That's when mine clunks. First front brake application going forward after backing up.

Same here

faceracer · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2009, 10:27:34 AM »

I have the same noise!

CVOTequila · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2009, 10:57:34 AM »

This is a good thread, I beleive that this sound is normal due to the pad shifting.

Highjagger · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2009, 01:35:19 PM »

not to the pad shifting but to the swimming brake-rotor .

kraut · « **Reply #19 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:07:15 AM »

perfectly normal with first application of front brake, nothing to worry about.

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