[FatDave]

04 FLHTCI the front brake pads sound like they are rubbing very lightly on the discs. Not very loud but enough to be heard when moving at low speed. If you put slight pressure on the front brake lever the noise goes away. Is this common? For some reason it bugs the s**t out of me. Is there a fix or do I need to just turn the radio up a little?

Thanks,

:blink:

 

[Martin64]

Turn up the radio. Disc brakes rub all the time, some are just louder than others. Floating discs aren't as bad though.

 

[TXCHOP]

if that annoys you, wait until they start sweeking.....mine did at 2500 miles. I went with hd floating rotors and z brake pads.....had never heard a peep out of me or the bike since...

 

[Blue Glider]

Dave, I have the exact same thing going on with my '05 FLHTCI. I didn't notice it when new, but noticed it after the 1000 and 2500 mile services. Tech at stealership said it's adjusted that way. I don't hear it when I'm moving, unless I'm going over a bridge with a fairly solid side wall, or I'm close to the wall of a building. Floating rotors and Z pads will definitely help.

 

[8-Ball]

Heard it bad when new... thought something was scraping. Also had bonus brake squeeking. After 4-5k I don't notice the rubbing, maybe quieter, and the squeeking has stopped. All normal.

It will probably all come back for my enjoyment when I get the front brakes done.

 

[alaskan302]

Louder pipes fix the problem quite well. Otherwise go get youself some Lyndall Z + pads. They make little to no noise. To answer your question, Yes this is a common problem.

 

[YankeeBob]

Ditto the Lyndall Z pads. Noise all gone.

YB

 

[FatDave]

Thanks everyone.

I'll give the Z pads a try.