Breaks Sound

Marko · Apr 20, 2015

Good morning all

Does somebody else have a problem with squicking sound from the breaks?
I bought a second hand Caponord travel pack with 5000km, and its great the only thing what I am concern is when i brake harder I hear the squicking noise from front breaks.
When I ask owner he said that is a coman problem with this bikes but i nowhere find that somebody is talking about it.
I drive Aprila motorbikes for quite some time and so far I didn't have this problem.
Many thanks if somebody have some advice or the same problem in the past.

BrisbaNord · Apr 20, 2015

Hello Marko. Maybe you could ask a Ducati owner about squeaking brakes....they make all sorts of horrible noises. I don't know what mechanics do to solve the problem, but they might be able to tell you why brembo brakes squeak when all other brakes work quietly.

I haven't noticed mine (014 Touring) making noises, so maybe your Capo needs some servicing? Maybe a change to another brake pad brand might solve the issue? I have only 3,200 km's on my Capo, so I might be asking the same question soon! Cheers.

BrisbaNord · Jun 9, 2015

G'day again Marco, as I predicted in April, my brakes also make a sort of a groaning sound especially when I just use the front brake at slow speed at the traffic lights. I'd say it is a normal noise caused by pad material. I have heard this noise on previous bikes and it disappeared as brake pads wore down and were changed. Anyway, nothing to worry about - just use both brakes.....or ride harder so you have to brake harder..

Capoandrew · Jun 10, 2015

Modern bikes tend to all use harder pads now. This sets up all the ingredients for noisy brakes. The harmonics on your callipers is quite a fine tune.

I used to own a KTM that was exactly the same. Changed pads to a softer compound and the squeaking went away. The only issue with this was that the pads wore out faster.

Also, keeping callipers clean can help. Or a smearing of red rubber grease between the brake piston and the anti-rattle plate. Usually the squeaking is pad related and not a mechanical issue.

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