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I'm getting a sound from the front of my bike that I would describe as a whining sound. The sound is most noticable at about 40 mph when I shift into a high gear and there is minimal engine noise. I can temporarily make the sound stop by pulling in my front brake as I'm rolling- but the buzzing/whinning sound willl soon return . My brakes are newer and its not the low pad idicators making this sound. I belive it has something to do with the brake cable but can't put my finger on it. Any thougnts would be appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2010, 09:24:59 AM » |
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The Valk transmission makes some whining noises at around that speed. They get worse if your gas tank is about empty. Could that be it? Is this something that you just recently noticed?
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2010, 02:12:32 PM » |
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It's not the transmission sound. If I pull on the the front brake I can change the sound and make it temporarily go away. I had my local dealer look at the front brake and wheel - $75.00 later same problem.
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« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2010, 02:19:35 PM » |
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Well, the brake "cable" is a hydraulic line, moving oil. So there is no cable.
All I can think of is two things.
1. The pistons are sticking a little, causing the brake to drag ever so slightly. Try going for a several mile run, only using the rear brake. Stop, and touch each of the rotors on front. See if any difference in temperature.
2. The beginning of a front wheel bearing failure. Stops when you brake, as it loads the bearing different.
I favor #1.
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« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2010, 09:44:42 PM » |
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With only 12K I hope the bearings aren't going. The pistons sticking makes sense. Thanks for the advice.
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2010, 05:23:44 PM » |
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My 2000 I/S makes the same noise,I think its the brake pads rattling against the calipers...Iam sure its nothing to worry about.
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2010, 06:45:12 PM » |
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I've got the same buzzing noise coming from the front after just changing my pads to EBC HH sintered units. I think it's the cross drill holes contacting the trailing edge of the pad as it sweeps through the caliper. It also happens in the rear but only when I apply the brakes (the front continually makes this sound and only changes in tone and volume when I apply them). It's annoying but I can't detect the excessive heat from a sticking caliper and when it was on the lift the front wheel spun just fine. It's a little annoying, but ultimately harmless I think.
I also had the fork seals replaced and had the Progressive springs installed while they were at it. BIG improvement in ride quality.
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2010, 08:09:10 PM » |
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My rear brake pads always groaned only when applied with about 1/2 pad life left at 18K. Front brakes are pretty quiet though. My next thing is to change the front fork oil and add progressive springs in front as all suggests to smooth out the harsher bumps still jarring me thru the handlebars even though by going to new Avon tires all around helped a lot. Next set of tires probably around 8-10K and will have to get new Honda OEM brake pads all around and fork oil change/progressive front springs while I am in.
Do you have Honda OEM brake pads that are supposedly quieter/softer than if you just replaced front brake pads with EBC's from which I hear are a lot noiser?
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2010, 10:24:07 AM » |
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Do you have Honda OEM brake pads that are supposedly quieter/softer than if you just replaced front brake pads with EBC's from which I hear are a lot noiser?
HUH! Not quite sure what you're saying there, cookiedough, but don't mix EBC pads with OEM rotors or vice versa. If you're going to use EBC pads, get EBC rotors. If you're going to use Honda pads, use Honda rotors. Lots of consistent complaints from those who mix the two. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2010, 02:50:53 PM » |
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I've never heard of that caution before, I've been running on non-Honda pads since I bought the bike and it's been doing well.
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« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2010, 04:02:04 PM » |
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Do you have Honda OEM brake pads that are supposedly quieter/softer than if you just replaced front brake pads with EBC's from which I hear are a lot noiser?
HUH! Not quite sure what you're saying there, cookiedough, but don't mix EBC pads with OEM rotors or vice versa. If you're going to use EBC pads, get EBC rotors. If you're going to use Honda pads, use Honda rotors. Lots of consistent complaints from those who mix the two. I'm just saying that if Valkmun had recently replaced his front brake pads with EBC's, I have heard (not speaking from experience though) that they are noisier than Honda OEM brake pads and maybe that is all the problem might be. |
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« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2010, 07:13:26 PM » |
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The EBC pads do make a swooshing sound when applied, it's not unpleasant, though. hoser
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« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2010, 01:52:11 PM » |
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I just put on EBC HH pads on the front and they are very noisy. I've done this with 2 other bikes in the last 5 years and no noise issue. Wonder what's going on?
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« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2010, 04:26:10 PM » |
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Well of course it's going to make noise when you put the calipers in wrong!!!!!! Fixed last night- had bad dreams about noisy brakes. Tested today and they work soooooo much better and are no louder than the stock pads. That's what I get for thinking I could do the pad change w/o taking off the caliper. Just 2 bolts  All's well now |
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« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2010, 06:20:24 PM » |
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Good news! Glad it was an easy fix.
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