Re: Rubbing Brake Pads

Posted by mitchell.lee.miller on Apr 04, 2012; 4:53pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Rubbing-Brake-Pads-tp3619795p3884740.html

I had this happen.  The whole thing, I tried everything.  Then I asked dad...he's a mechanic instructor...he immediately asked if I had ruled everything else out: pressure issues, stuck piston, etc.  He said that this is an age old issue with breaks.  He said if you get new brake pads it will fix the issue, for a little while.  He said it all depends on how you use your brakes.  If you use them to stop on a dime every time, obviously you'll develop issues.  The big thing though is if you ride heavy on the breaks for a prolonged period you can score the pads, and they'll develop a hardened surface similar to glass.  He told me to take the pads off and rough them up with a wire brush-grinder just lightly.  Problem fixed until, I scored the brakes again...  So this is another maintenance thing.  I have learned that everything has to be just right, and the girlfriend won't complain about the squeaking (while the brakes are NOT applied).  I think I am getting close to the end of the road for my current pads, but will most likely have to maintain new ones as well.  I hope to also have a "quiet as a mouse," motorcycle like Shinyribs!