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I can hear my front pads rubbing very lightly on the disc when I push my bike - taking in or out of the garage for example. Do I need to adjust or is this normal ?
'06 Speedmaster, DBA Performance Pipes, re-jetted, needles, Snorkel / AI removed, shiny bits......
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Re: Front pads rubbing very lightly but I can hear
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Far as i know thats normal and supposed to be like that to keep the brakes warm and dry. Mine does it and i think they all doo.
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Mine does too when I push her into the garage.
Brad
Neon Blue '05 SM
Where are the pedals on this thing?
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Re: Front pads rubbing very lightly but I can hear it?
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Saddle Sore
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It's normal and there is no adjustment. The seals that hold the pistons in the caliper flex about 1/37th of a pubimeter when the hydraulic pressure is removed. That's enough to withdraw the pads from the rotor but they still contact it slightly.
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Re: Front pads rubbing very lightly but I can hear it?
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3/4 Throttle
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would it be better or worse with a floating disc?
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Re: Front pads rubbing very lightly but I can hear it?
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No. Its how disc brakes work. They remain in contact (however lightly) with the rotor.
2004 Triumph Speedmaster (J Lo) 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner (Adele)
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Great. Thanks much everyone. 
'06 Speedmaster, DBA Performance Pipes, re-jetted, needles, Snorkel / AI removed, shiny bits......
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