grinding/rubbing noise from front wheel

jlamz · 11-07-2008, 12:20 PM

I was pushing my 1600 Nomad to move it in the garage and heard a grinding or rubbing noise coming from the front wheel. I suspect it is the brake pads rubbing against the rotor, but am not sure. Anyone else noticed this on their bike? Any thoughts? If it is the brake pads, do I need to take any corrective action? BTW, I have an 2007 Nomad with 5k miles on it.

flightdoc · 11-07-2008, 12:52 PM

If my bike sits for any amount of time, especially if dampness is heavy in the air it makes a grinding sound. Makes that sound sometimes the first time I use the front brake too.

vin

dogdoc · 11-07-2008, 02:44 PM

mine does it every morning I move it outside of garage to ride. high humidty in TX

ells · 11-07-2008, 10:10 PM

I'd guess the brake. Try squeezing the break lever slightly and see if it modifies the sound.

jlamz · 11-08-2008, 12:41 PM

Thanks to all of you for your thoughts. I live in a very high humidy area, just north of New Orleans. Ellis, I really like your idea and will try it today.

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jlamz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Slidell, LA (near New Orleans) Posts: 141	grinding/rubbing noise from front wheel I was pushing my 1600 Nomad to move it in the garage and heard a grinding or rubbing noise coming from the front wheel. I suspect it is the brake pads rubbing against the rotor, but am not sure. Anyone else noticed this on their bike? Any thoughts? If it is the brake pads, do I need to take any corrective action? BTW, I have an 2007 Nomad with 5k miles on it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	grinding/rubbing noise from front wheel If my bike sits for any amount of time, especially if dampness is heavy in the air it makes a grinding sound. Makes that sound sometimes the first time I use the front brake too. vin
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	grinding/rubbing noise from front wheel mine does it every morning I move it outside of garage to ride. high humidty in TX
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11-07-2008, 10:10 PM	#4
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11-08-2008, 12:41 PM	#5
jlamz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Slidell, LA (near New Orleans) Posts: 141	grinding/rubbing noise from front wheel Thanks to all of you for your thoughts. I live in a very high humidy area, just north of New Orleans. Ellis, I really like your idea and will try it today. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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