front brake noise and vibration

jerry miller · 09-12-2014, 08:01 PM

Has anyone had a problem with a roaring type noise and vibration thru the front brake lever when engaging front brake on 2013 vaquero?

redjay · 09-12-2014, 09:01 PM

I have not heard that mentioned. How many miles ? How much brake pad material is left ?
Does it make the noise with the front wheel off the ground and the brake not applied ?
Spin the wheel and listen where the noise is coming from.

tazfl · 09-13-2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry miller

Has anyone had a problem with a roaring type noise and vibration thru the front brake lever when engaging front brake on 2013 vaquero?

I had that problem on my 2012, dealer said they didn't know why it did that, they were waiting to hear something from corporate.

redjay · 09-13-2014, 01:41 PM

I had the 2010 Voyager ABS and never had any issues with the brakes.

skullbagger · 09-13-2014, 02:17 PM

Had that on my 1500
try pulling the axle an greasing the spacers and axle and reinstall you will be amazed

skullbagger · 09-13-2014, 02:24 PM

Hey taz, ya trader
just kidding man nice bike you bought

tazfl · 09-13-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by skullbagger

Hey taz, ya trader
just kidding man nice bike you bought

LOL...yeah I know....thanks, I love this roadglide, Ive got about 500 miles on it now.

Silent Sam · 09-14-2014, 12:44 AM

I'd check that front tire...when they cup out..or start separating the tread from the carcass they make odd noises and the handling gets weird..(sometimes it's hard to find tread separation at first glance)

**ringadingh** · 09-14-2014, 10:44 AM

Are the pads any good, or are you metal on metal, and check if you have a stone caught in the caliper.

Snake Ranch · 09-14-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry miller

Has anyone had a problem with a roaring type noise and vibration thru the front brake lever when engaging front brake on 2013 vaquero?

Another thought. I have a 2011 Vaquero. When I start out cold in the morning my front brake when applied is as you think it should be. After a few applications with the front brake they heat up and start chattering, buzzing,or making noise. Whatever you want to call it. As soon as they cool down a little the noise stops. Heat them up and it starts again.

I have read on this form where others have had similar complaints. Some were able to get the dealers to order from the factory some small shims to stabilize the front brake or pads. I don't know which.

Good luck. Let us know what you find.

Gypsy Dragon · 09-15-2014, 04:12 PM

Not quite sure what you mean by "roar", but mine has made a loud "woooo" sound and vibrated the front end, mostly during very normal braking. I pulled the pads and sanded the glaze off them. No more noise. After a few thousand miles, it started again, and i pulled them and sanded again. i think the stock brake pads are garbage, and will be replacing them well before their life is over.

ACDCfn · 09-15-2014, 04:26 PM

I get clicking sounds in slow turns. I think my bearings went...

Silent Sam · 09-17-2014, 03:47 AM

If you have a shaft drive bike...the clicking might be a u-joint.. ?

redjay · 09-17-2014, 07:13 AM

"I think the stock brake pads are garbage, and will be replacing them well before their life is over".

I think the general consensus is that the OEM brake pads, although expensive, work well and last the longest.
Others who have tried EBC and Sixity may disagree ?

smokey · 09-17-2014, 08:21 AM

I have purchased the pads off EBay for a number of bikes, including my voyager, at around $35 delivered for a full set, you can't go wrong, and I have never ever had a problem with noise or any other issue with them.

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Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	Not quite sure what you mean by "roar", but mine has made a loud "woooo" sound and vibrated the front end, mostly during very normal braking. I pulled the pads and sanded the glaze off them. No more noise. After a few thousand miles, it started again, and i pulled them and sanded again. i think the stock brake pads are garbage, and will be replacing them well before their life is over. __________________ 1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU
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smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	I have purchased the pads off EBay for a number of bikes, including my voyager, at around $35 delivered for a full set, you can't go wrong, and I have never ever had a problem with noise or any other issue with them. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	I have not heard that mentioned. How many miles ? How much brake pad material is left ? Does it make the noise with the front wheel off the ground and the brake not applied ? Spin the wheel and listen where the noise is coming from.
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	I had the 2010 Voyager ABS and never had any issues with the brakes.
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skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	Hey taz, ya trader just kidding man nice bike you bought
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Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	I'd check that front tire...when they cup out..or start separating the tread from the carcass they make odd noises and the handling gets weird..(sometimes it's hard to find tread separation at first glance)
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ACDCfn Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 113	I get clicking sounds in slow turns. I think my bearings went...
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Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	If you have a shaft drive bike...the clicking might be a u-joint.. ?
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	"I think the stock brake pads are garbage, and will be replacing them well before their life is over". I think the general consensus is that the OEM brake pads, although expensive, work well and last the longest. Others who have tried EBC and Sixity may disagree ?
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