Katydids or Buzzing Brake??

ndbigfish · 04-05-2010, 08:38 PM

I went for a little ride this evening at dusk. I noticed that I have a "buzz" somewhere near the rear brake. I recently changed the rear pad and only have about fifty miles on the rear pad; most of it in town. The noise is there regardless of being under use or free wheeling. The tone of the noise changes when the rear brake is applied, but returns upon release. It does not increase in frequency at higher RPM. The sound is similar to a katydid; just a constant buzz. The anti-rattle clip seemed in good order. Any thoughts on this one?

**ringadingh** · 04-05-2010, 08:46 PM

I bet you are using EBC pads, mine do the exact same thing ever since I replaced them, but only when they are applied.
Perhaps there is something rubbing on the brake disc from when you installed the new pads. or something is loose or mounted off position. Take a close look or even jack up the bike and turn the wheel by hand to see if you can locate the noise.
Also if you have a ridge on your brake disc it may take a few applications to wear the pad down a bit before it dissapears.

cactusjack · 04-05-2010, 09:10 PM

I put new EBC pads on the front a few hundred miles ago. I have the same noise.

ndbigfish · 04-05-2010, 09:11 PM

The pads are OEM, as I couldn't find a less expensive pad with the same performance characteristics. I used a little emery cloth on the rotor around the worn area. I tried rotating the tire and wheel with the bike up on a jack and did not notice any noise. I may have to use it a little more and see what happens.

classic1 · 04-06-2010, 06:14 AM

+1 with Ringadingh on the noise when applied. It made the noise with the original pads and I thought that it would go away with new ones but it didn't. I think they are EBC.

medicaldawg · 04-06-2010, 01:10 PM

hell i thought i was the only one with this issue hahaha. Got over 500 miles on mine an still every time i apply the brakes i hear it. But like i have been told before quit tinkering with the damm thing an just ride

damark115 · 04-06-2010, 01:19 PM

Same noise here. So used to it I would be worried if I did not hear it.

medicaldawg · 04-06-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Damark115

Same noise here. So used to it I would be worried if I did not hear it.

+1

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-06-2010, 11:32 PM

Haven't had that problem so can't help. But then again maybe I do have that problem and can't hear it. There are some advantages to not hearing certain frequencies. High pitched sounds I never hear.

04-05-2010, 08:38 PM	#1
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Katydids or Buzzing Brake?? I went for a little ride this evening at dusk. I noticed that I have a "buzz" somewhere near the rear brake. I recently changed the rear pad and only have about fifty miles on the rear pad; most of it in town. The noise is there regardless of being under use or free wheeling. The tone of the noise changes when the rear brake is applied, but returns upon release. It does not increase in frequency at higher RPM. The sound is similar to a katydid; just a constant buzz. The anti-rattle clip seemed in good order. Any thoughts on this one? __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2010, 08:46 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Katydids or Buzzing Brake?? I bet you are using EBC pads, mine do the exact same thing ever since I replaced them, but only when they are applied. Perhaps there is something rubbing on the brake disc from when you installed the new pads. or something is loose or mounted off position. Take a close look or even jack up the bike and turn the wheel by hand to see if you can locate the noise. Also if you have a ridge on your brake disc it may take a few applications to wear the pad down a bit before it dissapears. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-05-2010, 09:10 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Katydids or Buzzing Brake?? I put new EBC pads on the front a few hundred miles ago. I have the same noise. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-05-2010, 09:11 PM	#4
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Katydids or Buzzing Brake?? The pads are OEM, as I couldn't find a less expensive pad with the same performance characteristics. I used a little emery cloth on the rotor around the worn area. I tried rotating the tire and wheel with the bike up on a jack and did not notice any noise. I may have to use it a little more and see what happens. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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04-06-2010, 06:14 AM	#5
classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	Katydids or Buzzing Brake?? +1 with Ringadingh on the noise when applied. It made the noise with the original pads and I thought that it would go away with new ones but it didn't. I think they are EBC. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-06-2010, 01:10 PM	#6
medicaldawg Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: rockmart ga. Posts: 240	Katydids or Buzzing Brake?? hell i thought i was the only one with this issue hahaha. Got over 500 miles on mine an still every time i apply the brakes i hear it. But like i have been told before quit tinkering with the damm thing an just ride __________________ 99 1500
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04-06-2010, 01:19 PM	#7
damark115 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Methuen MA Posts: 349	Katydids or Buzzing Brake?? Same noise here. So used to it I would be worried if I did not hear it.
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04-06-2010, 11:32 PM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Katydids or Buzzing Brake?? Haven't had that problem so can't help. But then again maybe I do have that problem and can't hear it. There are some advantages to not hearing certain frequencies. High pitched sounds I never hear. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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