Brakes sqeaking

[acdcking12]

So I have a 2016 F3-T. I had the pads replaced by buying a set from Bajaron. I took it to the dealership and had them done.

Well, That was 3 weeks ago and recently I get a shrill squeak just as my bike completely stops. it is very embarrassing.

Any idea on what I can do to fix this without taking it back to the dealer or tearing it apart?

 

[P.W.]

I have a 19 that does the same thing .....and I even replaced all the rotors and pads with aftermarket parts thinking that would fix it ......NOT

 

[Navydad]

Brake squeal is usual caused by metal to metal vibration. The only cure I have found that lasts any amount of time is brake grease applied to the BACK of the pad where it contacts the caliper. This would however require removing the brake pads. Sometimes there are shims behind the pads that are supposed to help, but they don't always do the job. Cleaning the rotors with a brake cleaner has helped in some cases, but is often a temporary cure. Google brake squeal and get a few solutions, but the majority will say brake grease.

 

[JP58]

I use disc brake quiet on the back of the pads. Mine is a red color liquid goop that dries to a rubbery seal. Stops pads from moving around. Also make sure the pad slides are greased with brake grease so they don't stick. I always use a file to slightly round the sharp edge of the pad material. Doing all this will stop brake squeal.

 

[Rattlebars]

I use disc brake quiet on the back of the pads. Mine is a red color liquid goop that dries to a rubbery seal. Stops pads from moving around. Also make sure the pad slides are greased with brake grease so they don't stick. I always use a file to slightly round the sharp edge of the pad material. Doing all this will stop brake squeal.

:agree: One reason I do my own work. If you do this yourself, it is not that hard to do because you don't need to retract your pistons to get the pads out. Shut off your key with the parking brake NOT engaged. The beeping will stop in about 30 seconds. I suggest a service manual. You can get one online from FleaBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Can-Am-2016-Spyder-F3-Service-Manual/193260917328?hash=item2cff3f9250:g:W1kAAOSwYcdeYngC

 

[BajaRon]

There are several things that you can do to prevent brake squeal. It is best to do them at installation. But they can be done afterwards. If you would like a TIP Sheet, email me at [email protected] and I'll send you a copy. I'm going to try embedding them in my banner add page and on Facebook when I get the chance.

 

[RICZ]

If you haven't already done this, seat the pads by doing 3 or 4 HARD brakings from 50 mph to 20.
My procedure for installing new pads, in addition to what has already been said is to set a piece of sandpaper on a flat surface and give each pad a few strokes. Then I champher the leading edges with a file or sandpaper. I make certain the pads are clean and dust free and that the rotor has been cleaned with alcohol or bake cleaner.
Then I do the "braking in" I mentioned in the first sentence.

 

[billybovine]

I would agree with RICZ. Try doing 3 to 4 very hard brakings in a row. Then continue on short ride to cool them down. I put EBC brake pads on my 09 and that worked to get rid of the squeak. Same on my 2013 STL. Also on a friends RT. I assume I will have to do this on my 2018 F3L when the time comes.

 

[P.W.]

Pulled into work this morning with the bike and a co-worker told me that the brakes are squealing.....got to try something so I just ordered disc brake quite.

P.W.

 

[Faultline]

I would hazard a guess and say that the dealership did exactly what you asked, and replaced the pads without re-surfacing the discs. (takes about 10 minutes a side to do that). Your original brake shoes glazed over the disc and you'll never get the glaze off by riding around.
To do a "good enough" resurface after the fact, get some spray on brake cleaner, pull a wheel, and rough up (cross hatch sand) the inner and outer surface of the disc with 320 wet/dry sandpaper. Work all the way around on each side and make sure you don't leave any shiny areas. Blow off the grit when you're done with the brake cleaner.
Oh, and do start when the discs are cold....

 

[troop]

My brakes squeal until they get warmed up, then it stops..

 

[ndspyderlover]

I had mine replaced and I done the hard braking procedure and it worked.

 

[BajaRon]

I would hazard a guess and say that the dealership did exactly what you asked, and replaced the pads without re-surfacing the discs. (takes about 10 minutes a side to do that). Your original brake shoes glazed over the disc and you'll never get the glaze off by riding around.
To do a "good enough" resurface after the fact, get some spray on brake cleaner, pull a wheel, and rough up (cross hatch sand) the inner and outer surface of the disc with 320 wet/dry sandpaper. Work all the way around on each side and make sure you don't leave any shiny areas. Blow off the grit when you're done with the brake cleaner.
Oh, and do start when the discs are cold....

It is also possible that the dealership did not replace the backing plates which are designed to reduce/eliminate squeal.

 

[RICZ]

My brakes squeal until they get warmed up, then it stops..

You made a funny!!