Does anyone have problems with squeeky brakes, my fluid levels are fine. They seem to be worse when I'm riding double.:dontknow:. I truly love my:spyder:and I have a lot of mods I woiuld like to do to it. Here's another question, can you change out the stocked bulbs and replace them with brighter bulbs vs. buying all the harness options or will that screw up any of the computer readings?
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Squeeky brakes
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Tom in NM
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I HAD squeaky brakes . . . .
I have a new 2008 Spyder SE5 and at around 250 miles, after a really hard stop to avoid a road hazard, my brakes began to squeak at every stop.
The other day, after filling up on gas, I backed up about 8 feet and then had gone slowly forward around the car in front of me, about another 8 feet, when I suddenly realized that my parking brake was on.
The brakes do not squeak now.
Both the backup and the going forward were at low speeds, I am sure I was well under 5 mph. I am also pretty sure that the Parking Brake was just lightly ( 2 or 3 clicks ) set.
Of course, the cause of the squeaks and the effects of the above 'stupid driver trick' may be different for you, but it seems to have fixed my squeak and the parking brake seems none the worse for the experience.
I have a new 2008 Spyder SE5 and at around 250 miles, after a really hard stop to avoid a road hazard, my brakes began to squeak at every stop.
The other day, after filling up on gas, I backed up about 8 feet and then had gone slowly forward around the car in front of me, about another 8 feet, when I suddenly realized that my parking brake was on.
The brakes do not squeak now.
Both the backup and the going forward were at low speeds, I am sure I was well under 5 mph. I am also pretty sure that the Parking Brake was just lightly ( 2 or 3 clicks ) set.
Of course, the cause of the squeaks and the effects of the above 'stupid driver trick' may be different for you, but it seems to have fixed my squeak and the parking brake seems none the worse for the experience.
Firefly
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You have to be careful with the bulbs as the wrong ones will put the Spyder into Limp Mode. Go to www.nomagicneon.com and they have bright LEDs and HID kits for the Spyder.
On the brakes, you need to bed them in to help get rid of the squeak.
Find a stretch of country road - get up to 50-60 mph and do a hard stop - really get on the brakes. Do this 3-5 times in a row - then pull over somewhere and let the brakes cool down for 15-20 minutes. Don't engage your parking brake during the waiting period.
I do this every month or so and it seems to take care of 95% of the brake squeak. BRP also has some different brake pads now to reduce that - but if you're Spyder is fairly new it should already have them.
Some have used various brake quiet materials on the BACK of the pads to reduce noise.
Silverwolf
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I was curious about that too, since I just bought my Spyder and have a 225mi on it currently. I asked the Dealership about it and they said that they are new and need to be broken in. Which sounded strange to me, since I have never had to do that on any other vehicle I have owned...
So what you are saying is that I should do is get up to around 55 and do an emergency full stop. Then pull over and let them cool, rinse and repeat a couple of times, yes?
So what you are saying is that I should do is get up to around 55 and do an emergency full stop. Then pull over and let them cool, rinse and repeat a couple of times, yes?
Firefly
Active member
Well - yeah--- except no rinsing needed. The brake powder actually is a lube. Many dealers (I would guess most) also didn't prep the bike correctly by cleaning the brakes as they are coated at the factory to keep them from rusting. You can use a brake cleaner also - like CRC - but make sure and re-bed the brakes afterwards.
Silverwolf
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johnandginger
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was at dealer a few weeks ago, they told me brp would replace break pads for free if you complain about it and spyder has less than 1000 miles on it
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Be careful about replacing brakes...if you go from a metallic pad to a semi-metallic or organic, your brakes will need to be replaced sooner.
I'm not sure which pads we have, but they're likely metallic or semi-metallic...these pads will squeak...but they will last much longer.
Softer, organic pads will not usually squeak but they will last less than half as long, ultimately costing you a lot more money.
As Scotty pointed out some time ago, I'll stick with squeaky brakes over brakes that wear out much faster...and the fast braking does work well...
I'm not sure which pads we have, but they're likely metallic or semi-metallic...these pads will squeak...but they will last much longer.
Softer, organic pads will not usually squeak but they will last less than half as long, ultimately costing you a lot more money.
As Scotty pointed out some time ago, I'll stick with squeaky brakes over brakes that wear out much faster...and the fast braking does work well...
speedster200
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Go get a bottle of CRC anti brake squeal at the auto parts store and apply to the rear of the pads. Let the CRC dry on the pads before you reinstall them. The squeal will be history. BRP has come out with a different compound brake pad but the trade off is they will not last as long.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Are the older style pads still available, and what are the parts numbers for each.
-Scotty
barb36jack31
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Brake pad replacement
Stopped by my dealer yesterday and asked about BRP replacing my brake pads. He said they would, including parts and labor. I have PE 600 Spyder so it is one of the older ones. No mention was made re mileage.
Stopped by my dealer yesterday and asked about BRP replacing my brake pads. He said they would, including parts and labor. I have PE 600 Spyder so it is one of the older ones. No mention was made re mileage.
speedster200
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The only older pads available will be on dealers shelves. BRP will no longer supply the older pads.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Thanks for the info. Too bad, really.
-Scotty
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I have figured out how to keep the noise under control, so it is only a brief, minor annoyance. I like the idea of the harder pads for better wear and less likelihood of fading. No need for the new, softer ones, but it looks like we have no choice.
-Scotty
watch out for armor all
Mine squeak also, they do it mostly first thing out of the garage for five blocks or so. then seem to quiet down. My :spyder2
nly has about 100 mi so far, just got it. Also my dealer told me to be careful armor alling my rear tire, not to get any on the disc, that will also cause squeaks and poorer breaking. :chat:
Mine squeak also, they do it mostly first thing out of the garage for five blocks or so. then seem to quiet down. My :spyder2
nly has about 100 mi so far, just got it. Also my dealer told me to be careful armor alling my rear tire, not to get any on the disc, that will also cause squeaks and poorer breaking. :chat:
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brake pads? How about no brakes....?
Third time of driving the bike and losing brake pressure. Tired of the cluster readout of brake failure. It's like the bike is calling me a "failure"...I mean come on, it was bad enough to hear it for years from my parents...don't need the bike reminding me:gaah:.
Will call the dealership tomorrow,
back into the shop. Gotta make it to Hollywood in June!
Third time of driving the bike and losing brake pressure. Tired of the cluster readout of brake failure. It's like the bike is calling me a "failure"...I mean come on, it was bad enough to hear it for years from my parents...don't need the bike reminding me:gaah:.
Will call the dealership tomorrow,
back into the shop. Gotta make it to Hollywood in June!
Dudley
New member
I had organic pads as replacements on my Kawasaki Voyager years ago. Went through them like butter. Garbage! Keeping my original brakes. They may squeek a little, but they will last and they work.
swrafey2000
New member
Brake pad replacement is up to each dealer if they want to do it under warrenty or not.The bulletin 2009-04 is only a service bulletin not a recall.Also the new brake pads have the same part number as the old ones.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Like I posted before...organic pads wear out quickly and will cost the owner more money...metallic/semi-metallic last much, much longer...yeah, they might squeak a little, but you're putting a lot of juice into your brakes if you hit them a lot and a tougher brake pad, even if it squeaks, is desirable.
I've had metallic (or was it semi-metallic) brake pads on my BMW convertible for about 7 years now...they're barely even worn!
I've had metallic (or was it semi-metallic) brake pads on my BMW convertible for about 7 years now...they're barely even worn!
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