Metal plate in Brembo brakes?
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Run down your pets store and pickup some grease, should stop it from making noise:
If that doesn't do it, you’re going to have to upgrade to the big guys:
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If that doesn't do it, you’re going to have to upgrade to the big guys:
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I strongly disagree with the post above. While that looks like a guide, it actually works as a spring that keeps tension on the brake pads. My guess is that you don’t have it seated properly. Obviously putting grease on something that’s in contact with the pads is a bad idea. Below shows the proper orientation.
This is hardly a reason to run out and buy $3k calipers. The M50’s are quite capable after swapping the pads and master cylinder out for something decent.
This is hardly a reason to run out and buy $3k calipers. The M50’s are quite capable after swapping the pads and master cylinder out for something decent.
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That’s built up brake dust/residue. That pic was also taken after the calipers were sprayed down with brake cleaner. Why would I want grease on a part touching my brake pads? Besides, it’s a non-moving part. Why would it require lubricant?
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Idk like anti seize. I figure it’s just like putting wheel bearing grease on the lug nuts of a car
don’t u put grease on the back side of the pads b4 they go in? Maybe high performance bikes like this don’t require it because the components are high quality and wearables get swapped out before everything rusts to ....
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No, I definitely don’t put grease on the back of the pads or anywhere near the braking components on a bike. That’s an old car trick. I’ve worked on brand new Ducati’s and I’ve worked on 20 year old Japanese bikes. The pads always pop right out with a screw driver (bearing they don’t have a brake pin).
Thanks @Rogue pic is very helpful, does it matter which side is forward? Guessing if it doesn't provide tension I should put a little more bend in it?
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It should sit inside the caliper exactly as it’s positioned above. Yes, the orientation matters.
I’ve never had to adjust it, but I don’t see any harm in tweaking it a bit.
I’ve never had to adjust it, but I don’t see any harm in tweaking it a bit.
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