Squeaking when front brake applied

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cakeman
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Squeaking when front brake applied

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Hi, my brakes have recently started squeaking when i apply the front brake. i dont feel any vibration through the lever, just hear a squeak. its not a constant squeak through braking, its an on / off squeak, which leads me to belive it might be something to do with the disc when it passes through the brake calliper.

Any info would be appreciated.

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Re: Squeaking when front brake applied

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At first guess, you need to replace your pads. Could be metal on metal
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Re: Squeaking when front brake applied

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looks like there is plenty of meat on the pads still
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Re: Squeaking when front brake applied

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is it a high pitched squeek?

check your bolts are all tight and also check the rubber boot on the mastercylinder - mine has a little squeek...
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