how to cure a squeeky rear brake ??

how do you go about it? is it just a case of taking the pads out, clearing all brake dust and apply a little copper grease on the back of pads and replace?

Usually, yes. Ten minute job .


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cheers johnboy guess i have to get the tools out again tomorrow. will i need any special tool to get the rear brake calliper off like and odd sized allenkey ?

Standard tools, comes off easily.


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any idea where i can get hold of those R clips that hold the rear pins in ?

my g/f's ones are looking a bit on the weak side, and want to replace them soon, to be on the safe side.

(please dont say "suzuki dealer" as i would rather not be ripped off.

tried all the usual, halfords, B and Q ect ect.

also, the metal bits of casing holding the rear pads in, i take it there anti squeal shims. are they better in, or out, or does it not really make a difference,

ive found on my bike, they are supposed to stop squealing, but they only reduce feel when there in, and the brake doesnt sqeal when i take em out.

Originally Posted by jonboy

Usually, yes. Ten minute job .


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......... Unless the pins are seized in which case assume blood, sweat, tears and about 10 hours

Good Luck

[timwilky]

Originally Posted by jonboy

Standard tools, comes off easily.


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Oh greg, I can see your nose growing from here.

Actually your are quite correct, the second time you take it all apart it is easy. But by then you have leant the reason why the brakes must be maintained

You know I've heard all these horror stories about rear brake pin removal, but mine have always come out so easily, honestly. Okay I might have had five sets in 32k miles, so no crud build up . But here's the weird thing, I'm still on the original front pads (only 3/4 worn) and I took them off a few months back for inspection, and was expecting a really difficult time. Guess what? the pins almost fell out .


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[Viney]

Originally Posted by jonboy

You know I've heard all these horror stories about rear brake pin removal, but mine have always come out so easily, honestly. Okay I might have had five sets in 32k miles, so no crud build up . But here's the weird thing, I'm still on the original front pads (only 3/4 worn) and I took them off a few months back for inspection, and was expecting a really difficult time. Guess what? the pins almost fell out .


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It can happen. But your bike isnt exactly what you would call Dirty!!

[northwind]

If the pins are stuck, or the seals knackered, I'd say it's easiest to buy a used one... If you shop carefully you can get a good condition one off Ebay for under a tenner. Plus, if you get an SRAD or TL one it'll come with the nicer torque arm too.