Help! I have a 97 Xplorer 400 and the brake squeal is killing me. Is there anyone out there who has solved this problem. I'll try anything.

 

Try some "Simple Green". It is sold in the automotive cleaning supplies section. Spray the caliper and pads a few times and this should take care of it.

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From everything that I have read on the subject the squeal comes from vibrating brake pads. Does the simple green just make the pad grip less well and reduce the vibration? I'll give it a try this weekend.

 

I've not tried them yet but I've been told that the aftermarket EBC sintered metallic pads eliminate this problem.

A HREF="http://www.godigital-design.com/96Polaris.html">Schultz Motorsports</A>

 

I noticed no difference in brake performance after using simple green. I was riding at slow speeds in low gear and the noise was getting to me. A buddy said to try simple green and it worked. It may take a few applications.

 

Mike_S,

I'm not sure if this will help but you can give it a try. I just replaced the brake pads on my Dodge Ram and the parts store sold me a couple of little packets of lube to put on the back of each pad. The stuff looks like Vaseline but had a different tint to it. You might try getting some of the stuff and trying it out.

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Kevin Staton
Y2K Polaris Magnum 325 4x4
<a href="www.korrnet.org/watvclub">Windrock ATV Club</a>

 

I decided to go ahead and replace my brakes. Polaris' new disks have cleaning slots in them and are fairly inexpensive. Mine were very slightly damaged (a single groove). So I bought a pair and put them on last night. I also have a set of EBC SV brake pads on order and will install them when they arrive. I will post the results after I have completed the job. Thanks for all of your help.

 

Kurt
How much did you have to give for the rotors?
Andy G

 

I have used the goo one of the above posts mentioned which is just a high temp glue and it seems to work well. By gluing the pads to the caliper and piston the pad will retract more and is less likly to squeal against the disc. I bought mine at NAPA and is sold for cars to get rid of brake squeal in them. The Polaris tech manual even says to do that for brake noise. They covered it under warrenty.

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rotors for polaris are around $23-34 depending on the model from dennis kirk.

www.denniskirk.com this i sonly there motorcycle web page but you can always call there 800 number and ask or ask me and i can reply to you since i live 45 minutes away and have there magazine.

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