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Old 05-11-2007, 01:10 PM
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Anyone run into a problem with squeeking brakes? My front right brake is sqeaking like a "sum-batch" and the only way to stop it is to get them wet. But, once they dry, it starts back up. Is there any way to adjust them or fix the problem. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

By the way, it's and '05 800 EFI...
 
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Old 05-11-2007, 01:12 PM
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did you try putting "brake pad grease" on the calipers where the backs of the pads meet the caliper piston? like on a car?
 
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Old 05-11-2007, 01:30 PM
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Did you back off the allen bolt on the back of the caliper? From what I understand you are supposed to back it off a half turn after you have pad to rotor contact. Second I had the same problem (brake drag when dry but none when wet) and I had some very hard clay mud stuck between the pad and the caliper. I removed the pads, cleaned better and the squeeling went away.
 
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Old 05-11-2007, 01:47 PM
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Yeah, I sprayed some stop squeep crap on there but it didn't help a bit. I really haven't taken the time to look at it closely but I will try backing it off of the disk to see if that helps. Thanks guys!!!
 
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