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Formula R1 front brake squealing like a skinned piggy! Only when applying brake and not releasing properly all the time.
Now the front rotor squeal I could live with but I would rather not.
The release may be crash associated as there feels a little more play in the front lever than the rear and it doesn't feel that the lever is returning to it fully out position?
I think a guy on here called realman is in the know when it comes to brakes
Thanks mantastic, unfortunately I am not but although I woul normally sort a squeal out with oil I see that as not my best idea on brake rotors.
Everything tightened correctly? No contaminants in the pads/rotor?
Some brakes do this more in wet conditions too. Sometimes it can help to give the pads a quick go with a little wet n dry sand paper to remove glazing/ripples that may have occured. Don't clean them up with alcohol though, it can affect the resin (if they have resin based pads).
Somethings vibrating....but what ❓
Sounds like a plan Herman, shoul I schamfer the leading edge?
I wouldn't, just abrade it flat (paper on table/bench/block, move pad in a circular motion so it doesn't wear with bias. Maybe if see burrs on it, but I don't think it needs le chamfer.