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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Excavator on July 11, 2011, 04:12:31 PM

Title: Brakes buzzing
Post by: Excavator on July 11, 2011, 04:12:31 PM

I remember seeing something about this before the crash. Search does not find anything.

I have a buzzing when the rear brakes are applied (sounds like locust) on the C14, anyone know the cause? Thanks.

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: gPink on July 11, 2011, 04:20:02 PM

We have rear brakes?

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: Excavator on July 11, 2011, 04:24:54 PM

Quote from: gPink on July 11, 2011, 04:20:02 PM

We have rear brakes?

Well........yeah! I have always used both (much more front than rear) and lots of engine braking, not really concerned, just curious why the buzzing with the rear.  :o

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: TRBN on July 11, 2011, 05:13:19 PM

Quote from: Excavator on July 11, 2011, 04:12:31 PM

I remember seeing something about this before the crash. Search does not find anything.

I have a buzzing when the rear brakes are applied (sounds like locust) on the C14, anyone know the cause? Thanks.

I get the exact same sound from my rear brakes.  Even after new pads.  The dealership said "Its normal"...

Aaron

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: rcannon409 on July 11, 2011, 08:21:04 PM

I get that buzzing...sort of like an electrical sound, on all of my bikes using "HH" rated semi-metallic pads.  Never an issue.

If you hate the sound, try some of the Galfer Black rear pads..the cheap ones G1054 series (GG rated). Plenty of power for the rear and a decent feel.  They also polish up the rotor and make it look really nice. VERY QUIET!  I really dislike Galfer, but these pads are really good rear pads.

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: IRULE on July 11, 2011, 08:21:27 PM

have you jack up the bike on the center stand?  Jack it up, start the engine, shift to 1st gear and let it run - apply the rear brake pedal and see if you notice anything?  Have you clean the pads or the rotors lately?  if not, clean it and see what happen.

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: Excavator on July 11, 2011, 08:26:33 PM

Quote from: IRULE on July 11, 2011, 08:21:27 PM

have you jack up the bike on the center stand?  Jack it up, start the engine, shift to 1st gear and let it run - apply the rear brake pedal and see if you notice anything?  Have you clean the pads or the rotors lately?  if not, clean it and see what happen.

Will do, thanks.

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: IRULE on July 11, 2011, 09:07:39 PM

if your s#$t still buzzing, go have a beer or two... :o

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: VirginiaJim on July 12, 2011, 04:22:37 AM

My front brakes would buzz when I put CL pads on them....  Never had the back ones do that, though.

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: Rawman on July 12, 2011, 10:49:06 AM

It is just the pad going over the million holes in the rotor.  Some C14s are louder than others.  It seems to get better as the pads wear into the rotor.

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: mkorn on July 12, 2011, 10:54:45 AM

i get a neat buzz sound from my front, but the rear is smooth and quiet.
i cant get away from using both ... to many years in the dirt.

Title: Re: Brakes buzzing
Post by: ZG on July 12, 2011, 07:39:29 PM

I like a good buzz break every now and then...  ;)