Brake noise

**Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:29 am » Post: #1 » Download Post**

Changed my front pads yesterday, the old ones were getting very thin!!

All working OK, everything tight etc. But they make a chirping noise at 30-40 mph. When I pull the lever in it disappears and then let it go and it comes back sometimes. Not sure if it happens at higher speeds as I can't hear it. Is it the pads bedding in or have I done something catastrophic with my inept sausage fingers?

OEM Honda pads btw, only done 30-40 miles on them. Discs seem OK, not rattling or anything.
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**Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:45 am » Post: #2 » Download Post**

Did you put a smear of copper grease on the backs?
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**Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:40 am » Post: #3 » Download Post**

No

They have those metal clip things on...anti squeak things I think??

So I smear copper grease on the flat bit the pistons push against?

Why do I need to do this btw?
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**Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:48 am » Post: #4 » Download Post**

Mine did the same before, i was told to bed them in by doing a few 100klm/PH runs braking to 20 a few times over. Worked for me.