Hi all! I'm relatively new to biking having just passed A license after a few years break! I've recently bought a new Thruxton R, and only done approx 10 miles, however there appears to be a high frequency 'squeak' emitting from the front wheel at low speeds (between 10-20) mph. As soon as I touch the front brake, this seems to disappear. Frustrating due to the age of the bike! Is there something rubbing on the caliper? Any advice very welcomed!
With 10 miles on the clock, I'd take it straight back to the dealers. It is only brake squeal.... nothing to worry about. BUT....... you probably paid for a PDI (pre delivery inspection), and the backs of the pads should have had some copper-slip applied to them when the PDI was done. Sloppy dealership, take it back and get it done!
Hi and welcome to the forum. Sounds like brake squeal - not a problem but dealer should have sorted it.
Maybe you need to bed the brakes in a bit. Try a firm application from speed a few times and see if it stops it by wearing off any high spots.. If you are a novice, you may be braking very gently ....
Thanks very much all - will have to go faster and brake from speed! If it persists, a visit to the dealer will be the next step... In terms of warranty, do I need to take this back to the same dealer, or can I bring it in to any authorised Triumph dealership?
Hi, good plan ! You should be able to go to any dealer. However, the suppling dealer MAY be more helpful as they got your money ! Enjoy riding !
Hi OP, Maybe I mIsunderstood, but from your original post it sounds like you were NOT pulling on the front brake lever when you heard the problem at low speeds, and the noise actually goes away when you apply the front brakes? Can you clarify?
Yes correct, squeak persists whilst NOT braking at those speeds... when I touch the front brake, noise disappears...
Brakes as friction devices transfer energy - they do not ‘lose’ it. Mostly they generate heat (and light if you get them hot enough) plus vibration and its close relative noise. New discs and pads will have a bit more dust and vibration which grease and shims (where used) damp sufficiently to quell noise. They polish up in use and will corrode lightly when sitting. I suspect you merely have light dusting creating vibration that will dissipate with use. You can barely have braked in anger yet! Frankly I would not worry but have them checked at 1st Service.
