2011 Spyder RT - Brakes noisy in reverse

[goingup4m]

I have a 2011 Spyder RT. When I am backing up I am getting a squeal from the brakes. Hard to tell if it is in the front or the back. Any thoughts on what to look for.

 

[BajaRon]

Very common. I wouldn't worry about it. But if you want to see if you can quiet it a bit, you can try this product.



You can also try heating up your brake pads by braking aggressively from 60 mph to 20 mph 3 times. You will always get more brake noise in reverse than when moving forward. And the 2008-2012 Spyders are more prone to brake noise than 2013+ machines.

 

[goingup4m]

I will give that a shot. Thanks for the advice

 

[RangerRick]

Very common. I wouldn't worry about it. But if you want to see if you can quiet it a bit, you can try this product.

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You can also try heating up your brake pads by braking aggressively from 60 mph to 20 mph 3 times. You will always get more brake noise in reverse than when moving forward. And the 2008-2012 Spyders are more prone to brake noise than 2013+ machines.

Don't do like a friend I knew back in the 1980's that sprayed it on the rotors :yikes:

 

[Mikey]

I think a wise man once told me when you put new pads on, before you install them, take a file on put them on a grinder and put a small bevel on the trailing edge of the pad, that may help also!! Good luck!!!

 

[safecracker]

My 2011 does it every now and again. Doesn't bother me any more.

 

[ARtraveler]

Very common occurrence on 08/09/10/11.

I found it mostly at start up when putting in reverse on all of the above. My 14/19/20 are all quiet.

 

[BajaRon]

Don't do like a friend I knew back in the 1980's that sprayed it on the rotors :yikes:

If you want something to spray on your rotors. Use this.