Horrible Squeal

[Kural]

Wow, thanks you guys- this is good information and I will inquire as to which generation I have on my brakes. Since I have had this checked/worked on over and over, I was told that even though I am now out of original warranty, that this would be treated as such in the future (which is now), since it's all related/ongoing.

Interesting to hear this is a fairly common problem.

My dealer is pretty good, but I sent him this video link via email and got zero response :dontknow:

I will say this surely does not keep me from riding :thumbup: and I feel perfectly safe. To be honest, I think it bothers my husband more than me, since to me I don't view it as a safety issue...

-Karla

 

[wyliec]

Who is Carlos ???

It's actually Carlo. This explains who he is:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10017

He's basically the go to guy when your dealer is unable or unwilling to help. You start with an e-mail and he will call you; I would say in usually a week. Carlo is a pretty busy guy.

The above link contains his e-mail address.

 

[Justin]

Pull the pins out and lube them and put Disk Brake Quiet on back of pads. Usually good for about 2 months. I had the 3rd gens put on both spyders and haven't had to use it yet. I didn't get enough miles on the bikes before putting it away, to see if it is gone completely.

 

[NancysToy]

Pull the pins out and lube them with Disk Brake Quiet. Usually good for about 2 months. I had the 3rd gens put on both spyders and haven't had to use it yet. I didn't get enough miles on the bikes before putting it away, to see if it is gone completely.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no! Disc Brake Quiet is to be installed on the back of the pads. The pins are lubed with caliper grease. Reading the instructions is always helpful. nojoke

 

[Raptor]

The fix is to remove the caliper pins that hold the brake pads,I found with mine a wear groove occurs and the pads no longer float on the pins like there suppose to for self alignment on the rotor.You can replace the worn pins or what I did was smooth the pins out with some emery paper then applied a small amount of anti-seize careful not to get it on the rotor or pad.While the pads are out purchase some anti-squeek for brakes and apply it to the back of the pad where the caliper piston contacts it.I have done mine once and have not heard the squeel return in 7500 miles. hyea:

Same thing happens to me as well. Rather annoying. However, this sounds like the fix to me. Nice job Sir! :thumbup:

 

[arntufun]

It's actually Carlo. This explains who he is:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10017

He's basically the go to guy when your dealer is unable or unwilling to help. You start with an e-mail and he will call you; I would say in usually a week. Carlo is a pretty busy guy.

The above link contains his e-mail address.

Thank you kindly for the info !!!

 

[Just Doo Me]

So even if I get the gen 3 pads and new rotors this still could happen ???
:gaah::gaah::gaah:. There has to be a cure out there somewhere !!! Lets all hope Arctic Cat will make a Spyder someday ???:joke:

Hello did you not read my post on the squeal problem?And if you think Arctic Cat could improve on the Spyder look no farther then their sleds,there is a reason why BRP is by far the number 1 in sales.And yes I have owned Cats over the years.:shocked::sour::helpsmilie:

 

[Big Bird]

Brake Noise

The next time you have the pads out of the calipers, try this:
http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=05016&S=N
I've used it for years on cars and motorcycles.... available at your local Advance Auto store for around $5 for enough to last a life time:thumbup:
Glenn, retired ASE mechanic and ASE Commercial Parts person
:ani29:

 

[Justin]

No, no, no, no, no, no, no! Disc Brake Quiet is to be installed on the back of the pads. The pins are lubed with caliper grease. Reading the instructions is always helpful. nojoke

Oops. I meant to say to lube the pins and put this crap on the back of the pads.

 

[Justin]

Hello did you not read my post on the squeal problem?And if you think Arctic Cat could improve on the Spyder look no farther then their sleds,there is a reason why BRP is by far the number 1 in sales.And yes I have owned Cats over the years.:shocked::sour::helpsmilie:

BRP does have issues with squealing brakes. All their atv's squeal like a banshee. My dealer said he wouldn't be surprised that the brake on their seadoo squeals.lol

 

[NancysToy]

The next time you have the pads out of the calipers, try this:
http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=05016&S=N
I've used it for years on cars and motorcycles.... available at your local Advance Auto store for around $5 for enough to last a life time:thumbup:
Glenn, retired ASE mechanic and ASE Commercial Parts person
:ani29:

It should be noted that Dic Brake Quiet should not be used on the Gen 3 brake pads. It is not intended for use on pads with shims.