Sound from disc brake - Enfield Bullet

bhasma · 12th May 2010, 18:10

When I apply the disc brake on my bull,there is sound that goes like...ssrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.Like a watch ticking in fast forward.I hear it only when Iam moving fast,not in stop-start traffic.

I went to the service center with this query and they said its due to the meter guage ticking over.Is it normal?

Edit:If its due to meter guage,why don't I hear it all the time?

mithun · 12th May 2010, 18:19

Your brake pads may be worn out.

bhasma · 12th May 2010, 18:21

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Originally Posted by mithun

Your brake pads may be worn out.

But the bike has just run 1000km

mithun · 12th May 2010, 18:28

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Originally Posted by bhasma

But the bike has just run 1000km

Even then check the fitment of brake pad with the disc.

bhasma · 12th May 2010, 18:32

The sound to me doesnt seem to come from down below near the tyre,it seems more closer to the headlamp cluster.

mithun · 12th May 2010, 18:42

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Originally Posted by bhasma

The sound to me doesnt seem to come from down below near the tyre,it seems more closer to the headlamp cluster.

Maybe it's originating from the inner cable of your speedometer cable !

bhasma · 12th May 2010, 18:51

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Originally Posted by mithun

Maybe it's originating from the inner cable of your speedometer cable !

I guess that is what the service center guy was saying,but why does it come only when the brake is engaged?

Randhawa · 12th May 2010, 19:14

are you sure your front fork sleeve is not scuffing against the mudguard? If I am getting it right then its normal. That noise you mention is due to the front cross drilled disk and its not an issue, just the way it is.

bhasma · 12th May 2010, 19:21

@Randhawa:The fork sleeve sure is scuffing but it doesn't seem to be getting worse.I mean the scuff marks are the same at 1000km as they were at 150km.

Do you have that noise too?Its not too loud just a faint one and hard to hear in traffic.Even the pillion can't hear it.

Randhawa · 12th May 2010, 19:32

Yes Sir I have that noise on my C5 as well on my beemer wich has vented cross drilled disc. So enjoy your black beauty

Now I am sure it's just the noise from the disc on yours which comes on any cross drilled disc.

bhasma · 12th May 2010, 19:40

Right.And yeah Randhawa,if you ever plan to do one of those Kasauli trips that you do often,let me know,may be I could join you and you could cure all my paranoia and check my bull's health status.

hollywoodhogan · 12th May 2010, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Randhawa

Yes Sir I have that noise on my C5 as well on my beemer wich has vented cross drilled disc. So enjoy your black beauty

Now I am sure it's just the noise from the disc on yours which comes on any cross drilled disc.

i agree. its just noise from the holes in the disc. not a worry, enjoy the ride.

Randhawa · 12th May 2010, 20:43

No problems Doc, I'll let you know by that time make a list of things you are not sure about or things which are bothering you

. Most probably it will be on a weekend.

bhasma · 13th May 2010, 05:32

Please make it after the 23rd of May.I have my PGI entrance exam on 23rd and will be free after that.

sportz_kruzer · 14th June 2010, 16:26

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Originally Posted by mithun

Even then check the fitment of brake pad with the disc.

+1 on that! Check brake pads and their fitment. At times they are defective. And yes..if the srrrrrrr sound is really low on volume, then ita perfectly nomal as it a ventilated disk, so the noise comes up because of the holes rubbing the pads.

12th May 2010, 18:10	#1
bhasma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Shimla Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times	Sound from disc brake - Enfield Bullet When I apply the disc brake on my bull,there is sound that goes like...ssrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.Like a watch ticking in fast forward.I hear it only when Iam moving fast,not in stop-start traffic. I went to the service center with this query and they said its due to the meter guage ticking over.Is it normal? Edit:If its due to meter guage,why don't I hear it all the time? Last edited by bhasma : 12th May 2010 at 18:13.
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12th May 2010, 18:19	#2
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Your brake pads may be worn out.
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12th May 2010, 18:32	#5
bhasma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Shimla Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times	The sound to me doesnt seem to come from down below near the tyre,it seems more closer to the headlamp cluster.
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12th May 2010, 19:14	#8
Randhawa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 355 Times	are you sure your front fork sleeve is not scuffing against the mudguard? If I am getting it right then its normal. That noise you mention is due to the front cross drilled disk and its not an issue, just the way it is.
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12th May 2010, 19:21	#9
bhasma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Shimla Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times	@Randhawa:The fork sleeve sure is scuffing but it doesn't seem to be getting worse.I mean the scuff marks are the same at 1000km as they were at 150km. Do you have that noise too?Its not too loud just a faint one and hard to hear in traffic.Even the pillion can't hear it.
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12th May 2010, 19:32	#10
Randhawa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 355 Times	Yes Sir I have that noise on my C5 as well on my beemer wich has vented cross drilled disc. So enjoy your black beauty Now I am sure it's just the noise from the disc on yours which comes on any cross drilled disc.
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12th May 2010, 19:40	#11
bhasma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Shimla Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times	Right.And yeah Randhawa,if you ever plan to do one of those Kasauli trips that you do often,let me know,may be I could join you and you could cure all my paranoia and check my bull's health status.
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12th May 2010, 20:43	#13
Randhawa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 355 Times	No problems Doc, I'll let you know by that time make a list of things you are not sure about or things which are bothering you. Most probably it will be on a weekend.
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13th May 2010, 05:32	#14
bhasma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Shimla Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times	Please make it after the 23rd of May.I have my PGI entrance exam on 23rd and will be free after that.
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