little noise when braking

n4v1n · July 27th, 2009, 11:28 AM

I hear a slight scraping noise when I apply my brakes. They are definitely NOT worn down. The bike only has 1200 miles. Sounds kinda like there is a piece of paper stuck in between the rotor and pad, but there isn't. Only hear it when brakes are first applied then goes away as bike comes to a stop. Is this normal?

Nickds7 · July 27th, 2009, 12:48 PM

Try cleaning them. Not sure what it is though, maybe others have some ideas.

Also I don't know if it can happen on our bikes, but you could have a cracked brake pad.

istreefitty · July 27th, 2009, 01:02 PM

im a noob to motorcycles but on cars that can be normal. you live in 1 a very humid area and 2 your temp flucuates 20+ degrees a day (meaning it can be upper 70s in the morning and lower 100s in the afternoon.) what the translates is to the brake pads expanding and contracting a lot and consequently allowing moisture in between the space made, which can lead to slight squealing while initially breaking.....i think

ne whoo it doesnt sound like anything to be worried about. you could always check your roters for big grooves and check the brake pads for the indicators showing.

ScorpionNinja · July 27th, 2009, 03:00 PM

on my bike, ive noticed a slight noise coming from the front brakes, when i apply them! its sounds like a tiny FAN spinning... not a sqeaking noise, no issues with the cooling fan either. front rotors look good, front pads look good. i think my noise is normal, nutin' obliously sounds grinding,scrapping,etc... lol

this kinda sound is yours? it only happens when i apply the front brakes, around low speeds... say under 30mph! its not the front axle bearing Seal sqeak weve all hear b4

n4v1n · July 27th, 2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ScorpionNinja

on my bike, ive noticed a slight noise coming from the front brakes, when i apply them! its sounds like a tiny FAN spinning... not a sqeaking noise, no issues with the cooling fan either. front rotors look good, front pads look good. i think my noise is normal, nutin' obliously sounds grinding,scrapping,etc... lol

this kinda sound is yours? it only happens when i apply the front brakes, around low speeds... say under 30mph! its not the front axle bearing Seal sqeak weve all hear b4

Yes! the same noise! kinda like a when you lightly touch the blades of a fan while it's running. I only hear it at low speeds I guess, but maybe at higher speeds I wouldn't hear it anyway cause of wind noise.

minuslars · July 27th, 2009, 07:14 PM

I get this too on my '03, only at low speeds. My research has indicated it's normal, since modern road brake pads contain metal mixed in as well to help give it some durability, so you're getting a bit of metal-on-metal action and this causes the scraping sound. You can get pure rubber brake pads but they'll wear out before you know it.

Just make sure you're not hearing HARD scraping like when your "brakes" (or what used to be your brakes) are scoring your rotor lol!

Snake · July 27th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Mine makes the the same noise but only at low speeds like others have noticed so it sounds like it is a normal thing.

Cedilla · July 29th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Mine makes the fan noise as well, mine also squeal almost every time I use the front brake, but my pads are not worn down.

randomwalk101 · September 19th, 2009, 12:06 PM

ahhh...i have the same noise...glad it's normal

July 27th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#1
n4v1n ninjette.org member Name: navin Location: houston TX Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r Posts: 39	little noise when braking I hear a slight scraping noise when I apply my brakes. They are definitely NOT worn down. The bike only has 1200 miles. Sounds kinda like there is a piece of paper stuck in between the rotor and pad, but there isn't. Only hear it when brakes are first applied then goes away as bike comes to a stop. Is this normal?

July 27th, 2009, 01:02 PM	#3
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	im a noob to motorcycles but on cars that can be normal. you live in 1 a very humid area and 2 your temp flucuates 20+ degrees a day (meaning it can be upper 70s in the morning and lower 100s in the afternoon.) what the translates is to the brake pads expanding and contracting a lot and consequently allowing moisture in between the space made, which can lead to slight squealing while initially breaking.....i think ne whoo it doesnt sound like anything to be worried about. you could always check your roters for big grooves and check the brake pads for the indicators showing. __________________________________________________ A girl walks into a bar and orders a "double entendre" So the bartender gave it to her "once you go black, you never go back."

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July 27th, 2009, 12:48 PM	#2
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Try cleaning them. Not sure what it is though, maybe others have some ideas. Also I don't know if it can happen on our bikes, but you could have a cracked brake pad.

July 27th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#4
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	on my bike, ive noticed a slight noise coming from the front brakes, when i apply them! its sounds like a tiny FAN spinning... not a sqeaking noise, no issues with the cooling fan either. front rotors look good, front pads look good. i think my noise is normal, nutin' obliously sounds grinding,scrapping,etc... lol this kinda sound is yours? it only happens when i apply the front brakes, around low speeds... say under 30mph! its not the front axle bearing Seal sqeak weve all hear b4

July 27th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#6
minuslars ninjette.org member Name: Arthur Location: NoVA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '03 EX250 Posts: 134	I get this too on my '03, only at low speeds. My research has indicated it's normal, since modern road brake pads contain metal mixed in as well to help give it some durability, so you're getting a bit of metal-on-metal action and this causes the scraping sound. You can get pure rubber brake pads but they'll wear out before you know it. Just make sure you're not hearing HARD scraping like when your "brakes" (or what used to be your brakes) are scoring your rotor lol!

July 27th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#7
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Mine makes the the same noise but only at low speeds like others have noticed so it sounds like it is a normal thing.

July 29th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#8
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Mine makes the fan noise as well, mine also squeal almost every time I use the front brake, but my pads are not worn down.

September 19th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#9
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	ahhh...i have the same noise...glad it's normal