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Old 23 Jul 2004, 14:55 (Ref:1044736)   #10
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Originally posted by Phoenix1
It only makes a noise when the brakes are NOT applied
Known in the trade as 'twitter'!

Using a jet spray to clean brakes is NOT a good idea! Your problem may well be caused by the caliper not retracting properly, possibly due to water getting into the mechanism - subjecting it to a high presssure water jet could exacerbate the problem. You've got to do the job properly, which means removing the pads, cleaning everything thoroughly & lubricating the moving parts.

It may, of course, be a characteristic of the pads - don't assume that the manufacturer uses the best material for the job!

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