2008 Heritage Classic Softail – front brake squeal problem. After replacing a warped front rotor with a new float HD disc rotor 44358-00A and new HD disc pads the front brakes started to squeal when applying the brakes at low speed. This replacement was done over a year ago. The HD dealership said this was normal and would eventually stop. Unfortunately even after regular serving as per your videos and HD maintenance manual the brake squeal is still there. Can you please advise what could be the cause of the brake squeal. Thank you.
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We recommend beveling the edges of the brake pads. Also, try lightly scuffing your brake pad surfaces with sand paper. If this does not help with your squeal, you will need to try a new set of brake pads.
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