sqeaky brakes

[dlooney1]

when i use my rear brake it sqeaks like hell and practicly new whats the deal

[coll0412]

Stop using it...duh...j/k

Its a common problem with the GS, in fact its on of the problems with my bike.

Solutions:
Swap the postion of the shims
Swap the postion of the shims and put on some anti-squak stuff
Swap the postion of the pads
Lube up everything in there that moves(expect the friction surface)
ANd my personal favorite
Put some cotton balls in your ear


Ohh yeah, pop the little plastic cover off the top of the rear caliper, and take a look at your pads, they simply could be worn down to far..

[jason_S]

Get used to it, I just rolled over 3000 miles and mine still squeak.  You could try some of the following old threads though, I haven't bothered to try and fix it, it squeals so loud everyone turns to look at me.  I figure as long as they see me it's a good thing.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3428&highlight=rear+brake+squeak

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10865&highlight=rear+brake+squeak