I've had more rear brake squeel since that 2004 post and there has been more threads on it.  Seems rear wheel alignment can also affect brake squeel significantly.  Personally I have not had any rear or front brake squeel with the Emgo pads I've been using for almost 40k miles on the front and almost 30k miles on the rear now.  About the only thing I'm really sure of now is that GS500 rear brake squeel will outlive me.  

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=21635.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=36469.0

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Quote from: lucky4034 on July 11, 2011, 05:06:50 AM
Super retro bump from 2004!!

7 years later and my 2009 squeeks like crazy

Has anything changed since 2004?  Is there any new revolutionary trick (other than what is already mentioned which seems pretty inconclusive) that magically fixes that damned noise?


Thanks in advance

-Lucky

My rear squeaks too I hear its just a thing that is common with the GS so have come to accept it. Would be nice to find a solution to the problem though. Some kind of vibration absorbing material between pads and piston sounds good if I can be bothered putting it in.

Nope, no changes.

I've had an '09 since it was grand new and the rear brake has squeaked since mile 1. Have always heard that's one of the things the GS is notorious for... Doesn't bother me that much, I commute on my bike so I hear it a lot. Figure it's a lot less annoying than loud pipes...

I changed the pads last year and used the anti squeal and it didn't squeal until it bedded in. I haven't been using the rear brakes in over a year except in emergency short stopping situations or going into corners.
Last week after talking with a friend, he said the Kats have the same issue and they recommend greasing up the pins with brake caliper grease. Grease is cheap in the small tubes (around $3) so it was worth a try. Greased it around 2 weeks ago and have been using the brakes a lot with no squeal, about 1500 miles. It may come back with brake dust build up but so far its been nice to be able to use the rear brakes with no squeal.

I had rather squealy rear brakes on my GS until i put on new chain and sprockets.

While trying to put the wheel back on, i untightened the bolt on the bar that runs from the caliper to the swingarm and re-tightened it after the wheel was set in place.

Very little to no squeak atall now.  Happy bunny.

I'm not guaranteeing this will work, but it seems to of worked for me. unbolt it, wiggle it about a bit then tighten it up again.

Dave.

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Quote from: Ourea on July 13, 2011, 10:50:17 AM
My rear brake was squealing pretty much 10km out of the shop. There was no affect on the performance of braking, just noisy. It is happening to other people I know that ride late model GS's, I thought it was just a series problem.

Squeaky rear brake is: standard operational feature for bike (my 09 included). Although, it did diminish when I replaced the rear tire. So I Assume the new tire meant a slightly different alignment. But now the 3rd rear is on, the squeak is a tad more pronounced. But, as I feather the rear it's not really a big issue.

Michael

my bike is gs500 09 it dont squeak used a hacksaw and cut a couple of vertical slots in it  this helps get brake dust and gas away when pad heats up from the friction of doing its job. Good luck

sorry forgot to mention slots are cut into brake pad in case you dont understand my verbage

Squeaky brakes are caused buy the back of the pads vibrating against the piston, one application and I had silence for years...

I used this: and my rear brake was totally quiet for about 2-3 weeks, then it came back but not as loud. Better than nothing I guess.

When you apply it make sure you do not put too much as this will make your brake feel soft.

I have to reapply mine to see if it can stop the squeak permanently.

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I've never had brake squeal on any of my GS.Check wheel alignment.It helps contribute to break squeal by the rotor ever so slightly rubbing the pad.Disc brake anti squeak compounds are good on the rear pads.

It is the GS's early warning system. "Look out everyone, I'm using the rear brake!"