Creaking brake

babis_xo · **Reply #30: April 23, 2012, 10:29:45**

Done the lubrication thing a 1000 times.
They also can't be sure about the source of the sound (I can't either). Engine noise doesn't help.
The brake-booster was once mentioned, but I think they are just waiting for the waranty to expire...

One thing that seems odd enough (and I didn't mention so you don't think that I'm crazy) is that, every time I stop near a motorbike (those ones with 1-cylinder and 600⁺cc) brake pedal is trembling faintly to the rythm of the... bass

Thankfully, there aren't many Harleys on our roads.

rustynutz · **Reply #31: April 23, 2012, 13:02:40**

Quote from: babis_xo on April 23, 2012, 10:29:45

One thing that seems odd enough (and I didn't mention so you don't think that I'm crazy) is that, every time I stop near a motorbike (those ones with 1-cylinder and 600⁺cc) brake pedal is trembling faintly to the rythm of the... bass Thankfully, there aren't many Harleys on our roads.

Especially one cylinder Harleys....

2i30s · **Reply #32: April 23, 2012, 13:33:43**

Quote from: rustynutz on April 23, 2012, 13:02:40

Quote from: babis_xo on April 23, 2012, 10:29:45
One thing that seems odd enough (and I didn't mention so you don't think that I'm crazy) is that, every time I stop near a motorbike (those ones with 1-cylinder and 600⁺cc) brake pedal is trembling faintly to the rythm of the... bass Thankfully, there aren't many Harleys on our roads.

Especially one cylinder Harleys....

what,1912.

babis_xo · **Reply #33: April 24, 2012, 21:53:35**

I don't know much about motorbikes

rustynutz · **Reply #34: April 25, 2012, 06:36:47**

Don't mind us, Babis, we are just teasing...

babis_xo · **Reply #35: April 26, 2012, 00:09:34**

Just remembered this brake test I've done 9 months ago, just after the strange noise appeared (the green words by me)

Seems that brake perfomance (60%) just exceeds the min. requirements (55%).
Front axis brake power is 1680 N, a narrow performance IMO comparing to the rear axis brake power (which is BTW uneven with 2080 N Left and 2120 N Right).
Handbrake is already fixed (at least so I think).

Numbers confirmed the strange feeling I had when braking. I can't say if it is due to time wear, but I'm pretty sure that it came up along with the creaking noise and the vibrating (on idle) pedal when a single-cylinder XT-600 passes by

Dealer does not consider the brake perfomance and the creaking brake as related and since numbers are typically OK, I can't claim anything.

- Has anybody done a brake test?
- What is the normal (not minimum) figures for a car with only 18.000 kms on clock? disks /pads were in perfect condition by the test time (I always slow down using the gearbox)
- Is it ok that the rear axis is braking with 20% more power than the front one? As I've said before I don't drive a motorbike but I think that braking /locking the rear wheel is strictly forbidden.
- Is the uneven braking on one axis normal for a car with ESP? or it is uneven just because of that?
- Should I expect a further deterioration as kms are added on the clock? Although today, after 8.000 kms, nothing has changed.
- ~~What was the real name of Marilyn Monroe?~~

The first who answers, wins an all-inclusive trip for two

Dazzler · **Reply #36: April 26, 2012, 08:14:42**

O/K I'm the first to answer (so where are we going?)

BTW.. I have no idea of the answer to your question

Doggie 1 · **Reply #37: April 26, 2012, 09:47:29**

I'm a bit

Phil №❶ · **Reply #38: April 26, 2012, 09:54:00**

Dunno about the brakes. I guess if they stop ok then that's all that matters.

Marylin Monroe's name was Norma Jeane Mortensen Baker BTW

No prize, Dazz beat me to it.
if it's to Panorama on a donkey, he's welcome to it

babis_xo · **Reply #39: April 26, 2012, 13:10:42**

Quote from: Dazzler on April 26, 2012, 08:14:42

O/K I'm the first to answer (so where are we going?)

Quote from: 847563 on April 26, 2012, 09:54:00

...Panorama on a donkey

...

Quote from: 847563 on April 26, 2012, 09:54:00

Dunno about the brakes... Marylin Monroe's name was Norma Jeane Mortensen Baker BTW

babis_xo · **Reply #40: April 28, 2012, 02:43:10**

Quote from: babis_xo on April 26, 2012, 00:09:34

- Has anybody done a brake test?

C'mon, nobody has?
a "MOT" test maybe?
an obligatory one?

Dazzler · **Reply #41: April 28, 2012, 03:53:42**

I can't remember anyone mentioning it Babis

(maybe someone will spot this that can help)

rustynutz · **Reply #42: April 28, 2012, 04:45:04**

I performed a brake test yesterday.....and they worked.

2i30s · **Reply #43: April 28, 2012, 05:02:38**

Quote from: rustynutz on April 28, 2012, 04:45:04

I performed a brake test yesterday.....and they worked.

twice in 3 years they've saved my front end.

they work great.

babis_xo · **Reply #44: April 28, 2012, 16:50:03**

Quote from: 2i30s on April 28, 2012, 05:02:38

Quote from: rustynutz on April 28, 2012, 04:45:04
I performed a brake test yesterday.....and they worked.
twice in 3 years they've saved my front end. they work great.

Ok, but I would be obliged if you two, had a Newton force-meter attached to your right foot as well

In Greece (and everywhere else as far as I know), every two years we have to take a safety test (MOT). The brakes are tested too and the results (N) are printed on a paper

Anyway, that's what I'm looking for

Dazzler · **Reply #45: April 28, 2012, 23:19:49**

Quote from: babis_xo on April 28, 2012, 16:50:03

In Greece (and everywhere else as far as I know), every two years we have to take a safety test (MOT). The brakes are tested too and the results (N) are printed on a paper

No such tests required in Tassie (I think it is 3 years in some "North Island States"

Doggie 1 · **Reply #46: April 29, 2012, 01:16:57**

Quote from: Dazzler on April 28, 2012, 23:19:49

Quote from: babis_xo on April 28, 2012, 16:50:03
In Greece (and everywhere else as far as I know), every two years we have to take a safety test (MOT). The brakes are tested too and the results (N) are printed on a paper

No such tests required in Tassie (I think it is 3 years in some "North Island States"

No such rules in the wild, wild west.

2i30s · **Reply #47: April 29, 2012, 01:38:42**

i know that if you get a road worthy certificate done on an older car i Victoria a braking test is part of the road worthy test.

but this is only done on a vehicle being registered from scratch,not re registered.

babis_xo · **Reply #48: April 30, 2012, 21:53:56**

Quote from: 2i30s on April 29, 2012, 01:38:42

but this is only done on a vehicle being registered from scratch,not re registered.

*scratch...scratch...* my head that is...

Dazzler · **Reply #49: April 30, 2012, 22:27:23**

Quote from: babis_xo on April 30, 2012, 21:53:56

Quote from: 2i30s on April 29, 2012, 01:38:42
but this is only done on a vehicle being registered from scratch,not re registered.

*scratch...scratch...* my head that is...

By "scratch" Steve means the first time it is registered...

babis_xo · **Reply #50: April 30, 2012, 22:49:19**

Thanks Daz but this time I was scratching my head, unable to believe the strange rule

rustynutz · **Reply #51: May 01, 2012, 04:41:45**

Quote from: babis_xo on April 30, 2012, 22:49:19

Thanks Daz but this time I was scratching my head, unable to believe the strange rule

Just further on that comment from 2i30s....if you buy a secondhand car (in Victoria), it also requires a roadworthy certificate before you can register it in your name...

In Tasmania you don't...is that still correct, Daz?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #52: May 01, 2012, 09:03:51**

And also, if you register a car in Tasmania you have to provide a certificate to prove that you've taken at least one horse & carriage off the road, otherwise they hit you with FGT
(Flatulence Gas Tax) to compensate for your horse's emissions.
They're doing well down there and catching up quite quickly now.

Dazzler · **Reply #53: May 01, 2012, 13:04:59**

Quote from: rustynutz on May 01, 2012, 04:41:45

Quote from: babis_xo on April 30, 2012, 22:49:19
Thanks Daz but this time I was scratching my head, unable to believe the strange rule

Just further on that comment from 2i30s....if you buy a secondhand car (in Victoria), it also requires a roadworthy certificate before you can register it in your name...
In Tasmania you don't...is that still correct, Daz?

Yep, that is correct

babis_xo · **Reply #54: May 02, 2012, 20:09:32**

Quote from: Dazzler on May 01, 2012, 13:04:59

Quote from: rustynutz on May 01, 2012, 04:41:45
Quote from: babis_xo on April 30, 2012, 22:49:19
Thanks Daz but this time I was scratching my head, unable to believe the strange rule

Just further on that comment from 2i30s....if you buy a secondhand car (in Victoria), it also requires a roadworthy certificate before you can register it in your name...
In Tasmania you don't...is that still correct, Daz?

Yep, that is correct

So each territory has its own rules? Very confusing

Lakes · **Reply #55: May 04, 2012, 21:12:29**

Hey Babis, sorry about your issue, i'm deaf so would not worry me at all

. but if it was a safty issue i would feel it. my advice is louder sound system or better sound proofing in the floor.
cheers
ps did you put your best shoes on for the video?

babis_xo · **Reply #56: May 08, 2012, 13:23:37**

Quote from: Lakes on May 04, 2012, 21:12:29

ps did you put your best shoes on for the video?

oh yes, it's the well known ishoes that I have