What Are the Solutions for a Motorcycle's Harsh Braking Noise?

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Luca
07/25/25 11:04am
Solutions for a motorcycle's harsh braking noise are as follows: 1. Flush the brake drum and brake shoes with alcohol: Oil contamination between the drum brake shoes and the brake drum can cause slippage, resulting in a sharp noise. 2. Sand the surface of the brake shoes with 800# sandpaper: If the surface of the drum brake shoes is too smooth, it can cause slippage and produce a sharp noise. Additional information: 1. Force conditions of drum brakes: Based on whether the brake drum receives balanced normal forces from the two shoes during braking, brakes can be classified into balanced and unbalanced types. 2. Requirements for brake shoes: For cars and light, mini, and medium-sized trucks, brake shoes are widely made from T-section rolled steel or stamped-welded steel plates; for large-tonnage trucks, brake shoes are made from materials such as malleable cast iron, ductile cast iron, cast steel, or cast aluminum alloy, with cross-sections in I-shape, mountain-shape, etc.
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