Brake squeak when not applied

[Ken Baker]

I have a 2010 22FB Jay Flight with tandem axle and electric brakes on all 4 wheels. One of them makes a repetitious squeak with each tire rotation. Stops when the brakes are applied. I have taken the wheels and drums off and don't see anything different between the ones that are quiet and the noisy one. Has anyone ever had this problem?

[akeagle]

Originally Posted by Ken Baker

I have a 2010 22FB Jay Flight with tandem axle and electric brakes on all 4 wheels. One of them makes a repetitious squeak with each tire rotation. Stops when the brakes are applied. I have taken the wheels and drums off and don't see anything different between the ones that are quiet and the noisy one. Has anyone ever had this problem?

I could be wrong but I seem to remember reading a story long ago about a similar problem and someone eventually discovered that apparently a flying stone struck had one of the little "screech" tabs on a brake pad and bent it just enough that it touched the rotor without brakes applied instead of as intended when brakes were applied.

Remote possibility to be sure.

[Bob_C]

Lube the backing plates where the shoes rubs on it.....and use a file to taper the ends of the lining......

[mokurt]

Originally Posted by bob caldwell

Lube the backing plates where the shoes rubs on it.....and use a file to taper the ends of the lining......

Also check for wear on the backing plate.Deep grooves can develop over time.