Buzzy Brakes
 

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Buzzy Brakes

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Brakes work fine. Plenty of power, but when the front is applied there is a buzzy sound like a wasp or bluebottle. 

I've had this on a few different bikes with different brakes over the years and google seems to offer lots of theories, but does anyone actually know what causes it?


 
Posted : 18/03/2025 11:53 am
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Is it not the air through the gaps on the rotor?


 
Posted : 18/03/2025 11:59 am
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I have this on my old bike and new bike. Sounds like a buzzing/gargling noise.

Both have hope brakes (M4, E4). I've tried lots of things, bleeding, realigning calipers etc but I've never managed to get rid of it.


 
Posted : 18/03/2025 12:02 pm

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