After picking up my new S in July I noticed the front brakes making a very loud squealing sound. I took it back to the dealer and they agreed that there was a problem. They installed new pads and rotors and all was fine for a few days but the squealing started again. I picked it up again after its second trip to the dealer and they told me that they changed the pads again. The squealing is gone but I think it may return in a few days like it did last time.
There is something going on with the right front caliper and I think this may be causing the squealing. When I roll it out of the garage in reverse, apply the front brake and then release, it makes a very loud clacking noise. It sounds like something is binding in the caliper. If I let off the lever slowly I can hear 3 or four distinct "clacks". That leads me to believe that there may be a problem with the pistons. It doesn't do this when stopping forward motion, only rearward.
I have tested all of the other Ducatis at the shop to see if they have the clacking problem and they do not. The S has to go back tomorrow anyway for an oil leak so I'll tell them that they are probably going to have to get into the caliper to solve the brake issue. What do you guys think?
There is something going on with the right front caliper and I think this may be causing the squealing. When I roll it out of the garage in reverse, apply the front brake and then release, it makes a very loud clacking noise. It sounds like something is binding in the caliper. If I let off the lever slowly I can hear 3 or four distinct "clacks". That leads me to believe that there may be a problem with the pistons. It doesn't do this when stopping forward motion, only rearward.
I have tested all of the other Ducatis at the shop to see if they have the clacking problem and they do not. The S has to go back tomorrow anyway for an oil leak so I'll tell them that they are probably going to have to get into the caliper to solve the brake issue. What do you guys think?