Modern Vespa

My baby* lives outside, and I guess the weather has effected the brakes. I didn't see many topics on the subject of squealing brakes, but it doesn't seem like a dangerous problem, from what I read, but it just really cheapens the thrill. I've always associated squealing brakes with cheap rides, so it's something I'm having a hard time getting over.

It is only the front brake, so I -can- come to a stop without having to hear it, and it doesn't happen all the time when I use the front brake, just slower speeds mostly. I'd really love to hear that, yes, there is an inexpensive way to stop the noise, but I fear the worst.

* - and by "baby" I do mean my scooter.

Still low mileage on your Fly? The fronts on my LX squeaked like mad for the first few months of ownership. Now, with 3400+ miles on the clock and 1.5 years into ownership - nada. Zero squeaking. I don't remember exactly when it stopped, but just know that it'll go away - eventually!

Yeah, less than 300, I believe.

If it's any consolation, I did a thorough 12,000 mile service and swapped out the pads front and rear. Now the front squeals like mad. Before I swap the old pads back in, I'm going to sand on them a little.

BTW: I'm sure your fingers just took a moment off. it's BRAKEs. As in, I hope my brakes don't break.

I believe my brain took an extented vacation.
I've very tired.

Copper grease (Coppaslip or similar) smeared on the backs of the brake pads (not the side you brake with!) is supposed to prevent squeaking. I did this on mine and it worked for a while; they're squeaky again now, but need changing again anyway.

Take a look here: BV 500 squealing brakes

PS. My wifes Fly is also squealing, i'll have to do my own fix during the winter 8)

Try using it hard a couple times.