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New KQs front wheel squeak

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#1 ·
Both of our new KQs have a front wheel squeak. Less than 70 miles on both. Is this a normal thing that anyone else knows or has heard of? Brakes, bearings, etc. It does it on the wife's 400 and my 750.
 
#3 ·
Is the squeak from the wheel itself or the front suspension..?
 
#6 ·
Its a common problem with especially KQ 400's. I had the same issue with a new 2020 400 and did some research. I found an old thread in this forum that mentioned taking the front wheels off and removing the calipers and front brake pads and coating all the contact surfaces; pins. etc. with anti-seize lubricant. (not the pads themselves) I purchased some Permatex anti-seize and did just that. Problem solved. It was extremely annoying to listen to the squeak, especially with a brand new machine. No more issues. Costs about $10 and some time.
 
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