[oxdougw]

Hi folks. I've been experiencing a short of shuttering, low, growling noise just as my 2006 400 comes to a stop. It happens everytime once my speed almost hits zero. I don't really feel anything but hear this growling noise come from the front end.
Any ideas what it could be or if it's a serious problem?
Thanks

 

[Duster]

If anyone has ever used a high-pressure washer hose
at the car-wash on the front wheel hub, you may now
have dry front wheel bearings. ( that's a no no )
Or...brake disc pads against the disc.....??

 

[oxdougw]

No to high pressure cleaning. It's only been in the rain once. I've got 6400 miles on it and other than this issue it runs pretty good.
I could have the local shop check out the brake pads I guess.

 

[thomphoto]

Get a can of brake cleaner and spray liberally on the rotors and the pads , while spinning the wheel works better.

 

[Scootereno]

It could also be the speedo sensor has separated/broke.
Is you speedometer jumping around or erratic?
Also a pebble or road trash caught in the brake caliber can growl at you.

 

[oxdougw]

Found the problem. My front fender was loose and the vibrations when the brakes kicked in were causing the strange low-pitched noise.

 

[SteveM]

The '06 Burgman 400 I test drove yesterday had the same thing and I'm glad I found your post.