Motorcycle Repair: clicking sound when rear brake applied, brake squeal, rear caliper

Question
Hi, hope I can describe well enough.  Had the front tire replaced on my '99 1500 Goldwing.  Didn't notice anything but better cornering coming home.  Next time I took bike out, about a week later, first noticed a brake squeal just before bike came to a stop.  That went away and was replaced by a rubbing sound and a rhythmic "clicking" sound coming from front when apply foot brake.  Took it back to repair shop that put on the front tire.  He test rode it and said "no problem", he thought there was something rattling in one of the side bags!  Wasn't until I got home that I remembered that Goldwings have linked brakes.  Foot pedal controls rear caliper and front left caliper.  Does this sound like a problem or a "don't worry."  Could he have forgotten to tighten something when he put the calipers back on the front?

Answer
Hi Jonathan,

Brake squeal is acceptable and not a safety concern.

A rhythmic rubbing sound or sensation is a safety concern and should be investigated.

Place your GL on it's center stand. With the front wheel raised off the ground slightly, rotate the wheel.

Inspect the tire's tread areas and sidewalls for evidence of rubbing or gouging. Listen and feel for other parts rubbing.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively