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EBC Floating Rotor failed after 20K miles

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Old 07-05-2016 | 06:11 AM
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They were bought from CanadasMotorcyle.com in October 2014. I talked with EBC and the warranty period is 1 year or 10000 miles. So that's long overdue.
 
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Old 07-05-2016 | 01:45 PM
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I have the same EBC rotors with about 15 K miles - they are still OK - I got 150 K miles on the factory rotors - they were thin but not warped. I run hard sometimes and have had the factory rotors discolored black/dark blue from hard repeated braking. I'm wondering if there is another problem that is causing your rotor problems - Eastcoast Jim
 
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Old 07-05-2016 | 02:20 PM
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I really envy you for your 150K miles on factory rotors... Mine were warped after 25K, and as I said before, I really don't consider myself an aggressive rider. I will update next week, when my mechanic will take it off and maybe we'll find some possible cause other than bad manufacturing.
 
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Old 07-05-2016 | 02:33 PM
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Ain't likely to find Craigslist in Romania, where the cat's at. There may be an equivalent, though.

Any riding clubs or groups that might help? There's usually guys with take off stuff just cluttering up their garage.
You can't see people's location or particulars on the mobile version of HDF.
 
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Old 07-05-2016 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Saw666
I really envy you for your 150K miles on factory rotors... Mine were warped after 25K, and as I said before, I really don't consider myself an aggressive rider. I will update next week, when my mechanic will take it off and maybe we'll find some possible cause other than bad manufacturing.
There is a lot of distance riding there - limited brake use. There have been times I have really cranked on them hard -playing in the curves. My point is look hard a your caliper & caliper & rotor mounting. Maybe you got a bad rotor - maybe not - EBC makes a good product - Eastcoast Jim
 
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Old 07-05-2016 | 03:22 PM
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What about c-clips or such under the buttons to take up the slack?
 
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Old 07-05-2016 | 03:32 PM
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What about c-clips or such under the buttons to take up the slack?
That may work, but on the rotors of mine that did that the buttons you can see had worn into the surfaces of the rotor and hub, on both sides. I bought a fresh set of buttons and washers etc, but unfortunately they didn't sort it out.
 
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Old 07-05-2016 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by grbrown
That may work, but on the rotors of mine that did that the buttons you can see had worn into the surfaces of the rotor and hub, on both sides. I bought a fresh set of buttons and washers etc, but unfortunately they didn't sort it out.
Hey GB,
I saw an older post on here the other day where you had just bought the HD floaters and had concerns over the larger holes in the rotors not covering the wheel hub holes. How did those work out for you on mileage. I just purchased a set (all 3) and will be installing on my upcoming tire change. Sorry my spell check made me spell it that way. I use Chrome cash to purchase these so another brand may not be an option.
 
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Old 07-05-2016 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by X Iron Butt
Hey GB,
I saw an older post on here the other day where you had just bought the HD floaters and had concerns over the larger holes in the rotors not covering the wheel hub holes. How did those work out for you on mileage. I just purchased a set (all 3) and will be installing on my upcoming tire change. Sorry my spell check made me spell it that way. I use Chrome cash to purchase these so another brand may not be an option.
That was on my Deuce rear wheel for my Glide. I used a Touring pulley and rotor and had to use shim discs, a stock Harley part for that application. In fact I swapped that Harley rotor for an EBC, as I have converted the bike to use later spec Brembo calipers and needed larger diameter rotors. I never actually rode the bike with that H-D rear rotor. I have used them previously and been happy with them, but haven't done a high mileage with them.

(The Deuce wheel has a large internal cavity which is covered when installed with stock Deuce rotor and pulley. If left open the hub can fill with rain water.)
 
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Old 07-05-2016 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by grbrown
That was on my Deuce rear wheel for my Glide. I used a Touring pulley and rotor and had to use shim discs, a stock Harley part for that application. In fact I swapped that Harley rotor for an EBC, as I have converted the bike to use later spec Brembo calipers and needed larger diameter rotors. I never actually rode the bike with that H-D rear rotor. I have used them previously and been happy with them, but haven't done a high mileage with them.

(The Deuce wheel has a large internal cavity which is covered when installed with stock Deuce rotor and pulley. If left open the hub can fill with rain water.)
I have 58K plus on the stock non floater and pretty happy with that. I have a few K left but will change with the new rubber. I also have a set of used stock front rotors I bought from this forum but I was ready for a change in look.
Was the Brembo change worth the effort?
 



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