DNA Rotors
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11-21-2010 | 04:16 PM
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DNA products are fine, I ran the Mammoth spoke with no issues , the quality is good, their customer service is terrible and that is why many vendors do not sell them anymore, of coarse when they don't sale them then they say the quality is terrible because they are cheaper, I've had American Wire Wheel ,Ride Wright and DNA, the quality was very similar, customer service they are the worst by far
Drew
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11-21-2010 | 06:09 PM
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From: Colorado
I placed new EBC organic pads on the front rotors with the new DNA rotors and they get noisy when applying the brake. They do quite down after holding the brake for a few. Also rebuilt the calipers & master cylinder. Previous front L rotor was warped and pulsed during braking. Pulsing now gone, but noise remains. I have to admit, they seem to not be as bad now after 5k and a Sturgis run.
I re-used the old LRB Z+ pad (still enough meat) on the back new DNA rotor to troubleshoot just in case. Also rebuilt caliper. It now gets noisy when applying brakes. Previous stock rotor was quite, significantly heavier, but within tolerances.
I've not tried applying caliper grease to the caliper pistons where they contack the back of the pad. I figured keeping the grease out would avoid gunking up the area w/dust.
Appreciate the inputs, please keep them coming. I do like wrenching on the scoot and troubleshooting my bike, but if the rotor quality is not consistent then it makes it nearly impossible to rule them as the sole culprit. I've now convince my better half on some PM calipers & HD floating rotors, but I'd rather dump coin on upgrading the motor or a new set of chrome legs.
I re-used the old LRB Z+ pad (still enough meat) on the back new DNA rotor to troubleshoot just in case. Also rebuilt caliper. It now gets noisy when applying brakes. Previous stock rotor was quite, significantly heavier, but within tolerances.
I've not tried applying caliper grease to the caliper pistons where they contack the back of the pad. I figured keeping the grease out would avoid gunking up the area w/dust.
Appreciate the inputs, please keep them coming. I do like wrenching on the scoot and troubleshooting my bike, but if the rotor quality is not consistent then it makes it nearly impossible to rule them as the sole culprit. I've now convince my better half on some PM calipers & HD floating rotors, but I'd rather dump coin on upgrading the motor or a new set of chrome legs.
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