Front disc warping after 6k miles??
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Front disc warping after 6k miles??
Went for a ride today and I started thinking that for a while now there is a uneven surging coming from the front brakes. When the rear only is actuated it is as smooth as always. I don't ride my brakes and not hard on them so is this unusual for a newer 2011 bike please? I feel no pulsing through the brake leaver but a definite uneven surge from the front. Will the dealer give me a hard time and possibly not cover this under warranty?
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I had one front rotor replaced under warranty on my 2011 Limited. Just measure the runout. If it's .008 or more they should replace it.
I measured mine at .008. Took it in and told them, they verified my measurement and replaced it on the spot.
No hassle at all - except I tried talking them into giving me the rotor so I could replace it myself and they wouldn't go for that.
I measured mine at .008. Took it in and told them, they verified my measurement and replaced it on the spot.
No hassle at all - except I tried talking them into giving me the rotor so I could replace it myself and they wouldn't go for that.
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My experience is, the stock Harley rotors--those provided with pre-08 bikes as well as those (11.8") provided with Brembos--warp pretty readily. I suspect at least in my case, one hard stop is about all it takes, or one 10 or 15 mile ride downhill on a twisty mountain road. They heat up, and warp. I think it's the design, single piece. Maybe I'm hard on brakes.
I bought some Harley 'floating' discs and haven't had a problem since.
I'd ask the dealer to give me credit for the stock replacement rotors, and use it toward the upgrade to a set of the HD 'floaters'.
Alan
I bought some Harley 'floating' discs and haven't had a problem since.
I'd ask the dealer to give me credit for the stock replacement rotors, and use it toward the upgrade to a set of the HD 'floaters'.
Alan
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My experience is, the stock Harley rotors--those provided with pre-08 bikes as well as those (11.8") provided with Brembos--warp pretty readily. I suspect at least in my case, one hard stop is about all it takes, or one 10 or 15 mile ride downhill on a twisty mountain road. They heat up, and warp. I think it's the design, single piece. Maybe I'm hard on brakes.
I bought some Harley 'floating' discs and haven't had a problem since.
I'd ask the dealer to give me credit for the stock replacement rotors, and use it toward the upgrade to a set of the HD 'floaters'.
Alan
I bought some Harley 'floating' discs and haven't had a problem since.
I'd ask the dealer to give me credit for the stock replacement rotors, and use it toward the upgrade to a set of the HD 'floaters'.
Alan
thanks for the heads up.
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