Brake rotors
#11
#12
As they say, "That dog don't hunt". Rotors should last way longer than that under normal usage. You have reports here of 67,000 and 100,000 which sounds entirely likely to me, judging by the condition of my rotors and those of people I know (with several brands of bike between us). Grooves in them are normal and unless they are below the minimum thickness (which is stamped on them) measured in three equidistant points around the rotor, they are good to go.
Personally I have just under 25,000 miles on mine with buckets of life left in them. And I ride in a city where I'm constantly on the brakes.
Personally I have just under 25,000 miles on mine with buckets of life left in them. And I ride in a city where I'm constantly on the brakes.
#13
The Brembo calipers have a tendency to warp the 1 piece rotors due to the excessive heat that they create. A full floater like a Lyndall Carbon Composite carries a lifetime warranty and is a fully floating as opposed to many of the 2 piece rotors on the market for Harley Davidson's. We run these on both our shop VROD and my Dyna and the stopping power is excellent although you need to run the Lyndall gold pads for the first set of pads as well for warranty purposes.
http://www.lyndallbrakes.com/products/
http://www.lyndallbrakes.com/products/
#14
grbrown, I asked the dealer if it was warped or worn out. He said it was worn and had some grooves in it.
It just seems ridiculous that a mostly unused rotor would only last 10K miles. That's a very expensive upkeep item.
I'm thinking of telling them to leave it as is. I don't use it anyway.
It just seems ridiculous that a mostly unused rotor would only last 10K miles. That's a very expensive upkeep item.
I'm thinking of telling them to leave it as is. I don't use it anyway.
I have ridden bikes since the first disc brakes were introduced in the 70s. They were crap without exception back then, much worst than good drum brakes. I joked at the time that discs only started to work when they were badly grooved - the increased braking area was essential!
Last edited by grbrown; 10-11-2012 at 01:34 PM.
#15
Time to go to the tavern for a pint.
Dealer just called and said my bike is ready. I called back and talked to the service manage. I asked what the problem was with the rotor since I didn't hear back from the tech. He said he looked at the rotor and it looked good to him so they went ahead and put on the free pads and signed off on it. I pick it up tonight.
Dealer just called and said my bike is ready. I called back and talked to the service manage. I asked what the problem was with the rotor since I didn't hear back from the tech. He said he looked at the rotor and it looked good to him so they went ahead and put on the free pads and signed off on it. I pick it up tonight.
#17
Look at the stamp they are made by Brembo
Brembo never ever ever makes ***** !
Last edited by harleyposer; 10-11-2012 at 02:34 PM.
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