Front end vibes...

[Mr OCD]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Why do you think I asked.



<don't get your knickers in a twist, I'm only pulling your plonker>

TBF I've seen people with bikes using a pressure washer far to close ... it is a common mistake. Hence I can see how the issues arise, but if your sensible it is no worse than riding your bike in the rain.

[Birky_41]

Mr OCD said:

Pulsing is generally caused by DTV ... I.e. Warped discs, seized bobbins or poor pad transfer.

If you've cleaned up the discs and the bobbins are free then it can only be the discs ... discs on modern bikes are so thin now so easily done.

Discs definitely smooth so possibly bobbins but more like pads. I uprated them from the oem to Brembo SA (fast road so they say) but have had them fade heavily when I did the 'ring and tbh I may have cooked them. Im getting brake fluid 'sweat' from the reservoir too so maybe the pads are an area I should look at

Need to change the tyre for a road bike track day next week so I'll get my local mechanic to check and change the pads if need be too

[Mr OCD]

Birky_41 said:

Discs definitely smooth so possibly bobbins but more like pads. I uprated them from the oem to Brembo SA (fast road so they say) but have had them fade heavily when I did the 'ring and tbh I may have cooked them. Im getting brake fluid 'sweat' from the reservoir too so maybe the pads are an area I should look at

Need to change the tyre for a road bike track day next week so I'll get my local mechanic to check and change the pads if need be too

I'd be using SC's for road and track based riding ... for the ring certainly.

Pad and fluid change wont hurt. Swap the fluid for Motul RBF600.

[Birky_41]

Mr OCD said:

I'd be using SC's for road and track based riding ... for the ring certainly.

Pad and fluid change wont hurt. Swap the fluid for Motul RBF600.

Cheers mate - ordering now

[Mr OCD]

Birky_41 said:

Cheers mate - ordering now

You won't be disappointed ... I love the SC pads ... not cheap though for the M4 calipers and I get through a set every 8-10k on the blade.

I'm trying Bendix MRR this time round as half the price.

[Mr OCD]

It's back... seems worse than ever now so clearly the head bearings didn't resolve it.

Stripping it down tomorrow to find out what the hell is going on!

[Mr OCD]

So after all that ... new brake discs needed.

- OE?
- Brembo Oro series?
- Brembo T-drives?
- AN. other?

[Fleegle]

2 that I have used and can speak highly of : -

Brembo Oro
Galfer

[Birky_41]

Its funny Im in exactly the same boat. Motul fluid and pads are excellent but discs are rubbish so unless I can get replaced under warranty I need to get the Brembo Oro (or whatever its called) rotas

Also changing the master cylinder...but thats a separate issue

[Mr OCD]

Fleegle said:

2 that I have used and can speak highly of : -

Brembo Oro
Galfer

I've just taken Brembo ORO off the bike due to the vibration issues... not sure what is going on there but have dropped MODE performance an email to see if they can be rebuilt.

[Mr OCD]

Birky_41 said:

Its funny Im in exactly the same boat. Motul fluid and pads are excellent but discs are rubbish so unless I can get replaced under warranty I need to get the Brembo Oro (or whatever its called) rotas

Also changing the master cylinder...but thats a separate issue

I'm not a quick rider so most likely overkill for me but you can't beat the confidence of a decent brake setup. The blade has M4 calipers, RCS19 MC, Bendix MRR pads, Motul RBF, HEL hoses and until recently the Brembo ORO discs... utter overkill for the road and even my ability of track - but hell it braked and lifted the rear wheel for fun with two fingers...

A lot of people say the standard setup is superb. bks says I ...

[Birky_41]

Jumping on this thread again as I had similar issues as the op with brakes

Took my bike into my 'local' dealer for its 6k service and discs

Called me up within a few days and said definitely an issue. Covered under warranty. Was the discs all along.

[Mr OCD]

Birky_41 said:

Jumping on this thread again as I had similar issues as the op with brakes

Took my bike into my 'local' dealer for its 6k service and discs

Called me up within a few days and said definitely an issue. Covered under warranty. Was the discs all along.

Was the discs on mine as well.