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Old 07-04-11, 08:54 PM   #1
Chalky
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Default Warped Discs? (curvey)

I think one (or both) of my brake discs are warped. I can hear and feel my brakes binding on my front discs, not constant though, more like a pulse. As my journey continues and my brakes get hotter, it becomes more noticeable. At slow speeds it's very noticeable.

2 questions really:

What's the best course of action?

I have an MOT booked for Saturday morning, is this likely to be a fail?
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Old 07-04-11, 09:31 PM   #2
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Default Re: Warped Discs? (curvey)

clean and free the callipers off,check the discs buttons are not sized and then ride it like you are bedding the discs in.Usually works for me
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Old 07-04-11, 10:02 PM   #3
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Default Re: Warped Discs? (curvey)

Callipers and pots were cleaned only last week. Think I may need to replace the seales though as they weren't in great nick and the brakes have started sticking again.

What are the buttons?

I've never bedded in discs before..

I suppose it would be safe to say I have no idea what I'm doing
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Old 08-04-11, 07:34 AM   #4
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Default Re: Warped Discs? (curvey)

I had the same prob with my Kwak ZZR, exactly as you decribe. Mine did fail and MOT on warped/crack discs and i has to shell out nearly £400 for new discs and re-test
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Old 09-04-11, 10:09 AM   #5
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Default Re: Warped Discs? (curvey)

HOW MUCH?!?!

Well, the bike is at the garage now, having a new C+S set fitted and the MOT done.

I spoke with a mechanic at work and he said that it sounds like I have a hot spot on my disc, a good cleaning should do the trick.


So right now I await the phone call...hoping for good news. If it passes (or I get an advisory) then I will most definitely order new piston seals to strip and clean both front calipers.
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