R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:17 am
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BMW San Francisco says I need new front rotors when I change the pads. Honestly, I suspected it, as the brake action pull is slowly getting too close to the handle for my taste. |
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A lever getting close to the bar isn't a symptom of worn discs or pads as hydraulic disc brakes self compensate. You may need the brakes bleeding (including the ABS unit). |
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Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #3 Yes. I noticed a bit of sponginess on my '17 recently. So, I went back to the independent mechanic who had done the last service for a re-bleed and was surprised when #1 was to connect the OBD and purge the ABS pump via his computer keyboard ! After that he did what I would do which was to the manual nipple bleed on each caliper. Worked though - much better after that.
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Yes, I installed EBC pads and changed the fluid in the front because the fronts were a little snatchy. The EBCs were much improved but after a couple thousand miles noticed the lever was traveling farther back to the grip to be engaged. I bled the brakes this time with a 911 unit with no change. So I took it to BMW SF and they bled the brakes and measured the rotors. They don’t think the lever travels too far, but more than usual. They said there was no adjustment to decrease the engagement point of the fronts. They did not say it’s needed now, just when the pads are ready to be replaced, the EBCs don’t last as long as OEM, so maybe another 2500 miles? |
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If all is good with bleeding then you might find that what is 'close to the bar' when sat in the garage is far, far too much pressure when actually riding. My 1200 is like this. Not the firmest lever but if I touched the bar I think I'd be on my arse. |
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Hi Andy, can I ask which independent you use, please? |
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