Advice on fitting new EBC discs/pads

[Gog yn y De]

Having had enough of the bollox BMW discs (juddering, etc) and their refusal to replace them during my last service, I've just ordered EBC discs and pads, front and rear.

Now, are there any top tips out there that I should follow to limit any potential problems during this replacement procedure? I'm off to a overseas trip this weekend so I'd rather a stress free time when I get the spanners/acetylene torch out. I've got all the relevant torx things, etc. For example, should I use thread lock on the disc screws; do I need to siphon out any brake fluid to allow the calliper pots to be pushed in as I've read that the EBC discs are thicker; it's a 2004 model so could the bolts snap during extraction; etc.?

Many thanks for any help.

 

[Mouse]

I've done this without any real problems, my bike is also a (late) 2004 model.

The disc bolts came out OK, with the correct torx driver you shouldn't have a problem. I would use threadlock when replacing the bolts. As you say, the EBC discs are a little thicker (maybe 0.5mm) - this means that you lose most of the (already minimal) "float" of the brake discs - ie the sideways movement. This hasn't caused any obvious problems for me. Look up the torque for the bolts on www.r1200gs.info

You don't need to remove any brake fluid, but if there is too much fluid in the reservoir (assuming you have ABS), it will drain out of the overflow pipe on the left side of the bike as you push the pistons in. Just put a rag or container under the pipe to catch it. Push the pistons in gently and slowly, using your fingers rather than a metal implement. In fact while you are at it, take the opportunity to clean the pistons and calipers with a toothbrush or similar.

 

[Gog yn y De]

I've done this without any real problems, my bike is also a (late) 2004 model.

The disc bolts came out OK, with the correct torx driver you shouldn't have a problem. I would use threadlock when replacing the bolts. As you say, the EBC discs are a little thicker (maybe 0.5mm) - this means that you lose most of the (already minimal) "float" of the brake discs - ie the sideways movement. This hasn't caused any obvious problems for me. Look up the torque for the bolts on www.r1200gs.info

You don't need to remove any brake fluid, but if there is too much fluid in the reservoir (assuming you have ABS), it will drain out of the overflow pipe on the left side of the bike as you push the pistons in. Just put a rag or container under the pipe to catch it. Push the pistons in gently and slowly, using your fingers rather than a metal implement. In fact while you are at it, take the opportunity to clean the pistons and calipers with a toothbrush or similar.

Sounds good. Bike has just had it's 12,000 mile service - calipers and pins, etc have been cleaned and regreased but it's a shame some of it ended up on the discs too It's a shame they didn't spot the glaze on the disc surface - fairly obvious really. May have fixed the juddering brakes if they did. If they can't spot basic stuff like this then I'll get it serviced somewhere else next time.

 

[Mouse]

As an aside, I've given up applying grease to caliper pins and the like, I think it simply attacts dirt. I prefer regular cleaning to keep my brakes in order - it only takes 30 mins to remove the calipers and give the pistons a going over with a toothbrush, I do that once a month or so.

 

[Pukmeister]

Typical that my bike is just out of warranty and now I have brake judder (2004 bike 20k miles). How much are the EBC disks ?

 

[Swooper]

Which discs?

Having had enough of the bollox BMW discs (juddering, etc) and their refusal to replace them during my last service, I've just ordered EBC discs and pads, front and rear.

Hi I need a rear disc for my 2004 R1200GS but could not find the EBC part number. Can you help on part number and price etc.

Many thanks

 

[Mouse]

My EBC discs (front) were about £95 each. I didn't shop around for the best price though, just went to my local shop, so you might be able to get them cheaper.

The local shop just looked in the EBC catalogue for the correct item, I'm surprised that you can't find the correct part.

 

[Brian ROSEN]

EBC brakes

When I was considering a change I sent EBC an e-mail and had a prompt & helpful reply to my queries. (In fact I have not changed pads yet because fitting the special BMW modified compound washers to the disc bolts instantly solved my problem - which was squealing when slowing to a stop.)

 

[Gog yn y De]

Hi I need a rear disc for my 2004 R1200GS but could not find the EBC part number. Can you help on part number and price etc.

Many thanks

Bought the stuff from www.brakes4u.co.uk over the phone

305mm front discs (MD 652 LS/RS)

265mm rear disc (MD 671)

Front pads FA335HH
Rear pads FA363HH

Cost £300.25