bottleofred
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I need a new rear disc for my 13 plate 1200 GSA. Would appreciate advice on whether to go for genuine BMW part or Brembo part from somewhere like Motorworks?
Genuine BMW rear disc or Brembo rear disc
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Bendy toy
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Personally I would go for Brembo. Don't they make the OEM discs?
bottleofred
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Thanks for the reply. That's what I thought but wasn't sure.
What mileage are you at? And what disc thickness have you got? I know the dealers will often tell you a disc is worn when there's still plenty of life left in it
I use Ferodo from Steptoe at www.gsshop.biz. Great discs at a sensible price.
Mad_Accountant
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They are obliged to advise when the item is outside of service limits, they have no discretion on this matter.
You, on the other hand, are under no obligation to heed their advice.
I am Mr. OEM so I would (unsurprisingly) go for the BMW disc.
You, on the other hand, are under no obligation to heed their advice.
I am Mr. OEM so I would (unsurprisingly) go for the BMW disc.
Fanum
Toubab
Phone 0208 546 2600 and ask the receptionist to speak to the garage.
Tell him he's a cnut, then ask him how much his discs are
PS that garage works until midnight most nights, so call him anytime
Tell him he's a cnut, then ask him how much his discs are
PS that garage works until midnight most nights, so call him anytime
Phone 0208 546 2600 and ask the receptionist to speak to the garage.
Tell him he's a cnut, then ask him how much his discs are
PS that garage works until midnight most nights, so call him anytime
They are obliged to advise when the item is outside of service limits, they have no discretion on this matter.
You, on the other hand, are under no obligation to heed their advice.
I am Mr. OEM so I would (unsurprisingly) go for the BMW disc.
Very true and as some people never check anything, ever, on their bikes I can understand why dealers will often advise a disc being changed or other work being done before it meets it's service limit as it won't be checked for another 6k miles..
BlueBird
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Steppers is the man
Steptoes discs,
Im on my 3rd rear they wear well.
Steptoes discs,
Im on my 3rd rear they wear well.
Steptoes discs,
Im on my 3rd rear they wear well.
Why have you been through so many rear discs?
Bendy toy
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I hardly ever use the brake pedal because the linked braking gives more than enough rear bias. Probably too much to my mind.
My old disc was well below the BMW wear limit but sailed through mot. The tester checked for cracks at the vent holds found none and told me to keep a watchful eye on it.
Sadly I can't give numbers because the disc was replaced last September.
My old disc was well below the BMW wear limit but sailed through mot. The tester checked for cracks at the vent holds found none and told me to keep a watchful eye on it.
Sadly I can't give numbers because the disc was replaced last September.
BlueBird
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because i like to use a lot of rear brake. I said 3rd im just about to order it now.
Bendy toy
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Why would you want to use so much rear brake? Bikes are more stable (and safer) on the front brakes.
BlueBird
Registered user
on rails
I use it in corners to make the bike squat, try it, keep on the gas and drag the brake
I use it in corners to make the bike squat, try it, keep on the gas and drag the brake
I have a mate who rear trail brakes into corners.............. we've pulled his bike out of a ditch twice in the last 8 weeks. He claims it's the quickest way around a corner, I reckon the quickest way is on it's wheels!!!
We agree to disagree.
We agree to disagree.
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