Very true Bilco, thanks for the link will do that. A bit annoyed with the dealers mind, did tell them not to scrimp as I want everything right , hey ho !
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Very true Bilco, thanks for the link will do that. A bit annoyed with the dealers mind, did tell them not to scrimp as I want everything right , hey ho !
The rear pads are different thicknesses from new so without seeing them you can't say there's a problem. Once a month push the outside of the rear caliper with your foot while holding the subframe - this retracts the Pistons and uses the ful length of the caliper sliding pins so stopping them seizing up. Don't forget to operate the rear brake after doing it to reset the pads
Great advice, thanks.
BOBAD
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I have a 2011 twincam without ABS and mine are not linked......
Bendy toy
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Unless you do some really hard stops, the rear brake is ALWAYS warmer than the front. The ABS linked system (IMO) over uses the back brake, wearing the disc and pads much quicker than we'd expect. DON'T use organic pads on an ABS bike they wear alarmingly fast. They should be fine on a non ABS bike.
I overhauled my rear brake with new seals and a thorough clean, only to find the brake was just as warm afterwards as before. On the up-side the job got done while the caliper was still easy to strip.
Bendy toy
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The pad retaining pin can be difficult to remove. You need a correct size pin punch and reasonably heavy hammer. Once the captive clip releases the pin comes out easily.
I have since found out that this is correct...rear caliper always hotter than fronts. My first experience of linked brakes.
Also it wears the inside rear brake pad noticeably quicker than the outside one.
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Bungy
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I have just read through this thread and ordered a set of rear brake pads from Steptoe and I too have found the accelerated wear on the rear. I did have a seized caliper last year and freed it up inspecting the slide pin at the time. Has anyone found an alternative supplier of these pins as I was told at the time that Brembo didn't and BMW wanted you to buy a whole new caliper but the seal was available in kit form from Brembo?
Because of this I did some measuring and drew the pin in detail ready to possibly have some machined out of stainless steel. The only down side being they would most likely be cost prohibitive.
If anyone has a contact who supplies these pins I would be most grateful for a link or I might just have to get some made.
Because of this I did some measuring and drew the pin in detail ready to possibly have some machined out of stainless steel. The only down side being they would most likely be cost prohibitive.
If anyone has a contact who supplies these pins I would be most grateful for a link or I might just have to get some made.
Bendy toy
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BMW sell the seal kits for about £20. The pins if worn will have also worn the caliper body so repair wont be a case of new pins and done.
BTW, this looks a bit good. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R-120...515038&hash=item1a23703bea:g:a~MAAOSwZ4dZIrQ8
I've never had problems with Goldfren though others can't say the same.
Not TOO bad on price
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200...466016?hash=item1eb6d58760:g:IY4AAOSwIgNXuxUU
Better price but looks a lot more used.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200...324013?hash=item4406b5582d:g:E10AAOSwaEhZDtpJ
Plenty of images on this one.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200...991809&hash=item3d406e68ad:g:tYoAAOSwN2VZXZ1R
BTW, this looks a bit good. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R-120...515038&hash=item1a23703bea:g:a~MAAOSwZ4dZIrQ8
I've never had problems with Goldfren though others can't say the same.
Not TOO bad on price
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200...466016?hash=item1eb6d58760:g:IY4AAOSwIgNXuxUU
Better price but looks a lot more used.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200...324013?hash=item4406b5582d:g:E10AAOSwaEhZDtpJ
Plenty of images on this one.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200...991809&hash=item3d406e68ad:g:tYoAAOSwN2VZXZ1R
Bungy
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Could really do with just the slider pin as the rest of the caliper is fine.
Bendy toy
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TBH if the pins are worn the alloy holes they slide into will also be worn.
Bungy
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Recent great service and price on brake pads from Steptoe, top drawer.
Bendy toy
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@Mistacat might be able to make you some new slider pins. Worth the PM.
Agree, have had new pads from him this week and fitted. And apology from BMW dealer who undertook my service last week. Check the old pads !!
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Bendy toy
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They are merely middle aged. Must be at least another 10,000 on there. 
Except they are rear pads so likely to be trashed in 500 miles.
Except they are rear pads so likely to be trashed in 500 miles.
They are merely middle aged. Must be at least another 10,000 on there.
Except they are rear pads so likely to be trashed in 500 miles.
Email from Dealer, reckons they are safe and servicable!!!
Just about to set off on a trip which will be the best part of 3k miles, and they reckon safe...my arse
Why do you feel that brakepads will be safe up your arse ?
I demand an explanation now, if not sooner !
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I demand an explanation now, if not sooner !
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Bendy toy
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My cooked sintered pads are only 2/3 worn after 10K miles. Impressive especially as the BMW organics lasted under 4K. I'm trying Ferrodo Platinum this time but watching the wear rate closely. New discs are not cheap.
Bendy toy
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4000 miles
Your rear disc must look like a cheese grater
The OEM organic pads can't cope with the abuse metered out by the ABS/linked braking system. They are fine on non ABS bikes (back brake usually gets less use), but the linked system works the back brake really hard. I get 15K to 20K from HH sintered, but ordinary organics will be screwed in 1/4 of that mileage. Unfortunately, while sintered last better they over-brake the back end. Riders who dont lean on the front brakes have no idea just how much the bike is grabbing away at the back end.
I've just fitted Ferrodo's Platinum pads which are supposed to be long life organic. We will see though I can tell the back brake isn't pulling as hard as it was with the HH pads.
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