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Warranty Work

Yeah in that case then it would be mechanical error. I guess it is possible for a bad batch of brake pads. The material composition could be incorrect and imbeds poorly. It could be a bad batch.

I've had a R6 with bad rotors from the previous owner, but it looked like it was actually bent :confused: that was a extreme case that the lever would have extra travel because the wobble of the rotor would push the pistons back in. Which reminds me, all rotors have some run out (wobble) just to push the pads off the rotor when off the brakes. Hearing the pad rub against the rotor when off the brake is actually somewhat normal.

Twozzie.. In that picture of the brake pads is some of the surface not making contact with the rotor? I wonder if the bad batch of pads has high/low spots.
 
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Mbalducci1990 said:
Twozzie.. In that picture of the brake pads is some of the surface not making contact with the rotor? I wonder if the bad batch of pads has high/low spots.
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The picture is of the new EBC pads I tried with the old rotors. The dealer would not comment officially on the wear pattern as they were not Brembo pads. However they did say it could be caused by the caliper cylinders not working (they checked and these are ok) or the rotors being warped (but Ducati said they were in spec so wtf?
I have the new rotors on now and immediately took out the new Brembos and replaced with my new EBC's. Everything is buttery smooth like it should be, its like riding a new bike (or the one I originally bought :D)
(and the heated grips are superb)
 
I'm probably gonna have to break down and buy some EBC's. The new setup has a tendency to chatter and grind with light pressure below 10 mph. It's nothing like original issue and if I modulate lever pressure some it usually stops.
 
Mbalducci1990 said:
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Which reminds me, all rotors have some run out (wobble) just to push the pads off the rotor when off the brakes. Hearing the pad rub against the rotor when off the brake is actually somewhat normal.

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since bike clocked around 5500 kms, with engine off and pushing the bike to park/unpark, i feel dragging/rubbing on the brakes per 1 revolution, everytime.

is this "somewhat" normal? how come i never felt it when the bike was newer or a couple thousand kilometers ago? was thinking of bringing her to the dealer soon as time permits but now wondering if it is a useless endeavor if this issue is normal
 
If you stopped with the brakes, especially hard, then it can be expected to have a little drag. Its the rotation of the discs which push the pads back. Try stopping gently with just the front brake after about 30 mph then trying the push test. Repeat again gently using the rear. This will tell you which end is neededing a look at. It could just be brake dust and road crud need washing out.

The problem is when you really need to push it hard. After a ride check which disc is hot - this is a binding disc/pad scenario.
 
The stock pads have a gotten a lot of complaints. If you suspect you have dragging/grinding beyond normal static contact, read the beginning of this thread.
 
jamiesk said:
If you stopped with the brakes, especially hard, then it can be expected to have a little drag. Its the rotation of the discs which push the pads back. Try stopping gently with just the front brake after about 30 mph then trying the push test. Repeat again gently using the rear. This will tell you which end is neededing a look at. It could just be brake dust and road crud need washing out.

The problem is when you really need to push it hard. After a ride check which disc is hot - this is a binding disc/pad scenario.
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i'm pretty sure it's the front end co's i feel it on the handlebars when pushing the bike. nothing at the rear when i prop the bike on centerstand and turn the wheel

i don't think it's anything serious co's i don't really have to push harder than one normally would. it's just annoying knowing something is out of whack on such a premium bike... or is the rubbing just something one member described as "somewhat" normal? can anyone confirm that?
 
Read my lengthy posts about 'front end noise', here and a couple other spots. Kill the engine and coast from 15 mph to a stop. If you hear/feel a lot of friction, that's not normal (also look for warp points). I also had a lot of "noise" when my front end was stroking over bumps.

I'd start by switching to EBC pads. Heavier fork oil. Rotors as last resort. My dealer covered all of this.
 
did it like you said and nope, no noise when coasting with motor dead from 20 km/h to zero. just when pushing at 1 km/h. thanks, anyway. got it sorted out... cleaned the bike this morning, did some aggressive rubbing on the rotors with microfiber cloth and dishwashing soap, rinsed and dried with compressed air. no more dragging when i pushed the bike this afternoon. but i have yet to ride the bike again and see for sure if everything is cured
 
I'm pretty new to floating discs. The race rotors they warrantied me with move a couple mm's around the buttons when I bump them while cleaning. Debris has got to get stuck in there from time to time.
 
I think these stock pads transfer a lot of material onto the rotors, leading to high spots. I had some buzzing and pulsing coming to a stop, similar to gatdammit, I think. A scrub of the rotors with a blue scotchbrite pad and some brake cleaner took care of my case.
 
porkrind said:
I think these stock pads transfer a lot of material onto the rotors, leading to high spots. I had some buzzing and pulsing coming to a stop, similar to gatdammit, I think. A scrub of the rotors with a blue scotchbrite pad and some brake cleaner took care of my case.
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I agree. I swapped the OEMs out at about 1,500km for the EBCs front and rear; it was a very good thing to do.
 
Another Brake Post

So I purchased my HyperStrada September 2013, traded a MTS1200 for it.
At first service stated that brakes pulsed at low speed. Measured run-out, within spec, cleaned calipers - marginal improvement.
At a recall (~2000 miles?) for one of the ignition maps, mentioned it again, measured, ok, same drill as above. No improvement.
3800 miles in for another recall and dealer rode it and said it was a problem. After three weeks with dealer, Ducati NA has stated discs are a "wear item" and that they will not replace. Have them bead blasted. Bike has been at dealer for over 35 days for the same issue now (over the three occasions).
Total ******** if you ask me - I support my dealer - Ducati NA response is not customer focused. I have asked to get my bike back (fixed or not) and consider next steps.
I don't think I will be buying another one. A bit dumb from Ducati NA really as I currently have four of their products.
Vince
 
check steering

and first check is the steering column is correctly thigtened.
I had this problem, and after applying the upper bearing seal update on the steering column, and had therefore the stering column correctly thigtened, the vibrations disapears.
 
kludge said:
and first check is the steering column is correctly thigtened.
I had this problem, and after applying the upper bearing seal update on the steering column, and had therefore the stering column correctly thigtened, the vibrations disapears.
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First I heard that approach. I'll be sure they spec mine when the seal is added.
 
Kludge, it was in for the steering seal and they had the rotors off and bead blasted - supposedly to get any pad build up off the disc. They seem great now, but as you state, I had the steering stem seal done at the same time, so I don't know which fixed the issue.