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Brakes Pulsate - frustrated.

  • Broker
    Broker
    13 years ago

     Hi Guys, am hoping someone can help.

    I have a 2006 Vrod (VRSCA) - the first with the twin rotor Brembo's.  The front brake started to pulsate quite dramatically especially once warmed.  I took it straight to my Harley guy who is a long time Harley specialist and been very good.  He diagnosed a warped rotor (which i agreed with).  We replaced the rotors and by the time i got home from his workshop (40 min ride), the brakes were pulsating again.  They arent quite as 'grabby' but i can definately feel it.. Gets fukn embarrassing pulling up at lights I can tell you.  Am frustrated and cant think what it could possibly be.  I domnt want to just keep going back to the mechanic and paying for things that arent right until we get it right.  Has anyone had any experience with this or possibly any suggestions?  Any comments appreciated!

    Broker.

  • Toto_jp
    Toto_jp
    13 years ago
    Did your mechanic check the brakes are releasing ?? maybe the calliper is sticking causing the shoes to drag all the time also check the callipers are square\ parallel to the rotor
    jack the front wheel off the ground and check run out on the disks as well
  • FLSTC
    FLSTC
    13 years ago

    you are not clear , but i assume that both rotors and new brake pads as well ? 

  • Broker
    Broker
    13 years ago

     Yeah mate it could be any of those.  I'll jack it up tmoro and check out all as suggested. Thanks.

  • Broker
    Broker
    13 years ago

     FLSTC, just the rotors have been replaced. nothing else. Have had a warped disc on my car before and this felt similar.  its obviously not the rotors tho as theyve been replaced.  Have read a few threads on other sites now and it does seem to have occurred to others yet no definitive explanation.  I'll just have to trial and error it .....

  • Broker
    Broker
    13 years ago

     Thanks Allde - yeah that thread seems to touch on exactly what my issues are.  I am not mechanically minded and so get lost when people start talking floating rotors and pins etc.  I couldnt see any one answer so i'll just have to go through a process of elimination.  Thanks mate.

  • HogBag
    HogBag
    13 years ago
    Does the bike have ABS brakes.
  • Broker
    Broker
    13 years ago

     Hey Hog, no ABS....