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    Brake Pad Failure

    /Users/christopherweld/Desktop/Brake Pads.jpeg I have an '18 RT with just over 25K miles and got a shrieking sound from my rear brake. While suspecting a rock inspection revealed disintegrating brake pads (see photo). Is this a common experience? Pads were replaced
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    2007 R1200GS front ABS air gap too large

    Hi All, I've just joined (still trial) and am hoping to find useful perspectives here. A couple weeks ago I picked up this 2007 R1200GS and noticed the "brake failure" indicator stays lit while riding. Sometimes on startup it's off, but the first time I apply the brakes it illuminates and stays...
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    Recommended brake pad for 2002 R1150R

    I'm looking to order rear brake pads for my '02 R1150R. I am looking at the beemerboneyard site and see they offer both organic and semi-sintered. Don't know what I currently have on the bike, but they tend to grab hard at low speeds, which I don't like. Any opinions on which pads are...
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    R65 Brake lever has no pressure, trying to bleed

    I've recently acquired my first motorcycle -- a 1982 BMW R65. Today I decided to do some work on the brakes but have run into problems. I rode it twice the day after getting it back from the mechanic for a tune-up since the bike had been sitting for a long time. He assured me the bike was in...
  5. Z

    Rear Brake issue on 2004 R1200CLC

    Hello everyone. This weekend, while going over my bike, I noticed that the disk on my rear break wobbles ever so slightly. If I flick the disk, it will subtly ring as it hits the calipers. I think that this is a major problem. I would like to get this fixed. The question, is this kind of work...
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    87 K75S Best or easiest way to replace front rotors and pads.

    Got my new rotors and pads from ebc yesterday. Read manual, was surprised to see that you shouldn't re-use the self locking nuts to the rotor mounting bolts. Did a long search full of NLA's, superceded bys, etc and found some new ones from a dealer here in the usa.. waiting till they arrive...
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    Value of replacing most of the brake fluid in a 2004 RT?

    I like to use the local motorcycle shop for routine service work. They have done a routine motorcycle brake fluid change, which changes out most of the fluid in the front and rear brake lines. I did this before I realized you need to remove the gas tank to access all 3 circuits since it has...
  8. M

    replacement front disc for 74 R90/6

    I would like to replace the front disk on my 74 R90/6 with a drilled disc. Any thoughts on where to get the best deal on one? Also, any thoughts on making this change? Mark Land of OZ
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    Brake Failure Light-2004 R1150RTP

    2004 R1150RTP. Thrice in the past two days, during or just following a stop, I had the warning (bulb) triangle and the brake failure lights come on. The triangle would go out almost immediately. The brake failure light would flash for about 5 seconds, then go out. No noticeable difference in...
  10. espressoforyou

    1200gs electrical problem, need help

    I have a 2005 R1200gs with 40,000 miles on it. About a month ago I noticed the following while riding: Brake Failure light flashing Turn signals not working Emergency Flashers not working Horn not working Trip meter not working Heated grips not working Brake light on tail light not working...
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    squeal

    :wavei posted this almost 2 years ago.the response was tepid.i know,i should have done more about it but hell,the front brake works great and so i ride knowing not to use the rear brake.the bike;1971 R60/5.when i got her she was a solo bike and came with the squeel.i ignored the noise and...
  12. S

    2004 r1200cl rear brake rotor

    It's time to replace the rear brake floating rotor. Am I stuck with BMW OEM, or is there help out there? Any news on NOT using a floating rotor? Appreciate the feedback.
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