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### 2020 R1250RT Leaking Front Brakes After Recall Video ###

What kills me is how they can "F" up something up that is so simple and they have been building them for years.
 
PoorUB said:
What kills me is how they can "F" up something up that is so simple and they have been building them for years.
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My guess it’s the “value engineering” trend that is carried out by people that have a weak understanding of the product.
OM
 
Today Nov 10, the dealer is picking up my bike to remove the third set of leaking Hayes calipers and installing my fourth set. I've had my bike 7 months and two of them it's sat parked because of this ongoing issue, sad.

Steve
 
Are the Brembos available from the R1200RT? I would pay for a couple Brembo calipers and get back on the road instead of take a chance on another set of Hayes!
 
PoorUB said:
Are the Brembos available from the R1200RT? I would pay for a couple Brembo calipers and get back on the road instead of take a chance on another set of Hayes!
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BMW hasn't acknowledge a fix yet, this is nothing more than a band-aid so I can ride until they start leaking again. I'm taking a wait and see approach to see if Brembo is the fix.

Steve
 
I just returned from the dealer with my FOURTH set of Hayes calipers in 7 months, they also replaced the rim. The clock is ticking on these to start leaking, stay tuned.

Steve
 
So I bought my new R1250GS on November 7th, three days after the stop order. So I must assume the bike was built after 2/28/20, otherwise they couldn't have legally sold it. My Hayes calipers are not leaking, and these brakes are better than the fancy Brembos on my '19 Ducati Monster 1200S. The rear Brembo master cylinder failed on that bike and had to be replaced in the first year.

rickdm
 
rickdm said:
So I bought my new R1250GS on November 7th, three days after the stop order. So I must assume the bike was built after 2/28/20, otherwise they couldn't have legally sold it. My Hayes calipers are not leaking, and these brakes are better than the fancy Brembos on my '19 Ducati Monster 1200S. The rear Brembo master cylinder failed on that bike and had to be replaced in the first year.

rickdm
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Just keep an eye on them, I had one set (out of four) that was good for a few weeks then started leaking. I would also pitch-a-bitch at the dealer and see if they'll take care of you for your first service, it can't hurt and good luck.

Steve
 
This is what I've heard from the NHTSA guy:

"We have been in contact with BMW and it sounds like they are working on a more comprehensive solution."

Not much but it sounds better than a band-aid.

Steve
 
jgoertz said:
Thanks for the full link -- I don't have an affected Triumph, so hadn't read the full article.
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the good news is that the Brembo pads can be changed in about ten minutes on the bike without removing the calipers, wheels, etc. They just drop in from the back of the caliper. One pin screw. The Hayes calipers have to be removed and then taken apart to get to the pads,
 
Been a couple of weeks since last post. Anyone reporting positive movement in this, one of BMW's most recent, debacles? Last I heard BMW might/would/should/could be replacing Hayes with Brembo...that still the thought?
 
Motodan said:
Been a couple of weeks since last post. Anyone reporting positive movement in this, one of BMW's most recent, debacles? Last I heard BMW might/would/should/could be replacing Hayes with Brembo...that still the thought?
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They could, should. But might, would ??? Ha Ha Ha. They will, of course, replace with Brembos. At the cost to the owner of $2,000, however. (personal experience. See my thread on this)
 
My contact with the NHTSA sent me this when I asked him if BMW was going back to Brembo.

(That notion has been floated but no official word on whether that will be the final remedy.)

FYI,

Steve
 
Repeat customer

I discussed this with my dealer when trading my 1200rt in on a 1250rt, bike was double checked and no issues. Delivered to my house in a truck and sat for five days before first ride. Bike had 7mi on it from the check ride from the tech commissioning the bike. Came out to the garage to find a puddle on the floor, dealer picked the bike up stat and replaced both front calipers, pads and the rim from the stains on it. Fast forward eight months and 4600mi and I’ve got a new puddle on the second set. pretty disappointed in this but I know my dealer will look after me as they’ve always done. BMW does need to step it up a bit. My 310r had a brake recall as well and a bit tired of this
 
coachz said:
I discussed this with my dealer when trading my 1200rt in on a 1250rt, bike was double checked and no issues. Delivered to my house in a truck and sat for five days before first ride. Bike had 7mi on it from the check ride from the tech commissioning the bike. Came out to the garage to find a puddle on the floor, dealer picked the bike up stat and replaced both front calipers, pads and the rim from the stains on it. Fast forward eight months and 4600mi and I’ve got a new puddle on the second set. pretty disappointed in this but I know my dealer will look after me as they’ve always done. BMW does need to step it up a bit. My 310r had a brake recall as well and a bit tired of this
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You should join us guys who have filed a complaint with the NHTSA. This was the only way to get BMW to address this brake issue.

Steve

https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/BMW/R%25201250%2520RT
 
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