Bonneville America Forums Forums Technical Forums Accessories Replacement rotors, calipers, pads etc.

As with many on this site my front rotor is warped. I want to fix this, but I'd like some info on the problem first. Why is this a problem on our bikes, is it the materials in the rotor, or some issue with the caliper? I'd like to know how I could keep this from happening again so soon. Those of you out there that have had this problem what did you do and with what product? Any info on aftermarket brake parts that anyone here has had good luck with would be greatly appreciated.

EBC rotor, Beringer H12A caliper. Been using this setup for about 2 years now with no issues

I have a slightly warped rotor... but it's not that bad. I'll replace it when it needs replacing due to wear. Meanwhile I've replaced worn OEM pads with EBC. No worries there.

I have my old rotor in the garage. I upgraded to the floating front rotor. You want it?

I'm not sure who you directed your offer too there Mike... me or Ian, but I'm good. Like you I'll go to a floating rotor when it's time.

Thanks Gurdy, I too am going the floating rotor way as well, but I appreciate the offer. EBC seems to be the popular choice around here. I hope there's a few more people out there, who could chime in with what they've used.

ebc is the way to go, no doubt . After break-in they are awesome stoppers.

+1 EBC rotor & pads. They're the ones that should have been on the TBA's & Speedies when they rolled out of Hinckley instead of the inferior metal frisbies they came with.

I'm in the same situation I think with my rotors being a bit suspect . The rear brake locks up a bit too easily for my liking which I suspect is a warped rotor.

Then there's the front ones which are great stopping wise, but I get this annoying squeak coming from them when I turn the bars left. Like when I'm riding slowly and have to turn the bars rather than lean for instance. Got no idea what that's all about but I'd like to know cos I don't like noises, especially from brakes.

Anyway, can anyone tell me why the floating roters are better?

I could google it but I'd rather hear it from those that have already done the change to find out what difference it makes. That's of course if anyone's interested in telling me.

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Floating rotors are lighter (less rotating mass reducing centrifugal force)
They dissipate heat better(less likely to get brake fade)
Two separate parts, allowing for expansion without warp-age
Because the outer portion floats(small amount of movement side to side) this gives better contact with brake pads, thus allowing you to stop a bit quicker