1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Causes of warped front disk

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by SMR510 Rider, Aug 12, 2018.

  1. SMR510 Rider Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 SMR 510
    I have a 2007 SMR 510 and I've warped three disks. At first I thought I was just riding too aggressively, but now in running dual sport tires and the last trip I was really easy on the brakes when it warped. More accurately, it is thicker at one point than the others. Seems straight.

    More details: the first time I replaced it with a stock disk. When I was changing the wheels, I had to ruin the stock bolts, so I've been running stainless steel ones my mechanic got. When I changed the disk the last time, I got stock bolts again, but they were so soft I couldn't torque them to spec and ruined the new ones when I went to my spoked wheels again. Not wanting to pay $40 shipping for $5 bolts, I went back to the stainless ones. Could the bolts be a factor? The last time I didn't go with a Brembo disk. I got a braking one out of Italy that's 5 mm and aluminum carrier. My mechanic thinks maybe I have a sticking caliper piston and it's applying the brakes unevenly. What do you guys think? I feel like you should be able to put this setup to a track day that's a lot more demanding than my street riding.
  2. hhdwtmtw He who dies with the most toys wins...

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '14 TE300, '11 TE449, '10 TE250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
    Maybe use a dial indicator gauge to see if your front hub and disc are running true.
    Also check the 2 pins that allow the caliber to "float" are greased and not binding.
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  3. SMR510 Rider Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 SMR 510
    The rotor is a few months old. I don't have a dial indicator, but by spinning it I can see it binds between the pads at one point. Seems straight, just thicker. I noticed the brakes making a squealing noise when stopping. The pads are new. Maybe it's pad residue buildup.
  4. FReQRiDeR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NorCal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    510 SMR ITALIAN
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati 888 SPO
    is this a radial caliper? Unbolt it slightly, just loose. apply brake while tightening bolts. Worth a try?
  5. Trenchcoat85 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NorCal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '14 TE 310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 shovel, '75 DT400, '97 XR400
    your caliper may not be floating equally on each side of the rotor. Ensure that the caliper pins (usually have the rubber boots) are smooth and lubricated. Do not confuse these pins with the pad pins.

    One pad being significantly worn compared to the other would also be an indicator of this.

    an eyeball and a rigid piece of wire should easily show and warpage, out-of-round or any other problems your wheel, hub, or caliper may have.