Pulsing front brake ( warped rotor )

[tr650bt]

Hi, I bought my Terra with 600 miles on it in showroom condition. I noticed a slight pulsing of the front brake when I first rode it but it was not severe. It has progressively gotten worse, now at nearly 3000 miles I believe, it is pretty bad. The pulsing is visible when appling the front brake, you can look down the fork tubes and watch the caliper moving. Actually you can see a slight movement in the caliper without applying the brake, a slight wobble.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Im wondering if the warranty will cover a warped rotor? 3000 miles is certianly premature failure especially that it was detectable with 600 miles and has progressively gotten worse. I did call my local BMW dealer and they warned me that Husqvarna may give some resistance to covering it under warranty because it is a "off-road vehicle" which yes I have been off road but nothing I have done in riding the machine has caused the failure.

Thoughts?

 

[bikehunter]

you can do nothing wrong by contacting them about the problem.
if its under warranty and there maybe a health and safety issue, surely that's enough to argue about!

 

[tr650bt]

We'll...no luck with the dealership.
Looks like I'll be searching around for an aftermarket front rotor.
The oem rotor is $280!
Anyone have any recommendations or ideas of rotors that are interchangeable with the Tr650?

 

[Baddrapp]

A couple of resellers are showing an EBC rotor for the terra. They are running around 136.00.

 

[Baddrapp]

Jcmotors shows EBC part #MD834, which is a 300mm rotor that fits multiple BMW's.

 

[Scutler]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-T...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a8c0c0b9c&vxp=mtr

 

[AUS_TR650]

Jcmotors shows EBC part #MD834, which is a 300mm rotor that fits multiple BMW's.

This Amazon site says it does not fit a Terra. Can you confirm this? The Terra rotor also has a six hole mounting face.

 

[Baddrapp]

When I did a search with Google. JCmotors list the MD834 fitting the Terra and Strada. When you do a search of the part number it shows it fits the 650 BMW's. I am just going off the searches and I have not tried to fit one.

 

[AUS_TR650]

When you do a search of the part number it shows it fits the 650 BMW's.

It also mentions it does not fit a 650GS Sertao. I would get JC Motors to double check fitment...

 

[Baddrapp]

I am sure Amazon is right. Good luck Brother.

 

[Scutler]

The Ebay link I posted has a set both front and rear for $134.98. Why not?

 

[AUS_TR650]

I am sure Amazon is right. Good luck Brother.

All good champ. I checked the EBC catalog and they're correct.

 

[tr650bt]

Thanks for the replies guys. I did order the ebc md834 and it is a direct fit.

 

[tr650bt]

The Ebay link I posted has a set both front and rear for $134.98. Why not?

Because poor Engrish in listing.lol, but seriously.
It's hard to say what the quality is of those; and coming from China would make a warranty or return difficult if problems with fit or performance arose. EBC is far more reputable and brakes are especially important on a motorcycle.
EBC-makes parts for aircraft
Chinese CNC- makes...stuff?

Also, there is a disclaimer in the listing that items are subject to import taxes. I'm not sure how much the taxes could be but nonetheless it is an added cost to the listed $135ish.

 

[AUS_TR650]

Thanks for the replies guys. I did order the ebc md834 and it is a direct fit.

Did you replace the pads at the same time? Recommended especially with having a previously faulty rotor.

 

[tr650bt]

Did you replace the pads at the same time? Recommended especially with having a previously faulty rotor.

Yes I ordered the ebc FA209/2HH pads, still waiting for those to arrive. I was going to mil down the original pads but for -$40 I just opted to replace them. I might still re-surface the original ones to keep as spares.

 

[Baddrapp]

Glad to hear the MD834 worked for you. Let us know how the FA209/2HH pads work.