Brake Disc Update

[1ka]

Ahh, Vernier calipers.  Takes me back.

A tip with the Verniers, use two small shims on either side of the disc, and measure across these.  This will avoid measuring the disc edge lip (if any).  Just remember to subtract the shims after 

[howard]

May be Kawasaki should investigate this disc problem, this subject has had over 500 hits on it so we cant all be wrong.
H

[vfrtom]

As I said previously, I will not let this drop. I have been dealing with Simon Chitty in Customer Relations in K UK.
Any suggestions as to who to go to next. K Europe?
Tom

[howard]

My brake discs were changed at 8k even though the bike was out of warranty and had been serviced by my self.
I live in France and I had to contact Kawasaki France who agreed there was a problem and the new discs were modifyed,this might exsplain the fact when they ordered the discs from the dealership they went back ordered.(about 6 weeks to get them).When the bike was 1st tested by the Kawasaki garage there responce was they all do that sir!. I hate being told there is nothing wrong when I had to traveled 70k for diagnosis, at this point I insisted that they phone Kawasaki and the rest is history.
As I have been in the motor trade all my life I think Kawasaki should be recalling all the relavent bikes and replacing the discs even if they are out of warranty
I would exspect to make a contrubution to the repair if my bike hade done more than 25 to 30k.
H

[Boomer]

A pair of these will do the job nicely.


Or perhaps these would be easier to get in.

What you actually need is one of these. Measure at several places around the disc.

[1ka]

New discs fitted under warranty at 12K service.

They also noticed the front wheel bearings were knackered and replaced those too.  I thought the handling was becoming a little lively at speed.

It would seem that the seals on the bearings are not particularly good, so if you ride all-weather, get the dealer to check them out.

Kudos again to Bristol Kawasaki for noticing and replacing stuff immediately with no hassle for me.

[BigAlan]

Just had my dealer tell me my disks are warped at 4k miles and will replace them, whats the cure once and for all with regards to this issue?

Great bike apart form this problem.

Alan

[Kwikasfuki]

Just had my dealer tell me my disks are warped at 4k miles and will replace them, whats the cure once and for all with regards to this issue?

Great bike apart form this problem.

Alan

The warping issue was supposed to have been fixed on the '11 model. Allegedly.

New discs fitted under warranty at 12K service.

They also noticed the front wheel bearings were knackered and replaced those too.  I thought the handling was becoming a little lively at speed.

It would seem that the seals on the bearings are not particularly good, so if you ride all-weather, get the dealer to check them out.

Kudos again to Bristol Kawasaki for noticing and replacing stuff immediately with no hassle for me.

Also not surpised to hear about the bearings.

Long shot, but is bearing wear linked to disc warping (clutching at straws here)

[1ka]

The warping issue was supposed to have been fixed on the '11 model. Allegedly.

Mine's a late '11 model, so I guess not 

[Kwikasfuki]

Sorry, that should be fixed on the '10 models onwards

[Mogster]

now that's interesting.... just called to book the bike in and for vibration problem and a slight 'clunking' when braking at under 30mph,,,, which is a tad wierd,,, anyone else got that btw.... and the dealers Lloyd cooper, came back with a 'nono couldn't possibly be discs... nope not a chance'...
I can almost see him reading the memo from Kawasaki ..... Hmmm the thick plottens..

Tis in on wednesday so i'll up date then...

Oh tis a 2011 model with 5k on the clock... sound familiar 

[BigAlan]

The vibration issue and the brake "clonking" when braking is exactly the same as my bike yesterday and it is warped disks, and being replaced by Mr K under warranty.

Alan

[Rusty]

14 months old and 13000 miles I don't have any vibration, the discs are fine the top box is still there  ....