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X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:52 am
by Greyerbeard
...which I believe is fairly common?
To be replaced without quibble under warranty anyway, so not a great problem!
Re: X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:19 am
by MrGrumpy
I had a spate of EBC ones warping a few years ago, but no problems recently. Whilst its no problem in the warranty period, it will be a problem when the warranty ends!
Re: X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:32 am
by Ralph
Mine did the same no problems they just put a new disc and pads on,
I'm not hard on the brakes so am keeping a eye on it but it's been ok since.
Re: X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:32 am
by Greyerbeard
MrGrumpy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:19 am
I had a spate of EBC ones warping a few years ago, but no problems recently. Whilst its no problem in the warranty period, it will be a problem when the warranty ends!
My pointed question will be - "Does the replacement disc itself have a 2-year warranty"!
Re: X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:43 am
by Ralph
I thought mine was warped from new but it only showed up from higher speeds
Re: X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:36 am
by MrGrumpy
Greyerbeard wrote: ↑Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:32 am
My pointed question will be - "Does the replacement disc itself have a 2-year warranty"!
One of those interesting questions! My guess is that it will be covered until the end of the 2 year warranty period. After then, I assume parts have a 12 month warranty.....though I don't know why I think 12 months rather than any other time! Parts will have a warranty, subject to wear & tear of course.
Re: X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 6:51 am
by StephenC
Hmm. My front brake is "lumpy". At low speed the brake makes the front of the bike bob slightly. I am going back next week for the v-belt (proper one's arrived) so I'll ask serious questions then.
Is there a website I can reference citing this as "fairly common"?
Re: X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:37 am
by Greyerbeard
StephenC wrote: ↑Fri Jan 18, 2019 6:51 am
Hmm. My front brake is "lumpy". At low speed the brake makes the front of the bike bob slightly. I am going back next week for the v-belt (proper one's arrived) so I'll ask serious questions then.
Is there a website I can reference citing this as "fairly common"?
Only that it seems to have been mentioned a few times on here - I haven't tried an internet search otherwise.
But those symptoms should definitely get you a replacement disc when checked by a dealer; assuming you're still in warranty.
Re: X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:30 am
by orange1290
7000kms on my xmax300 and front disc is fine. I believe it's a floating/semi floating disc, so could very well be the mounting pins/bobbins that are caked with dirt or brake dust causing the floating to stop. This will give a pulsating feeling through the front brake lever. Use brake cleaner to give the disc mounting points a thorough clean.
Re: X-Max 300 front disc warped...
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 1:32 am
by Greyerbeard
orange1290 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:30 am
7000kms on my xmax300 and front disc is fine. I believe it's a floating/semi floating disc, so could very well be the mounting pins/bobbins that are caked with dirt or brake dust causing the floating to stop. This will give a pulsating feeling through the front brake lever. Use brake cleaner to give the disc mounting points a thorough clean.
Inspected by dealer; confirmed as warped.