07-24-2019, 01:59 AM
(07-22-2019, 12:18 PM)Captainwoot_imp Wrote: Hello to all from Ontario Canada! hope everyone is enjoying the summer ! I have a question about front brake rotors. My 2016 cb had just under 20,000 km and I am in need of a set of replacement rotors. This will be the second set. I now have a brake vibe under moderate to heavy braking from highway speed. The first set were o.e.m replacements that were close to $800 cdn. That really hurt and I don't want to pay that again lol. I found a trw mst278 replacement , has anyone used these?
Thanks for any input
Brent
(on an unrelated note, my plastic headlamp bucket fell apart. I replaced it with a metal one and fitted it with a "trucklite" led headlamp)
When new, the rear disk on my 2017 CB1100 EX dragged when I spun the wheel to wax the chain. I complained to my dealer about it and they said I must be riding with my foot on the rear brake. I told them I seldom use the rear brake, and I do not rest my foot on the pedal. They told me to use the rear brake more.
A month or so later the disk was discoloured from being over heated. Honda Canada had them replace the disk and brake pads under warranty. The rear brake still drags at a certain point when I spin the wheel, but it yet to discolour. I assume the rear discs on the new CB1100 EXs are warped from the factory.
To make things worse the Honda engineers placed the brake fluid cup under a frame brace so it is impossible to remove the cap without removing the cup. Morons! When I got my CB back the rear brake was mush and almost useless. Obviously the mechanics did not bleed the brake fluid.
The front brakes also squeal just before stopping, but at least they work.
Really annoying that a Honda motorcycle that cost me about $16,000 Canadian out the door has faulty brakes. The brakes on my $6800 CB500XA had none of these faults.
I tried the other Honda dealer who installed my new tires. But they ignored my request to check the rear brake and bleed the line. They also ignored my request for new spark plugs.
Too bad we now pay more money for poor service.