Front-end shake under braking?

[Pussy]

From my personal experience, I reckon Robert is getting the hang of it!!
Sorry, RT

[Robert Taylor]

Sounds like we're back to 'If you don't know what you're doing, leave it the hell alone'

Thats usually good advice in all walks of life! And having come from an aircraft background that is extra prudent advice. As I have been at pains to point out previously almost everyday I see the often disastrous results of the ''kiwi can do attitude''. That mentality might be okay for pouring concrete but not when you are dealing with parts of machinery that if not serviced and set correctly have the ability to injure, maim or take life.
How many have incurred injury or lost life because of same?

[wkingham]

Can't make it Sunday. The callipers are still off as I have not had time to clean them out yet. Will hopefully get this done Saturday and let you know how things go.

Thanks for you comments

[wkingham]

Hi Guys,

Have put the brakes all back together after giving them all a good clean out. I also replaced the pads even though they still had quite a bit of meat on them but just wanted to cover all bases.

The problem is still there sad to say so it now leaves me with either the discs or the shocks.

Cheers

[Coldrider]

Measuring the disc for warp, and concave wear (pads chewing out the disc) will eliminate or criminate the discs.

[mogiman]

i had a rf400 which did the same i went through all the same processes as you only to find that the frame had a crack by the stearing head which let the forks twist under pressure normally under hard braking not sure if you solved your prob but i got mine wielded up bingo all was fine ,scared the s*** out me a few times till i found this

[wkingham]

Hi guys,

Have have finally got around to fixing the problem yesterday. The problem was the RH Front Disc. When I checked them they all looked sweet and probably due to the fact that they are floating etc.

Very pleased its all fixed especially since summer is so close.

Thanks for all you comments and advise. The front end is basically all reconditioned now and wont have to do anything with it for sometime now.

Cheers,

Wayne

[riffer]

Glad to hear it worked out well. A bike as front heavy as an RF is always going to exacerbate any disk warp, no matter how minor.

Enjoy your bike!