rear disc brake rotor issue

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Late Christmas present

Brad said:

That's not very nice
You say terrible things.

Did you get that book I recommended to you for Christmas?
It will make very informative reading for you over the holidays

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Guys, after the beating Konrads has taken for his brake issue, do you think it's reasonable to require Brad to buy Konrads a signed copy of the Pridmore book?

Ya know, late Christmas present?


I mean, Konrads sounds like a sincere guy, who may have the unfortunate need to keep his bike outside (related or unrelated to the brake issue). But compared to some of the abuse that others of us have put our 1199's through, tracking them and such, I tend to believe that Konrads may be innocent of such abuse.

Even if he isn't, he sure comes across as a nice guy.

And while I try to inspect my bike for issues, as often as I remember, guys, this may be a wake up call to the rest of us, to check our bikes over better and more frequently, before something happens to our bodies or our bikes. (Just like Kope999R's "engine hanging by a thread" thread reminds us.)

So:
Brad- thank you for reminding us to keep a better eye on our bikes

Stw- thanks for tempering his advice & keeping us in line with your brotherly tone

Topolino- thanks for calling Brad on it (since I figure he's really trying to help-- maybe just a little more caustic-sounding to our American ears)

Phil- thanks for simplifying the issue

Mark419ny- thanks for sticking to your early New Year's resolution & not using this thread to bash our bikes



PS Konrads: while it may have absolutely nothing to do with your current brake issue, I agree with some of the guys suggesting you use the back brake sparingly, if at all. Unless you're at the track, tapping it, showing up the rest of us, and backing it into the corners.


And,Godspeed & Happy New Year to you all!!!

i want nothing from him lol

thank you all for the advice.. i now will have 2 new habits
1. more frequent bike checks
2. ONLY using the front brake while riding.. rear for traffic lights and such stops of course to keep it from rolling

konrads said:

i want nothing from him lol

thank you all for the advice.. i now will have 2 new habits
1. more frequent bike checks
2. ONLY using the front brake while riding.. rear for traffic lights and such stops of course to keep it from rolling

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Konrads, if I saw you riding that bike in that appalling condition around the streets I wouldn't be bothered to give you the time of day

Point 1. Good news indeed But see if you could spare the time to give the bike some TLC. That way it will make it easier to identify problems earlier, and before they become catastrophic. Right?

Point 2. Don't stop using the rear though. Besides being ideal to hold the bike at a standstill at the lights, it can provide a good stabilizing effect in some circumstances during normal road riding and certainly up into the realms of sport riding.
Remember they also put rear brakes on race bikes for good reason as well

Enjoy

fireman1251 said:

Looks like a stuck piston to me. Either that or a pedal that was too tightly adjusted.

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If he's storing it outside, I'd suspect water/moisture in the brake fluid and lines. Heated up, the fluid will expand and close the caliper the same as if you were lightly riding/dragging the rear brake.

Seen similar failures before caused by it.

Charliem90 said:

If he's storing it outside, I'd suspect water/moisture in the brake fluid and lines. Heated up, the fluid will expand and close the caliper the same as if you were lightly riding/dragging the rear brake.

Seen similar failures before caused by it.

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The very thought of storing my bike outside gives me the chills....

Stw said:

The very thought of storing my bike outside gives me the chills....

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Agreed.
Even though I did it to both the DUCATI's While I was carrying out some major structural works on the downstairs area at my house.

It was pouring rain as well for those weeks

Stw said:

The very thought of storing my bike outside gives me the chills....

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Its not so bad.


Mine is in a old carriage house with the sides disintegrating. Sort of like a rotting barn.

Keeps the bike dry and one step away from being outside.


Guys here didn't like my coffee table and couch, they would really hate my country garage lol

Phil said:

Easy answer: the compound on the brake pad came off (shows it in pic) on one side and the steel plate ground the disc down.
Warranty.

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yes !

UPDATE:
Rear caliper ceased.. all replacement parts are on order.. covered under warranty!! yes!
thank you ducati/triumph of NYC..

without warranty the parts would be around $500