BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

My hoop is cocked.  The local independent has provided new brake pads all round, two new Michelin Road pilot 4's having already cleaned and released the callipers on the front and carried out the MOT.  All for £400, which I am ecstatic about. Considering the BMW garage wanted £900 ...

Forgot to add that it was quite clear from the screws holding the callipers in that they have not been removed in a long time, bearing in mind I have taken my bike to the dealers for at least three services I would like to think at least one of them included a service of the brakes.

I took my bike in to the local independent and he was able to clean the callipers and release one of the pistons that was sticking.  It requires new brake pads which he will replace next week and look at the fluid as he thinks it may have some air in the system due to the brake pad on one s...

Thanks for the information, I have the bike booked in with a local independent in the morning so we will see what was required and the cost.
I will update accordingly.
Thanks to those who have taken the time to help me.

Thanks for the replies, so I’m correct in thinking there’s no mileage limit regarding the callipers or a service that includes calliper replacement. Unless pistons seize etc and cannot be freed or removed without damaging the calliper?

My bike recently failed its MOT as the front brake stuck on during the rolling road test, this loosened off when the bike was moved but I had not experienced the problem when riding the bike.  I contacted my usual BMW dealer who said that it I may as well have new callipers due to the bike ...