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by Mate021
Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one
Replies: 13
Views: 1903

Re: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one

David. wrote: 34 11 2 338 257 SET: REPAIR BRAKE CALIPER - D=32/36MM

Ofc the sales rep was wrong, this part number includes both pistons and seals, as shown in the picture David provided
by Mate021
Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one
Replies: 13
Views: 1903

Re: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one

I assume that you've examined the disc itself to see any deformation that would also cause more heating and wear? yes, the disc is perfectly smooth to the touch at the moment im waiting to hear from the bmw sales rep, so i can confirm their repair set indeed includes new pistons as well as seals. I...
by Mate021
Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one
Replies: 13
Views: 1903

Re: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one

David. wrote: 34 11 2 338 257 SET: REPAIR BRAKE CALIPER - D=32/36MM



hmmm, im guessing the sales rep was mistaken when he gave me info there wer only rubber seals in the repair set...
that explains the insane price of 100eur :D
by Mate021
Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one
Replies: 13
Views: 1903

Re: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one

Thank you for the link!


Im in the process of ordering the new caliper seals. The price seems a bit crazy, my local bmw dealer wants 100eur for the rebuild kit for a single caliper. And the kit doesnt include new pistons, just the seals
by Mate021
Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one
Replies: 13
Views: 1903

Re: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one

understood, so the one caliper is linked explanation from the mechanic is pure BS

ty for clearing that up
by Mate021
Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Engine stuttering/starved when aggressively opening throttle
Replies: 10
Views: 1914

Re: Engine stuttering/starved when aggressively opening throttle

Thank you very much! This example is exactly what happens to me, the same abrupt stutter, also all the spark plugs were changed with the problem persisting. Seems the coils need proper checking, as described in the forum posts. Unfortunately i am not sure how exactly coils were checked. I saw the me...
by Mate021
Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one
Replies: 13
Views: 1903

Front left brake disc a lot hotter than the right one

Hi everyone, i just joined the forum, as i have 2 issues with my 2006 R1200RT, already made a post about the first issue :) The bike is the one with "wizzy" linked brakes. The second issue i have is that the left brake disc is always getting a lot hotter than the right one. As a result my ...
by Mate021
Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Engine stuttering/starved when aggressively opening throttle
Replies: 10
Views: 1914

Engine stuttering/starved when aggressively opening throttle

Hi Everyone, im a recent owner of a 2006 R1200RT. Fell in love with this big bike :) have a serious issue, would love if someone can offer an advice. The engine would start stuttering, feels like its fuel starved, when i quickly add throttle. If i add throttle more slowly, than it works ok. This hap...