14R front rotors

Danno

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14R front rotors
05/12/14 5:33 PM

How thick are they? I believe the stock 14 rotors were 5mm thick and therefore prone to warpage. My Galfers, which have between 20K and 40K miles of use measure 5.15-5.20mm which leads me to think they were 5.25mm when new.

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shotgun

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RE: 14R front rotors
05/13/14 8:31 AM

I'm showing 5.25 with a set of calipers at the outer edges of the rotor "petals" where the brake discs don't rub.
Wear minimum is stamped at 4.50. I'm down to 4.88 already at 8,xxx miles.
I see Galfers coming up...

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Danno

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RE: 14R front rotors
05/13/14 10:14 AM

That's good info. As many 'warped rotors' stories I've read about the ZX-and C-14s, I don't think any of them included measurements. Sounds like they upgraded the thickness, but maybe not the material?

'07 CPB Blue; ZGST windscreen with MRA X-screen adjustable spoiler, tube bar adaptor, PC III, ATRE,BMC air filter, modified stock seat with 2nd Look cover,Scorpion Flame Ti slip-ons, Galfer rotors front and rear, braided-stainless lines, C-F 10R front fender, C-F hugger, C-F inner fairing panels, painted foreman's fins with faux C-F inlay, polished rim lips wired for heated gear and accessories, Givi V35 side bags and E41 topcase with SW-Motech qd mounts

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carabuser

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RE: 14R front rotors
05/13/14 10:40 AM

Little off topic, but when the bike is new, I think there is a thin coating on the rotors, a little scotch rite and brake cleaner will help things out, I don't think the dumbass at the dealer did this when they prepped my bike ...

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Blkcasper

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RE: 14R front rotors
05/13/14 3:16 PM

I'll have to check mine. Im pushing close to 23k and pads look to be close to 1/4 of pad left. Haven't had in issue with warping.

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RE: 14R front rotors
05/13/14 4:30 PM

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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