Re: front disk rollers

[Mick <bmwmick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 06:52 PM 8/1/2007, Dan Fordice wrote:
> Hello Presidents,
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> The front rotors on my 2000 R1100R have started rattling when I go over
> small bumps. I can grab the rotors and wiggle them from side to side, and
> when I apply the brakes the rattling stops. Obviously I need to replace the
> rollers, but in the meantime I have a couple of questions: Any idea how long
> I can continue riding with the old rollers? Is it a safety hazard? Will
> continued use damage other parts of the brake assembly? My daughter is
> getting married in a few weeks so my wife has informed me that I have
> neither the time nor the money nor the inclination to repair the bike right
> now, but I would like to go for a short ride now and then.

Dan,
  I've seen two cases where the rollers were so worn that the rotor actually
shifted on the carrier basket.  These were extreme cases and both bikes
had more than 60K miles on them.  There are some good tips on replacing
them on the www.ibmwr.com tech pages.

Mick
Tucson