Howabusa Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 The front brake rotors on the FJR have 91,000 miles on them. They don’t look the best but aren’t warped or don’t have any grooves in them. They feel good when I brake and work well. So, I am wondering what is the best way to clean them up? Sandpiper, 600 grit? Any ideas? I don’t really want to spend $400 for new rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Always clean mine with scotch bight pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted March 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, 2talltim said: Always clean mine with scotch bight pads. Dry? Use any chemicals? I thought of that but was wondering if that is abrasive enough? Edited March 5, 2020 by Howabusa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Just now, Howabusa said: Dry? Use any chemicals? Just soapy water with some kind of gease cutter when washing or general housekeeping. With brake cleaner non- chlorinated for deeper cleaning( the chlorinated will melt the scotch bright) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) above min thickness at 91k? there's lots of repro rotors under $400. Edited March 5, 2020 by motocat12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 I would buy a low mileage pair off a parts bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 I would get a new Goldwing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlboro man Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) 91k You got use out of them lol . Or is it you just never hit the brake’s Edited March 5, 2020 by marlboro man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 59 minutes ago, Pauly said: I would buy a low mileage pair off a parts bike. This or certain pads like Lyndall Gold's will clean rotars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted March 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Pauly said: I would buy a low mileage pair off a parts bike. I have heard of guys buying used rotors that turn out to be warped. Rather just buy new. OEMs with the mounting bolts are $400 at Partshark. Around $450 for EBCs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted March 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Tonik said: I would get a new Goldwing. If I had your money I would just get a new bike but it wouldn’t be a wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Howabusa said: I have heard of guys buying used rotors that turn out to be warped. Rather just buy new. OEMs with the mounting bolts are $400 at Partshark. Around $450 for EBCs. Then I think OEM is the best choice for you.. and that is really hard to fault. Smart call for trouble-free installation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted March 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Most likely I will just clean up the rotors and put the new EBC pads on that I already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 OEM rotors provide plenty enough braking force IMO. EBCs sure do have a Better initial bite, though it’s not needed IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: OEM rotors provide plenty enough braking force IMO. EBCs sure do have a Better initial bite, though it’s not needed IMO. I've never thought really strong initial bite was a benefit on a street bike. I've gone with less aggressive front pads on several bikes. I'd rather modulate the brake as needed and not upset the chassis. Probably less of a concern with a full suite of electronics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 9 hours ago, Tpoppa said: I've never thought really strong initial bite was a benefit on a street bike. I've gone with less aggressive front pads on several bikes. I'd rather modulate the brake as needed and not upset the chassis. Probably less of a concern with a full suite of electronics. Yeah I agree, I’d rather have a a smoother less aggressive bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) Just dont go china rotors. The one's I had shook under heavy braking. I also prefer a progressive pad, not a hard initial bite. Street or track. Edited March 6, 2020 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted March 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 31 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Just dont go china rotors. The one's I had shook under heavy braking. I also prefer a progressive pad, not a hard initial bite. Street or track. I have heard about the cheaper Chinese rotors. I have run the EBC HH pads on my Busa and FJR for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 16 hours ago, Howabusa said: I have heard of guys buying used rotors that turn out to be warped. Rather just buy new. OEMs with the mounting bolts are $400 at Partshark. Around $450 for EBCs. Pretty sure mike can get you some ebc rotors. I’ve ran the cheap Arashi branded rotors with no issues. I’ve used scotch Brite and sandpaper With a sanding block to clean up old ones. Cleaning up is worth it as long as there still over the minimum thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 The Arashi I bought for the ST3 seemed to be decent quality, but there were no tapped holes for my ABS tone ring. After that nonsense, I appreciate Kent's position and can see no fault in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 look up rotor hone http://www.brushresearch.com/brushes.php?c1=6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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