Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Brake problems???

[Twinfan]

Seeing as how there are now a couple of people with brake problems on this board, I thought I'd start a new thread.

Has anyone had a problem on their 999/749 with the master cylinder and/or other brake related parts? I'd be interested to hear how widespread the issue is.

Cheers!

[Loz]

I get a slight stickiness on the front brake of my 2003 999S. This always frees off after a couple hundred yards, but I will be monitoring even closer now after your experience, Twinfan!
I spoke to my dealer at the last service - a bit of copper grease on the brake pad pins was apparently the answer, but I have not done enough miles yet to confirm that this is the answer in my case.
If there's more to tell in the future, I'll be sure to mention it.

[spartacus]

Well, just as I posted on the last thread really.... brakes decided to stick on while i was riding, bus driver told me i'd best check my brakes as they were glowing.... this shortly after the front end compressed and i almost came to a grinding halt... fortunately i didn't come off or i wouldn't have been impressed.
But i'm hoping it's just a matter of needing some copper grease on the brake pad pins like Loz, i should get round to looking at it this week i hope (no, i must... need it for work again the week after)

[TP]

Guys, if you've suffered symptoms remotely similar to what the two blokes who've been down the road have suffered, get the bikes to your dealers and cite this thread!!!

[GsxrAge]

my cousin has a 749 he on manovers in Norway and wiill be itching to ride his when he gets back this week.
So I have sent him email to warn him.


Age

[spartacus]

well i've just read the post that TP-996 is on about.... Oh dear...
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xm...6381#pid145842
My bike is also a MY2004 bike from Ducati Manchester at the end of May.... and i've experienced the exact same symptoms, except i was lucky enough not to be thrown off...
Guess i'd better ring them on tuesday since I think they're shut on Monday's.... bummer

[Edited on 20-2-2005 by spartacus]

[ericthered40]

I can’t believe this, doesn’t sound right to me
I don’t think I’ve heard of brakes sticking to this level only requiring a little grease on the pins.
Don’t ride it and get some professional advice (that might not be from the dealer if that’s what they told you)

[Twinfan]

The problem seems to be master cylinder related - greasing pins won't help. They would free off easily is they stuck too. My brakes locked so hard the bike just stopped dead in it's tracks.

spartacus - DM are closed today but will be open tomorrow. I get the feeling Darren is going to get a few calls...

[andyb]

It really wants clarifying exactly what parts are the same on what bikes.

Are all the models of the 749-999 for the whole range?

Do they all use the same master cylinder?

What about calipers, are they the same apart from the radial ones on the Rs?

[jobr]

Good point by andyb as it is now becomming a bit worrying I am sure for all 749/999 owners.