front disc limits

beek · 22-Nov-2005, 15:35

Is there a minimum disc limit for a mot test.

what thickness do you think discs should be replaced

skidlids · 22-Nov-2005, 15:44

normally found marked on the disc and can relate to several things like original disc thickness, disk material and also how far across the pads can come in the callipers

beek · 22-Nov-2005, 18:54

The disc were originally 5mm they are now 3.25 and 3.50.mm
There is a slight lip to edge of disc which i could remove easily

are they ok or should i replace

Rushjob · 22-Nov-2005, 19:05

As Skidlids has said - there will be a wear limit stamped on the inner edge of the disc - most Ducs I've seen on standard discs are 4 or 4.5mm min thickness depending on them being 4.5 or 5mm thick when new as a guide.

Rushjob · 22-Nov-2005, 19:06

Just checked the manual - ST4S new thickness 5mm +/- 0.1mm - wear limit 4.5mm!
Fink you need some new ones......

skidlids · 22-Nov-2005, 22:42

One of my sets of discs has a wear limit of 3.6mm. As you are quite away below this with one disc I would look at replacing them. There are Pairs of New Wavey discs going on Ebay for £149. My mate with the Powervalve engine in the Mito has just ordered some so waiting for his feedback on them.

mikesps · 01-Dec-2005, 10:20

Don't run around with overly worn discs. This happened braking for turn 15 @ Sepang on a track-day. The cast iron disc broke up and tore the caliper off the fork leg. Luckily there is lots of run off there.

Mike

beek · 01-Dec-2005, 20:17

Many thanks to all who replied I now know what i need to do. scrap the discs and get some new ones

deej · 04-Dec-2005, 16:45

bleedy hell mikey,that looks bad

im looking at those wavey disks too, some feedback would be good, i have emailed a previous buyer and he s said they look good and weigh a bit lighter than standard disks but he hasnt fitted them yet as its for a winter project bike

deej · 09-Dec-2005, 19:55

any news on these disks yet ??????

my front disks are measuring just over 3mm now, 22000 miles so its about time they were replaced for a bling set i think, wish i could afford the galfers but cant so the ebay ones will have to do

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22-Nov-2005, 15:35	#1
beek Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 105 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dorset front disc limits Is there a minimum disc limit for a mot test. what thickness do you think discs should be replaced Reply

22-Nov-2005, 15:44	#2
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club normally found marked on the disc and can relate to several things like original disc thickness, disk material and also how far across the pads can come in the callipers Reply

22-Nov-2005, 18:54	#3
beek Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 105 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dorset The disc were originally 5mm they are now 3.25 and 3.50.mm There is a slight lip to edge of disc which i could remove easily are they ok or should i replace Reply

22-Nov-2005, 19:05	#4
Rushjob Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,802 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincs Mood: :-) As Skidlids has said - there will be a wear limit stamped on the inner edge of the disc - most Ducs I've seen on standard discs are 4 or 4.5mm min thickness depending on them being 4.5 or 5mm thick when new as a guide. Reply

22-Nov-2005, 19:06	#5
Rushjob Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,802 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincs Mood: :-) Just checked the manual - ST4S new thickness 5mm +/- 0.1mm - wear limit 4.5mm! Fink you need some new ones...... Reply

01-Dec-2005, 10:20	#7
mikesps Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 235 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kuala Lumpur Don't run around with overly worn discs. This happened braking for turn 15 @ Sepang on a track-day. The cast iron disc broke up and tore the caliper off the fork leg. Luckily there is lots of run off there. Mike Reply

01-Dec-2005, 20:17	#8
beek Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 105 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dorset Many thanks to all who replied I now know what i need to do. scrap the discs and get some new ones Reply