I went for EBC rear disc and pads (sintered). The bike has been ridden through several winters and I was prepared for a real mess but it was much better than I expected. The backs of the pads were rusty but the pistons were very clean. Got the footrest plates powder coated and removed the flapper valve at the same time.
I won't order anything at the front until I pull it apart and inspect it all but I will most likely go with EBC again. I'm considering getting the ESA shocks rebuilt at the same time.
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Would that be the MD671 rear disc and FA363HH pads.
https://www.motorworks.co.uk/brake-disc-bra00671-1.html
https://www.motorworks.co.uk/brake-pads ... 97a-1.html
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Yes, that's the stuff. I think the old pads were EBC HH too but they were in quite a state. I decided that since I was replacing the disc it would be a false economy to reuse the old ones even if they had plenty of life left in them.
I've just pulled one of the front callipers off and it is a similar story. After cleaning up, the pads are barely worn EBC HH but at least not rusty this time. The discs measure 4.42mm so also well within tolerance. It's looking like all the front is going to need is a few new fastenings (for cosmetic benefit - I'm a tart!) some copaslip and a vat of brake cleaner.
Now I've got to decide what to do with the fork lowers.
I've just pulled one of the front callipers off and it is a similar story. After cleaning up, the pads are barely worn EBC HH but at least not rusty this time. The discs measure 4.42mm so also well within tolerance. It's looking like all the front is going to need is a few new fastenings (for cosmetic benefit - I'm a tart!) some copaslip and a vat of brake cleaner.
Now I've got to decide what to do with the fork lowers.
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Stainless steel caliper pins look nice, got mine from Chris Shaw Engineering.
viewtopic.php?p=43675&hilit=stainless#p43675
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I have HH pads all around. I know this may sound silly but i find my rear brake is now on or off with no feel to the pedal. Before they had a progressive feel with Brembo organics. I've checked everything and it's tip-top. No sticky pistons etc. BMW confirmed this with a free health check. I will revert to organic once they wear down. I changed my rear disc at 53 thou miles. A lip had started and was down to 3.9mm. It still had the original fitted going by the service history.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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On a slightly different note been looking for a workshop manual for the 2010 rt. preferably in paper format. If anyone has such a beastie they could sell to me be very appreciative.
I too like to do everything new when I buy a second hand bike so will be doing all the fluids etc once weather warms up a bit as working outdoors. Will also build a belly pan for it to protect the exhausts. Got 1mm stainless plate here ready to go.
I too like to do everything new when I buy a second hand bike so will be doing all the fluids etc once weather warms up a bit as working outdoors. Will also build a belly pan for it to protect the exhausts. Got 1mm stainless plate here ready to go.
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Haynes currently have their printed book manual on offer at £23.
There is a 5% discount code of SP5 available.
By the time shipping at £2.99 is added the total cost is just less than £25.
https://haynes.com/en-gb/bmw/r1200rt/2010-2012
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As has been posted previously, the BMW Rider's manual for a Hexhead says, Front - Sintered and Rear - Organic.
For the Camhead, Front & Rear are both Sintered.