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[Mano]

I took this picture so i can see how to replace the tail light lens. Looking at this picture closely I notice that the REAR Brake Rotor has a burnt mark in the center of the rotor. Almost like it has overheated at some point. The bike has not left the dealership yet and went from the create to the mechanics jack. Is this normal and will it go away with normal riding or do I have a defective rotor?

Thanks in advance.

Mano.

[sadunbar]

It's hard to tell from the picture if that's a heat mark or discoloration from lubrication.  I don't know if the MOCO lubes new brake pads like the car guys to or not...  It's something to take a closer look at - see if it wipes off or not.  If it is a heat mark, most certainly have the dealership address it before you take it home...

[Gettinold]

If it is a heat mark, which it looks to me it is,it had to happen when the bike was taken on it mandatory test ride at the factory. Definitely needs to be looked at by the dealer. If it were mine that rotor would be replaced and whatever caused it as well.
Good luck and keep us informed. Congrats on your new bike.   

[dooinit2u]

If it is a heat mark, which it looks to me it is,it had to happen when the bike was taken on it mandatory test ride at the factory. Definitely needs to be looked at by the dealer. If it were mine that rotor would be replaced and whatever caused it as well.
Good luck and keep us informed. Congrats on your new bike.   

Ditto...The Service inspection should have revealed that when boght new...

[Mano]

Ditto...The Service inspection should have revealed that when boght new...

I did rub my thumb on the rotor and i do know that it is heat for sure. I plan to go back tomorrow night hopfully the dealer will step up and say something. The inspection of the bike should be done by then since i take possession of the bike Thursday.

Things that have crossed my mind is....stuck piston in the caliper or brake pads too thick. I do not think that it would be the ABS stuck on but who knows. The scary part is that if that calaper was holding and the pads where rubbing that much there would have been that brake pad smell for sure and they just boxed the bike and let it go without correcting the problem before it left the Harley Assembly plant. Not cool.

[mjb765]

I did rub my thumb on the rotor and i do know that it is heat for sure. I plan to go back tomorrow night hopfully the dealer will step up and say something. The inspection of the bike should be done by then since i take possession of the bike Thursday.

Things that have crossed my mind is....stuck piston in the caliper or brake pads too thick. I do not think that it would be the ABS stuck on but who knows. The scary part is that if that calaper was holding and the pads where rubbing that much there would have been that brake pad smell for sure and they just boxed the bike and let it go without correcting the problem before it left the Harley Assembly plant. Not cool.

Burning brake smell?? That would be "normal" in the MoCo's eyes.......

[Fired00d]

Burning brake smell?? That would be "normal" in the MoCo's eyes.......

So what you're saying is "they all do that".

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[dcigar]

what was the reply from the dealer......
when i watched my convertible being assembled  i noticed a defect on the air cleaner element , dealer ordered  one from moco then two weeks later when he was doing the mufflers fitted thew new one.
most dealers i am sure come to the party

[gordy]

Is there as smell from the sintered metal pad?  It isn't like the automotive lining.  Also pretty hard to get the caliper onto the disc if the pads are too thick-requires a really large hammer.  Remember there is no return springs in a disc brake setup-rotor runout causes the pad to "return" to its clearance position.  May have a tight piston, pinched line, wrong fluid in system.  Better yet, take it back to the dealer and have him till you that it is normal-PRICELESS.    

[Gecko]

I'm going to make a prediction, and for your sake I hope to be proven wrong.  I'll predict the dealer will tell you there's nothing wrong - they have to wear in and the high spots get more heat when they do - they've seen this on new bikes often - any number of excuses.   Take a look at every other disk in the showroom and see if your's is the only one.

And just because it may roll around the showroom floor easily doesn't mean it won't slowly (or not so slowly) drag you to a stop while you are riding and it heats up.  Rear wheel not aligned?

[skreminegul07]

I'd have them jack it up while I spin the wheel, look for runout, then hit brake, feel the drag.  it's not normal.

[Mano]

Went by the dealership today. They have not finished there inspection but i did point it out to the shop manager. I will wait till they are done but the more i look at this the more i realize this is not right. I did look at about 10 other bikes. None of them had the same heat markings on the rotors.

[sadunbar]

It's heat alright...  Does the other side of the rotor have the same markings?

[Mano]

It's heat alright...  Does the other side of the rotor have the same markings?

Good point...I never thought to look at the other side. I will be going back Thursday night and I will take a look. Thanks for the heads up.

[dooinit2u]

WOW...40k for a new ride...Dealer needs to suck it up and just change the rotor already , fix the problem and have a "satisfied"customer...