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Message started by springman on 11/17/18 at 19:19:07

Title: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savage?
Post by springman on 11/17/18 at 19:19:07

It feels like my rotor has warped. I have not taken it off to check yet but it just seems weird that it would warp with my riding here in Texas which does not involve much (hardly any) hard braking. Just curious about your experiences.

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/17/18 at 19:31:16

Hard braking
Splash
Warp
You don't have to pull it.
Get the front off the ground
Spin the wheel
Look at where the rotor passes through the brake pads

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by Dave on 11/18/18 at 03:08:15

Instead of warped, it might have some corrosion or deposit of some sort that has made the friction inconsistent around the rotor.

If you try Jog's inspection and you don't see any warp, then give the rotor a good scrubbing with a degreaser and a Scotchbright pad or steel wool......followed up with brake cleaner rinse . I would remove the pads first, then give them a scrubbing and a light sanding to remove the glaze. Lay sandpaper on a flat surface and lightly move the pads across the sandpaper until the shine is gone. Don't put the pads back in until you have completed the rotor cleaning.

Don't use Purple Power or Simple Green....get a motorcycle degreaser like Bike Bright or S100. As another member on this forum discovered, the harsh degreaser can ruin the clear coat and corrode aluminum (read the label and most of those popular degreasers are not made for use on aluminum).

When you put it back together be a bit easy for the first few stops, the pads will have to get the friction surface worn in again.

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by batman on 11/18/18 at 15:27:48

Or you might look for play in the front wheel bearing.

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by MMRanch on 11/18/18 at 21:06:05

That second Harley I had came with a warped Rotor. I thought it was some sort of "anti-lock brake system" at first till I got the front wheel off the ground and saw it spin.
I used a 6 lb. hammer to hold the part I didn't want to move still while I corrected the warped part with a 1 lb. hammer. It ended well . :)
I put almost 50,000 miles on it after that with no problem. I suspected the PO didn't down shift but rode the front brake on those long down-hill rides ??? :-? I know people who do their cars the same way … ::)

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by springman on 11/19/18 at 13:48:43

Thanks for the comments. Hopefully I will have time tomorrow to have a good look at it.

I sure hope it isn't a wheel bearing.

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by badwolf on 11/19/18 at 17:07:58

My front brake was ''pulsing'', got out the micromiter and could find only .0015'' difference no matter how many times I checked. Replaced the rotor and WOW works like it should again. One and a half thousanths sure felt like a lot more thru the lever.

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by springman on 11/20/18 at 10:14:42

Well, I found that I on my own cannot safely get the bike on the wooden lift I made for it. Usually one of my sons is around and either one just lifts the rear end of the bike and I slide the wood under the motor. Then I put a bag of sand on the seat to keep the rear end down and the front tire off the ground.

Anyway, I could not elevate the bike so I just took the caliper off, took out the pads, cleaned the caliper, put in previously used halfway worn pads, scrubbed the disk with steel wool. Yes, scrub a bit, roll the bike forward, scrub a bit, roll the bike forward, etc., etc. It does not pulse as bad now, but still pulses. When I can get one of my sons to help me I will take everything off and take the disk to O'reillys to have it measured.

How do you guys lift your bikes? I know MM just man handles his bike, but what about us smaller guys?

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/20/18 at 10:19:06

A soft rope and a come along.

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by Dave on 11/20/18 at 10:26:43

5556544F48414B4748260 wrote:

How do you guys lift your bikes? I know MM just man handles his bike, but what about us smaller guys?

Motorcycle floor jack - I inherited it from a friend that passed away.

The home made bike lift might also be an easier alternative - in case you friends are in good health.
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Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by verslagen1 on 11/20/18 at 11:00:11

To lift the front end, 2 jack stands, 1 under each foot peg mount.
Put one under the right peg, grab the handlebars and twist it like you're gonna throw a long horn to the ground, only don't just lift the left side a bit and kick the other jack stand under the left peg.

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 11/20/18 at 12:10:27

626163787F767C707F110 wrote:
How do you guys lift your bikes? I know MM just man handles his bike, but what about us smaller guys?

I've posted this a few times. Material list are two hooks, two straps, 12" section of 2x4 and a floor jack. If you need to lift the front, tie-down the rear and the jack will lift the front.

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 11/20/18 at 12:10:55

Here is another look. Jack goes under the frame.

Title: Re: Has anyone had the brake rotor warp on a Savag
Post by ohiomoto on 11/20/18 at 12:58:39

I do what Gary does but I use one of https://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-SKY2725-Adjustable/dp/B01JARCE0M/ref=asc_df_B01JARCE0M/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309830501429&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8913120706631488494&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015367&hvtargid=pla-570316636556&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=57212496130&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309830501429&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8913120706631488494&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015367&hvtargid=pla-570316636556 with a set of tie downs and a floor jack.

I got mine form Harbor Freight for $60.