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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: piggy on February 12, 2013, 01:52:45 PM

Title: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: piggy on February 12, 2013, 01:52:45 PM

Has anyone used them? I need new ones on my K75rt and i ride it hard so the floating design looks a lot better than the fixed mount standard type

Title: Re: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: AR-Trvlr on February 12, 2013, 03:21:54 PM

Hopefully folks have good experience - I bought a set and will be installing them on my K75C in the next couple of weeks.  At $203 each from bikebandit a pair was cheaper than a single OEM rotor...

Title: Re: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: motodude on February 12, 2013, 06:18:08 PM

I know nothing about the EBC floating rotors but I use their direct replacement rotors with excellent results (not including the price difference).

Title: Re: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: wmax351 on February 12, 2013, 06:50:17 PM

They're all probably fine. The OEM replacement ones are probably good too.

I'm not sure how much the floating rotors will help.

I've got a set of good, used, non abs rotors collecting dust in my garage. PM me if you are interested.

Title: Re: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: frankenduck on February 12, 2013, 11:38:00 PM

Quote from: wmax351 on February 12, 2013, 06:50:17 PM

I'm not sure how much the floating rotors will help.

I wonder the same thing myself as BMW went back to fixed rotors.  There are claimed benefits but it may have been just a fad/marketing ploy.  Replacing rotors costs enough without having to worry about bobbin maintenance/costs too. 

I'm a pragmatist. I just want something that will stop me reliably.

I think you'll be fine with the EBC rotors.

Title: Re: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: Qdude on February 13, 2013, 04:00:01 AM

Price is right too.

I read reviews that claimed improved braking as well. But I gotta wonder...
They replaced the rotors for a reason (like, they were worn out?), then claim the new ones work better (Ya' Think?).

Title: Re: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: robleyd on February 13, 2013, 06:17:56 AM

Think different materials that might give better friction.

Title: Re: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: piggy on February 14, 2013, 08:05:34 AM

Thanks guys, the thing i worry about is warping standard ones, mine are horrible at the minute the bike sort of bounces on the brakes and you can really feel it on the lever. Was fine when i got it so i think it's heat warping due to hard riding two up and loaded  :tongue just seems to me that floating discs should be able to expand without distorting. I'm planning a track day this year so i'm guessing they'll need to cope with a lot of heat ...

Title: Re: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: Lawrence on February 14, 2013, 12:10:10 PM

Hi Piggy,
About 5 years ago I replaced the warped OEM rotors on my airhead with EBCs.  It was a very good move.  They work well and have not been subject to the warping issues the OEM items are infamous for.  I'd buy EBC rotors again if the need arises.

Title: Re: EBC pro lite rotors
Post by: CRASH on February 19, 2013, 11:14:17 AM

Not sure how it is on the pre 1200 Ks, but if you use a button and a wave washer to install your rotor, it is not a solid mount and they do float a little bit.  Just enough to center on braking which is all you really need (if you really need that).