bmwdave Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Today the brakes stuck on my BMW800GT. 2 weeks out of warranty.I managed to free them by rocking the bike forward and back, there was an audible click and the bike moved but I could hear the disk rubbing against the pad. I am hoping to take it out tomorrow to see how it feels or is this a bad idea?Has anyone any ideas on an easy fix, bearing in mind I am mechanically incompetent. Or do I ride it very carefully to work on Monday and leave it at the garage round the corner to get the front end stripped down and brakes cleaned up completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 has the bike been laid up for a week or two since your last ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwdave Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 I used it last week but the weather has been a bit extreme lately, so about 7-10 days I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 sounds like the pads are sintered and the metal bits have seized to the discs pretty common riding will not harm anything I recommend giving them a good wash after a ride in this weather then spray some brake cleaner in to disperse the water to stop them sticking to the discs again Some bikes I have had used to do this if I washed it then put it away wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Speak to bmw and see if they will as its only a few days or so out of warranty take a look etc .Some companies will give a grace period on warranties to ensure customer satisfaction/retention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwdave Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 It wasnt a BMW warranty, I got it second hand with 3 months from the local honda dealer. the bike is a 13 plate with 6k on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwdave Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 sounds like the pads are sintered and the metal bits have seized to the discs pretty common riding will not harm anything I recommend giving them a good wash after a ride in this weather then spray some brake cleaner in to disperse the water to stop them sticking to the discs again Some bikes I have had used to do this if I washed it then put it away wet I've just been looking them up. Halfords do one, WD40 do one says it at Halfords, and theres one called MucOff, among a few others. Any recommendation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 The cheapest brake cleaner you can get if you go to a local independent place you will get it cheaper All brake cleaners are a solvent and will just help to disperse the water to help stop the pads sticking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwdave Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks Stu. Found a MCN guide to servicing your brakes. Thats tomorrow blown then. Wife will be pissed but if I tell her its safety she'll be OK - ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks Stu. Found a MCN guide to servicing your brakes. Thats tomorrow blown then. Wife will be pissed but if I tell her its safety she'll be OK - ish.But tell her if she let you buy the shiny new bike you want, these things wouldn't be necessary... Not entirely true but nice way to convince her you need a new/second toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I don't think the brakes need a service just need to be clean and dry when you put it away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I get this on mine, especially if it's been holed for a few days after riding in the wet. The best cure I've found is to ride it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwdave Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Trouble is I use mine for work and after 9 hrs shift and 45 minutes home I just want to park up get inside and eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 If they're properly seized on I'd take the calipers apart and give them a clean - it's not complicated and takes me half an hour. If the wheel still spins reasonably then I'd go for a short ride and use the brakes a few times. You get a little rusting between the pads and disks if it's laid up and using the brakes will rub that off. Just makes sure it's a short ride and check them before going further as if they're really binding it could get worse as they heat up. Also when there's a little rust on the disks it makes the brakes a little sharp initially so don't be too enthusiastic with the lever initially. This paragraph makes it sound iffy but generally it's not. The rust disappears very quickly and they'll be back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 All of my bikes and a couple of cars suffer from sticking brakes after parked up in the damp. I have always been able to just ride off and the next time I brake, it clears the slight corrosion that was the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Biker Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 All of my bikes and a couple of cars suffer from sticking brakes after parked up in the damp. I have always been able to just ride off and the next time I brake, it clears the slight corrosion that was the problem.This^It's just damp on the brakes. Nothing to worry about, the brakes will clean themseves off at next use [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 mine stick in this weather quick spray of wd40 brake cleaner when I get home seems to help a smidge other brake cleaners are available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Go to screwfix for brake cleaner. About £3 for a big tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Or get a halfords discount card and never pay anywhere near full price for anything again cause their staff don't know how to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwdave Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 I got a can of proper brake stuff from the local motor spares shop and gave the brakes a very heavy spraying on the centre stand and could feel the wheels turning easier immediately, they must have been dragging on the brakes a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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