Rusty front brake rotor hardware

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  1. Corrugated

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    Hi guys,

    I have almost 1000 kms on my 2015, been riding in pretty crappy weather here lately and have been washing the bike down frequently when its been needed. What I have found is the floating hardware that holds the front rotors has been rusting and making a mess of the front end and wheel. Anyone else had this experience? I have not had this happen with my RC-51 over the last 6 years either. Will be mentioning this to the dealership when it goes for it's first service...

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    There is a thread on here about freeing up the floating bits, will check mine tomorrow and let you know.

    Found the link: https://youtu.be/1qoPqN2GBdw
     
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    Just checked my bobbins, and no signs of rust, but I gave them the treatment. Tighten the bolt & nut, squirt brake cleaner in crack between disk and retainer as you turn bolt, when you are done, wiggle socket wrench, you should see disk move easily.
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    In this case for here, a photo would be worth a thousand words.
     
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    Excellent, will give that a try on my weekend, thank you!
     
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    Last summer I replaced my front brake pads with EBC HH pads which work great but make a whirring noise when engaged. Last week I had new PR 4 tire put on and I remounted front wheel. Finally got out yesterday to scrub up the tire and a short ride. I noticed that the whirring noise didn't stop when I released the brake like it normally does. This morning I loosened axle bolts and noticed axle was about 1/32" past normal on the left. Tapped it in and tightened up, then did the bobbin routine. Now all is well.
     
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