2005 R1200GS Brake Rotors Replacement

Begoud · 02-29-2012, 07:36 PM

Hi,

It's more than time to replace the 3 brake rotors on my 2005 R1200GS. Does anybody have comments about ABM and EBC rotors ?
Thanks.

JimVonBaden · 02-29-2012, 07:41 PM

www.beemerboneyard.com has good rotors and at a good price.

Jim

zoomdude57 · 02-29-2012, 08:57 PM

I put on Braking wave rotors and am quite pleased. No squealing and better initial bite than the stock rotors. I installed a set of EBC HH pads at the same time. This was for the front only.

Mudcat · 03-01-2012, 02:10 AM

I replaced my rear rotor on my 05 with an EBC in September, it works great so far. I use EBC HH pads also.
I think the rotor was only $125 and it seems better then the OEM to me.

OkieTom · 03-01-2012, 04:27 AM

Replaced mine with wave rotors and Carbone Lorraine pads from Beemerboneyard, can't remember the name brand but they were German made. Good feel and seem to be wearing extremely well.

Begoud · 03-02-2012, 04:49 PM

On my BMW DVD repair guide, the say to install the front rotor with the rollers, spring washers and screws. The rollers and springs washers are no more available because of a rotor configuration change in 2007.

Can I reuse the same spring washers and rollers or can they have too much wear to be reused?

Do AMB rotors come with new rollers?

My BMW dealer told me they only put BMW rotors because of the power of servo assist brakes. What do you think of that point of view?

Do aftermarket rotors (ABM, EBC) last as long as the BMW ones ?

Mudcat · 03-03-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Begoud

My BMW dealer told me they only put BMW rotors because of the power of servo assist brakes. What do you think of that point of view?

IMO it is complete BS.

rritterson · 03-03-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomdude57

I put on Braking wave rotors and am quite pleased. No squealing and better initial bite than the stock rotors. I installed a set of EBC HH pads at the same time. This was for the front only.

Just a FYI- if you don't know, the name of the company is actually 'Braking'. This makes it hard to google them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Begoud

My BMW dealer told me they only put BMW rotors because of the power of servo assist brakes. What do you think of that point of view?

Do aftermarket rotors (ABM, EBC) last as long as the BMW ones ?

Dealer is full of BS. Think about it- the maximum force you'll be able to put on the rotors is braking just before the wheel locks up. Once the wheel locks, the rotor isn't spinning, so you aren't shearing material off its surface. You can lock the wheel with servo brakes or not, so the servo brakes have nothing to do with anything.

Yes, aftermarket rotors are as strong or stronger. I've found OEM rotors to be one of the most overpriced parts on a bike, across all manufacturers.

02-29-2012, 07:36 PM	#1
Begoud ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Montréal Oddometer: 15	2005 R1200GS Brake Rotors Replacement Hi, It's more than time to replace the 3 brake rotors on my 2005 R1200GS. Does anybody have comments about ABM and EBC rotors ? Thanks.

02-29-2012, 07:41 PM	#2
JimVonBaden "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,483	www.beemerboneyard.com has good rotors and at a good price. Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

02-29-2012, 08:57 PM	#3
zoomdude57 Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle, WA. Oddometer: 637	I put on Braking wave rotors and am quite pleased. No squealing and better initial bite than the stock rotors. I installed a set of EBC HH pads at the same time. This was for the front only. __________________ Paul 2009 Husky TE610 2012 BMW R1200GS 2011 KTM RC8R 2006 KTM 200 XC-W

03-01-2012, 02:10 AM	#4
Mudcat Unregistered Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area Oddometer: 4,437	I replaced my rear rotor on my 05 with an EBC in September, it works great so far. I use EBC HH pads also. I think the rotor was only $125 and it seems better then the OEM to me. __________________ I've got to be cool Relax Take a long long ride on my motor bike Untill I'm ready

03-01-2012, 04:27 AM	#5
OkieTom Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Eastern Oklahoma Oddometer: 606	Replaced mine with wave rotors and Carbone Lorraine pads from Beemerboneyard, can't remember the name brand but they were German made. Good feel and seem to be wearing extremely well. __________________ "If you have to ask, You wouldn't understand" 2005 1200GS "The Big Red Pig"

03-02-2012, 04:49 PM	#6
Begoud ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Montréal Oddometer: 15	On my BMW DVD repair guide, the say to install the front rotor with the rollers, spring washers and screws. The rollers and springs washers are no more available because of a rotor configuration change in 2007. Can I reuse the same spring washers and rollers or can they have too much wear to be reused? Do AMB rotors come with new rollers? My BMW dealer told me they only put BMW rotors because of the power of servo assist brakes. What do you think of that point of view? Do aftermarket rotors (ABM, EBC) last as long as the BMW ones ?

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