Front brake rotor replacement.

[Bedifferent]

You are much less likely to have squeal with a floating rotor as compared to a fixed rotor. Floating rotors are a good thing and you should not worry about a small amount of play or movement. My Harley Fatboy had a fixed rotor on the front brake and it often squealed when I stopped. I complained to the dealership ( I told them it was embarrassing), and they told me if I moved to a floating rotor I would get rid of the squeal. They were right....I had them install a floating rotor when I had them change the front tire and that was the end of it. I never had another squeal after that. Leave the rotors alone and change the pads.

 

[40mmrrsmith]

Thank you to all those who replied trying to help me. I'm embarrassed for running for help before I investigated closer. I believe Turbo200R4 hit it on the head. There's a cover over the bolt heads. Had I been actually working on the bike I suppose I would have discovered the bolt covers. I am not worried about the noise, I know how to fix that. The noise is what caused me to inspect the rotors. I wish I could figure out how to upload video & pictures for those of you who say the floating rotors are suppose to move. Then you could tell me if I wasted $$ as I already purchased replacement EBC rotors & pads. I don't know if it works but here is a link to see what I believe is too much "floating".

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Yes those are little plastic chrome covers that insert into the hex drive head of the bolt. Well after looking at the amount of movement you have, I went out and wiggled my rotors. I didn't expect to be able to actually wiggle them but I could. I guess yours could be Ok although yours do wiggle a bit more than mine. I just don't know if yours is OK as is. They could be just fine.

Did you buy the HH Sintered pads ? If not exchange what you have for them.

 

[40mmrrsmith]

Idaho Red Rocket 3,
Did you buy the HH Sintered pads ? If not exchange what you have for them.

Yes I got EBC HH pads. Hopefully someone can tell me if I have too much play. I am hesitant to ride it, even though it stops great.

 

[40mmrrsmith]

as said they are floating discs and are meant to move as the calipers are fixed, opposite to rear fixed rotor floating caliper when the front rotors stop moving is when you have trouble (they will rub excessively and the rotors will glow red warp ) if your unsure take a look at BMW floating disc you'd think there going fall off the wheel.

I went to two different dealers and checked every bike I saw with floating rotors. I could not move any of them with my fingers. I posted a video of my rotors. Maybe you or someone knows how much is too much?

 

[Gregger]

I don't think you have a problem with the amount of play. The rotor can't go anywhere being held in place by the calliper and inner hub to rotor retainers. These are made to float. Non floating rotors are susceptible to warping causing pulsation in the brake feel. These can also warp and cause pulsation but not usually to the same degree.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I went to the Triumph dealer today and wiggled some of the new Triumph bikes on the floor. I could move the new ones a little, but not as much as my Rocket with 27,000 miles on it.

 

[1olbull]

Thank you to all those who replied trying to help me. I'm embarrassed for running for help before I investigated closer. I believe Turbo200R4 hit it on the head. There's a cover over the bolt heads. Had I been actually working on the bike I suppose I would have discovered the bolt covers. I am not worried about the noise, I know how to fix that. The noise is what caused me to inspect the rotors. I wish I could figure out how to upload video & pictures for those of you who say the floating rotors are suppose to move. Then you could tell me if I wasted $$ as I already purchased replacement EBC rotors & pads. I don't know if it works but here is a link to see what I believe is too much "floating".

MAN!
That don't look right to me!!!
I be heading down stairs to check mine . . .

 

[TURBO200R4]

mine are like the one in the video they also have play if you rock them back and forth. i am not worried at all about mine but i do check them once and a while to make sure they do not get more play. if you do change them put a picture of what it looks like under the little cover if it is a removable bolt.

 

[Rock It]

The rotors are meant to move. Unless you're getting a lot of shaking while braking or a sort of grab and release feel, there's nothing wrong with them. It is possible for there to be excessive play but it's pretty rare under normal conditions. Squealing can be reduced or eliminated by giving the calipers, pistons and pads a good clean.

I'm getting that shaking and grab and release feel. Why do you think it is? I'm thinking I should machine the rotor of replace them.