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Don't need no stinking brakes.
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<blockquote data-quote="mcatrophy" data-source="post: 1218196" data-attributes="member: 3187"><p>Update. The real mechanic was back today. Phoned in, he says he's found the problem.</p><p></p><p>The disc has warped so that it's conical. This explains why the brake pads are very tight on the disc, and why the brake lever feels spongy - he says it's straightening the disc as you squeeze.</p><p></p><p>So, how does this get me on the road for the weekend? He's seeing if Yamaha will cover this under warranty. (This would be very good for me, no cost!) If so, they would ship new discs (they'd change both sides) either overnight or at least by Friday. Then the garage will change the discs on my wheel.</p><p></p><p>If the discs don't arrive by Friday, they will take a showroom bike and take a disc off that to put on my bike. So either way, and regardless of whether Yamaha pick up the tab or I have to re-mortgage my house, my bike should be on the road by close of play Friday, when I will be able to pick it up. Or maybe Saturday.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile I wait, as patiently as I can.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcatrophy, post: 1218196, member: 3187"] Update. The real mechanic was back today. Phoned in, he says he's found the problem. The disc has warped so that it's conical. This explains why the brake pads are very tight on the disc, and why the brake lever feels spongy - he says it's straightening the disc as you squeeze. So, how does this get me on the road for the weekend? He's seeing if Yamaha will cover this under warranty. (This would be very good for me, no cost!) If so, they would ship new discs (they'd change both sides) either overnight or at least by Friday. Then the garage will change the discs on my wheel. If the discs don't arrive by Friday, they will take a showroom bike and take a disc off that to put on my bike. So either way, and regardless of whether Yamaha pick up the tab or I have to re-mortgage my house, my bike should be on the road by close of play Friday, when I will be able to pick it up. Or maybe Saturday. Meanwhile I wait, as patiently as I can. [/QUOTE]
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