Front Disc Bobbins

Hi all, my Sprint ST has just failed its CT (MOT) on excessive radial movement on the front disc. I know the bobbins are there to allow a little axial movement but not radial.
I have looked at the cost of a new disc and when I had recovered from my light headed moment I started searching for another fix.
I found that BMW and some others do a bobbin replacement kit.
Apparently, the bobbins are made from softer stuff than the disc and therefore wear first.
Has anybody heard about this or have experience?
I am going to remove the disc and drill out a bobbin and have a look later, will keep you posted

 

Am I missing something here? Why drill out the bobbins - don't they unscrew?

I replaced discs on a recent Daytona purchase and bought new titanium bobbins - no rust, no fuss. Just hope that blue loctite is OK on titanium.

 

Hi and thanks for your reply.
No they dont unscrew they are riveted together in the factory

 

Ah, apologies, OK - my mistake ... I thought you meant the disc to hub carrier bolts but now realise you mean the rotor to centre/hub carriers which, as you say, are factory pressed. No cheap and/or easy answer for you, I fear.

I'd guess your best bet will be to keep an eye on ebay for good used. Wish you luck.

 

No probs, thanks for your input. Have a good weekend

 

I think i would give eBay a miss on things like discs. You would probably end up buying something as bad as you already have. Unless you can go and see in person.

 

Look at EBC replacements, they are not to badly priced.

 

Thanks, I will check it out