'16 Enduro, 12000 miles or so, discs ever so slightly warped, had full service at Ducati a few months ago. In my third year of ownership. All good at MOT time so far. So how good are your front brakes, mine need a good squeeze, definitely no one finger braking for me. Haven't tried new pads (or discs) yet, I assume they're the original pads in there. Just trying to get an idea of how good they should be. They do work, just need more of a squeeze than I'd expect. Slightly warped discs don't help of course ...
First off, make sure all your disc bobbins are free to rotate and the disc has a small amount of longitudinal rotational movement in it. An upgrade over the OE pads is always a positive improvement, my preference is Brembo but most riders will have their ‘favourite’. I also installed a bleed valve on the ABS manifold for the m/c to ABS line which improves the task of bleeding the brakes and I use Motul 660 fluid. You have to change it more frequently but I like the feel it gives. My Multistrada definitely feels ‘spongy’ in comparison to my Panigale V4 but that’s due to a much better m/c on the V4. If you are hugely disappointed, you could look at upgrading the m/c. HEL have a Black Friday offer around the £200 mark. Andy
The Enduro is a heavy old girl (more so with me on it), plus I've added crash bars to mine. So they're up against it. I found that they respond well to being bled, and using sintered pads. I can't remember what I'm using now, but I think I went for EBC HH, as they've worked well in the past, and they were definitely an improvement over stock.
If you like the technical stuff, there is this, https://www.brembo.com/en/company/news/brembo-guide-to-the-right-pad, you can read. Andy
Best upgrae i ever did was a set of Brembo Series Oro front discs - totally changed the front brake feeling
Thanks for the comments, I'll start with the bobbins and stick some new pads in, or might just go the whole hog and get the Brembo Series Oro discs, sounds like a nice Christmas present.
Before you go spending serious money, try giving them a bleed. I found that until I bled the brakes myself the brakes often felt spongy or lacking in a reassuring level of performance.
If you can find a UK stockist of these, http://www.braking.com/pub/media/catalog/1-2-3_sk2_schede.jpg, top notch disc which I have fitted to both my Multistradas. Andy
Another vote for bleeding, mine were OK but lacked bite and felt a little spongy, especially if not ridden for a few days. I had to bleed a good few 100ml via all three bleed nipples and they are as good as I'd expect a Brembo set up to be now. I also use EBC HH pads, they just seem better than other makes I've tried over the years.
I use gun cleaner oil to give a protective coating on the engine and give a good finish on black plastics. Can confirm it’s not conducive to good braking performance!
Lol, I did similar once on my Sprint, can confirm stopping distance at 30 trippled. The only insurance claim to date against me was the result. For me Brembo SC pads made a big difference over OEM, much sharper initial bite. I would say they made a bigger difference than the Series ORO discs which I replaced first. I'd try bleeding first as I find a little air gets into the system and it can need a little pump and then you get 1 finger braking.
Serie Oro discs with Brenna racing pads are the best upgrade to can do to your brakes. I’ve noticed a big difference on mine since changing.
Not much, but I'll give that a go, the dealership washed it when it was in for service and I assume they changed the brake fluid as it was the five year service.
Single finger braking on mine - all stock Brembo calipers and pads too. The fluid IS clean mind. Dirty fluid does not work as well
Andy - the bleed nipple on the ABS controller sounds a good idea. I have a Diavel with ABS and, for the life of me, I can't get the lever as solid as I like it. I think I'm an ok bleeder given how I can get the lever on the non-ABS bikes. Any recommendations on the parts or technique for installing the ABS bleed nipple? I've always heard never crack a connection at the ABS controller lest the universe implodes. Sorry for thread-jacking - hoping its helpful to the OP also. r- Tom C.
