Just at my local ducati workshop and the mechanic just asked if he can try to remove the spacers on the caliper to fit the disks I ordered. https://www.omniaracing.net/coppia-...er-ducati-multistrada-1260-2018-p-165510.html My garages are still being rebuilt, hence I've got the bike here. But I'd have assumed the disks would fit without issue? They are going on a 1260 GT. I know the spacers he is on about, is it normal to remove them? He said the disks are a tiny bit smaller in diameter. Edit: I asked him to continue
Not sure of original fit on that bike but perhaps they were 330mm diameter and you have bought 320mm diameter discs? If the original discs were 330 then it would not be unusual to have a 5mm spacer between the calipers and fork mounts. If removed then the spacing would be correct for 320mm discs.
Ah, that explains it. I'm assuming the series oro only comes in 320 as I'm not seeing any 330 options that I'm aware of. And this will be my first disc upgrade, so I'm also assuming I won't notice a difference in 10mm?
Possibly not, depends on how you ride. I have 320 mm on my 749 trackbike with M4 calipers and 330mm on my 1098R with M4 calipers - darned if I can discern a difference - they both appear to have awesome stopping capability!
I went to 320mm diameter HPK discs on my Panigale V4 for track use and the braking was awesome. In theory, the lighter mass of the discs should reduce the gyroscopic forces on the front wheel. Whether that is discernible at road speeds (rather than track speeds) I have no idea but 320mm diameter discs are definitely not a negative change IME. Andy
Cam confirm, what a fucking difference today. Mind you, I was going from heavily warped standard discs to these. Before, the first 50% of force had nothing but pulsating and rough feedback. Now, from 0-100 (100 being enough to kick in abs) I feel what I was expecting to feel. Oddly enough, it instantly reminded me of the feedback on my old 748. Smooth and lightly detailed where it mattered. The red pads are a part of this no doubt, no complaints on stopping power. They have more than my skill level will know about. Overall, VERY happy with the upgrade, worth every penny.
This is what you should have got. Maybe the 320 discs are on the standard model as opposed to the ‘S’. https://www.carpimoto.it/en-GB/Bike...8A4-Brembo-Serie-Oro-Brake-Rotor-78B408A4.htm
Thanks mate, as mentioned, the 320's have provided an upgrade. Maybe next year I'll upgrade to 330's but I doubt for normal riding, I'll notice a difference.
Personally, it wasn't specifically for an upgrade. The past 2 multis I've had both had horribly warped disks, both from factory. The first one got replaced by the garage (new bike) but it still was warped. No idea how, or why. This caused the first half of lever travel for light break pressure to feel absolutely horrible. You couldn't feel anything useful through the feedback other than pulsating and a rough slow down. Now, it feels solid, a lot more detailed and way more consistent. I know what the right amount of pressure is to achieve a line I want if that makes sense. Before, it was so bad I had to scrub off as much speed as possible before the corner as I simply did not want to touch the front brake through a corner (trail braking). Should you find your self over in the Netherlands, you're welcome to to try it Lastly, I would say if you're going to do the pads, splash out and get these discs at the same time.
one thing to consider, is that if the ABS runs off the disc (like the 1198 did) rather than an inductor ring (normally used for ABS also) then you will mess things up by changing brake disc sizes as the calibration will be for say the 330mm disc. I don't think you have a problem, I'm 90% sure you will have an ABS ring and sensor as the bike has ABS, but if anyone searches this thread in the future, it's just something to be a little careful of for older bikes where they had TC but no ABS.
