Noise from Front Brake Rotor

[KokomoSam]

I am having a knoking noise that comes from my front brake rotor.  IT seems like the outer part of the rotor is moving a little and when it does it makes a knocking sound at the end of its travel.  It doesn't move much, maybe 1/8 of an inch or less.  How bad is this?

Thanks

Sam

[DarkCyDE]

Time for a new one

[sprint_9]

How many miles are on the bike?  What do the brake pads look like?

[knowlsey]

I am having a knoking noise that comes from my front brake rotor.  IT seems like the outer part of the rotor is moving a little and when it does it makes a knocking sound at the end of its travel.  It doesn't move much, maybe 1/8 of an inch or less.  How bad is this?

Thanks

Sam

Get a new rotor, shouldnt have any movement there

[KokomoSam]

the bike has only 7000 miles on it.   I have already ordered a new rotor (thanks Kerry for the part numbers on your site!).  I have stopped riding the bike until I get the new rotor on.  In general how dangerous was riding the bike with this problem?

Thanks

Sam

[dgyver]

7000 miles is nothing on a street rotor. There will be some rotational movement. The clicking is typical after the bike has been moved backwards and then after the brakes are applied going forwards.

[werase643]

all mine do that

[cobalt135]

My '05 F has 1300 miles and has done that since it rolled out of the dealer.  Seen an identical post on SVRider and seems to be a non issue.