Brake / Fork Judder

[wilsy2000]

FZ6 7000 miles
Can anyone suggest a remedy for my judder problem.
Very mild braking is producing a judder, at any speed, that goes as you increase braking pressure. it only seems to happen when braking initially, more lever pressure and its goes, brakes seem very strong and effective but this is annoying me, could pads be knackered or is it head bearings, or fork oil ????

Any advice would be of help

Thanks
Steve

 

[swerve9031]

Steve,

My immediate impression is that it could be a warped disc or two.

When the pressure is increased the disc is straightened.

Just a thought!

Peter

 

[CanadianFZ6]

I assume you mean shudder.... check these.
1) Tire inflation and/or wear
2) brake discs are true, are the callipers tight
3) Steering head tightness or bad bearings

 

[teeter]

I assume you mean shudder....

Nope, Steve means "judder."

Judder
Main Entry: 1jud·der
Pronunciation: \ˈjə-dər\
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: probably alteration of shudder
Date: 1931
chiefly British : to vibrate with intensity <the engine stalled and kept juddering— Roy Spicer>


Shutter, Shimmy, Judder... whatever you call it my first thought is warped disc(s).

 

[grommit]

This might be of help...

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/4467-shudder-low-speed-turn-front-brake.html

 

[reiobard]

This might be of help...

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/4467-shudder-low-speed-turn-front-brake.html

that was my thought, and it is the easiest/cheapest fix, definitely worth trying first!

 

[jamesfz6]

I have never had it happen to me. If you find the problem keep us notified.

 

[wilsy2000]

Thanks guys, sounds like a good place to start, i will also try new pads if this doesnt do the trick.

Cheers