KTM 1290 FRONT DISC CHANGE +Super Fast Wheel removal. "MOT FAIL Excessive Brake Fluctuation Effort".

Nearing 27,000 miles my 1290 GT failed it's MOT this April, the reason was "Excessive Fluctuation of Brake Effort", which basically translates as warped discs. Fitting new front brake discs or 'Rotors' on the KTM 1290 is easy and saved me over £300 by doing it myself. I didn't notice any issues when riding or braking but it was probably time to replace the discs and of course renew the brake pads at the same time. The main tool required for removing the discs is a T40 Torx, the tool spec and torque settings for calliper and brake removal are all in the video. In the video I show a 'Super Fast' clip of removing the front brake calliper and front wheel but you will find the full Front Wheel Removal video here... • KTM 1290 - FRONT WHEEL...
And the full FRONT PADS CHANGE + CALIPER CLEAN video here... • KTM 1290 - FRONT PADS ...
Thanks for looking, I hope this video helps you save some money. I love any general feedback, questions or comments. Thank You to all my subscribers.

[@whittlad]

Great vid Kev and info. My GT had it's first MOT this year and I had the same advisory. The bike has only done just over 4k so not that happy in having to replace them so early on.

[@KevKam]

Yes, i was dubious when I got the advisory first time, they seemed ok to me. A mechanic mate of mine said, " if you get an advisory one year, take it to another tester the next year, see if the same advisory comes up", sometimes dealers are fishing for work and your ££££.

[@wilswood8137]

Great video, I’ve just set myself up with my 1290r , so I can remove my wheels at home and take the wheels for new tyres . Might be worth stressing though , the importance of not getting acf50 on your new discs while handling them 🥴👍🏼😁

[@KevKam]

Thanks.. Defo, keep grubby hands well away from the discs and pads 👍🏼 I nearly added a comment re "washing my hands", but ive had about enough washing them over the last 2 years. 😆

[@wilswood8137]

@@KevKam 😂 yep very true

[@simonfullalove4403]

Thanks, very useful as all your other GT videos are. Did you notice any improvement with the new discs? Mine also has 28k, never had any problems but just a slight judder under braking. Apart from the bottom end fuelling it’s a brilliant do-everything bike.

[@KevKam]

Thanks Simon. The new discs n pads do feel smoother, but if the bike hadn't failed the mot test i wouldnt have thought to change them just yet, braking was excellent and i didnt notice a problem. It was an advisory when tested last year. Yes an excellent, strong and exciting machine. 🙂

[@richardmorton5650]

Another great vid Kev , thanks, over your 27000 miles has yours been reliable?

[@KevKam]

Thanks Richard. Yes, I would say very reliable in my experience. I get an occasional C-Light failure warning on start up but it immediately disappears, weird. Other than that, new fork seals after one leaked at 22,000 ish miles, but that was due to me traveling with full luggage and getting too excited with the throttle and then braking hard in the mountain I think. It's a very strong machine, I'm loving it. I should add ive just replaced the chain and drive sprockets too, but regret not videoing it.

[@richardmorton5650]

Re C light...mines the same!

[@carstenschmucker9140]

I also would say that it is very reliable. But I had to replace the crankshaft sensor, which fortunately was relatively easy to fix. I remember I had the light error a few times but then it disappeared. I now have 31k on it. A good friend and I also did the valve clearance check at 30k but everything was within its tollerance. So lucky me. Now: I see have the "Angel GT1" mounted. I had this one before I got the GT2 and right away I was a bit disappointed. I think the GT1 was better and I am thinking to switch back next time.

[@richardmorton5650]

I am running metzeler roadtec 01 SE , great tyres, although having rum gt1, on the sdgt and my previous multistrada, i love them too..

[@carstenschmucker9140]

@@richardmorton5650 hi Richard, what is the mileage you get from it? On the GT1 I had 12k at the back and I wouldn't say I am going slow. So I was happy about it.

[@galenbodle3741]

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[@KevKam]

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