what causes brake flutter and weave?

[tekgooroo]

I just bought an 05 XB12R and when I use the front brake I get a lot of what I can only describe as "brake flutter". The braking feels very uneven and sort of pulses. It wobbles back and forth a little while this is going on. Before I take it in to the dealer for a repair I would like to have a better idea what might be causing this. Are there any knowledgeable guys out there who know what causes this? I'm hoping it's something simple like pads.

[jackson08]

warped rotor,probley not pads but I would repalce if changing rotor.

[mrdozer2you]

Ditto

[LeFox]

make sure all the bolts are tightened...

[tekgooroo]

Thanks. Should I just buy the rotor through the dealer or is there a better source. I googled, but didn't find anything.

[ctrucky]

I had the same problem on my gsxr. It wasnt the pads or the rotors, it was the front tire. It looked it needed a new one anyway, so I changed it, and no more problem.

[mrdozer2you]

I had the same problem on my gsxr. It wasnt the pads or the rotors, it was the front tire. It looked it needed a new one anyway, so I changed it, and no more problem.

Could be, but you would have the problem all the time and not just braking.

[jackson08]

that,s right :D