my rear rotor is ringing?

[KYchris02]

this sounds funny, but my rear brake rotor appears slightly loose. when rolling the bike around tight spots or when rolling to a stop i hear a slight bell ringing sound like the rear rotor is dangling and pinging against the caliper or visa versa.

When I give the rotor a jiggle it seems to have a little play? My gut says the rotor should be imobile. is there an adjustment or other possible thing I am missing?

my 2002 has only 6,500 miles. I just swapped out the pads to kill the squeal. No brake warning lights has me thinking everything is OK, but I have a couple of 3K trips coming up very soon and want to make sure I'm ok?

any thoughts appreciated...

[messenger13]

Your gut is wrong. Your rotors should "float".

[lnowell]

"Float" as in front rotors - ok.

Clang like cow bell - not ok.

Until you hear it, it is hard to believe a $15,000 motorcycle could sound like this. I have one myself, and mine was supposedly replaced once before.

Perhaps someone can get mine modified to fit on a new GT so that the sound can be properly appreciated. No need for horn or loud pipes - just hit a little bump and heads will turn.

[retiredbmwtech]

all LT rear discs(in particular) have some play-some to the point of making clunking noises. I've replaced them when they made too much clunking noise-in response to a customer complaint, but sometimes after a little wear the clunking will return. this is only a problem if the disc/mounts wear to the point that there is a lot of play. at that point replacement is necessary. have a look at a brand new one on a showroom floor-same thing. also use updated rr pads on all LTs to minimize noise-new pads have rubber coated backing plate-old pads no plate.

[brasters]

Had the same issue with my 03, thay replaced it at 32K under warranty, rang/rattled like a bell.

Bob R.