Brembo Archives

Brembo Hit with Second Major Safety Recall

Brembo has issued a statement regarding a second major safety recall.
Some of their aftermarket rear brake calipers may be fitted with faulty brake pads.
The brake pads from batch #672 were supplied by a third party called Federal Mogul Italia.

The preeminent Italian brake systems maker, Brembo has initiated a second major safety recall after the first one broke out in January this year (2018).

This second round follows after the storm of the first recall due to potential cracks in the 15mm or 17mm piston in PR16 radial master cylinders made between 2015 and 2017. (Please click on the link below for more information).

Brembo official statement released on PR16 master cylinder recall

Brembo says this round of safety recall affects motorcycles from Aprilia, Ducati, Husqvarna, KTM, MV Agusta, TM Racing, Moto Morini and Horex. The recall covers aftermarket fitted Brembo brakes only, so if your your stock brake system are Brembos , you are safe.

However, this second recall covers some of Brembo’s aftermarket rear brake caliper kits. The manufacturer found faults with a batch of the brake pads supplied by Federal Mogul Italia. The batch #672 number is imprinted on the brake pads’ backing plates. (Please click on this link for the instructions to check for batch #672).

Federal Mogul Italia brake pad batch #672

The pads were sold together with the rear brake calipers as spare parts.

A list of the possible calipers that might be fitted the said pads. (Please click on this link.)

List of Brembo rear brake calipers that are likely affected

There was no further enlightenment of the potential effects the pads may produced except that “… they could compromise the vehicle brake performance, with safety risks for the rider.”

If you are affected by the safety recall, the manufacturer has advised that you contact your local authorized distributors listed by country below. Please note that Hodaka Motorworld is also the authorized Brembo distributor in Malaysia. As this news broke over the weekend, we shall contact our friends there on Monday, 6^th August for more information.

Distributors

Country	Company	Contact
USA	RACE TECHNOLOGIES	jaime@racetechnologies.com mary@racetechnologies.com
Japan	BREMBO JAPAN	K.Futatsugi@brembo.jp
Germany, Greece, Czech Republic	MOTORQUALITY SpA	simonecolombo@motorquality.it
Taiwan	FERRANNI	janet@ferranni.com.tw
Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Philippines	HODAKA MOTOWORLD	muji@motoworld.com.sg
Thailand	RIDERS CLUB	rider@riderclub.co.th
China, Hong Kong	STARBIKE	info@bg-performance.com
Spain	V2 MOTORSPORT	Marc_garcia@v2ml.com
UK	MODE PERFORMANCE	Marc_garcia@v2ml.com
Benelux	HOCO PARTS	bvanderveen@hocoparts.com
Australia	GAS IMPORT	DSharp@gasimports.com.au
France	SEMC	catherine.foltzer@semc.pro

Husqvarna Turut Terjejas Akibat Panggilan Semula Silinder Utama Brembo

Husqvarna menyertai senarai pengeluar yang terjejas akibat panggilan semula silinder utama Brembo di seluruh dunia.
Silinder utama radial PR16 mereka yang amat popular itu sering digunakan bersama angkup Brembo M50 dan didapati cenderung untuk merekah.
Ke semua model Husqvarna FS 450 Supermoto yang dikilangkan dari tahun 2015 hingga 2018 telah terjejas akibatnya.

(more…)

Husqvarna joins in Brembo master cylinder recall

Husqvarna has joined the massive worldwide Brembo master cylinder recall.

Their popular PR16 radial master cylinder commonly used with Brembo M50 calipers are prone to breakage.

All Husqvarna FS 450 Supermoto models manufactured from 2015 to 208 are affected.

After KTM Malaysia has confirmed that their Super Duke models are due for a recall for their Brembo PR16 radial brake master cylinder, news broke out that Husqvarna is joining the recall happening worldwide. The major recall currently ongoing around the world revolves around the PR16 radial master cylinder popularly used with the Brembo M50 calipers. (more…)

KTM Malaysia Sahkan Panggilan Semula Brembo

KTM Malaysia telah mengesahkan arahan yang dikeluarkan oleh Ibu pejabat KTM di Austria.
Motosikal yang terjejas adalah sesetengah unit tertentu dalam rangkaian 1290 Super Duke.
Pihak KTM akan menghubungi semua pemilik motorsikal yang disahkan dalam masa yang terdekat.

(more…)

KTM Malaysia Confirms Brembo Recall

KTM Malaysia confirms direction from KTM HQ in Austria.
Affected are certain units in the 1290 Super Duke range.
KTM Malaysia is now working to identify the bike owners and will get in touch with them soonest.

Following the news of Brembo extending their recall to KTM, we’ve confirmation from KTM Malaysia that certain KTM 1290 Super Duke R and KTM 1290 Super Duke GT are included.

Please refer to previous coverage below.

Brembo official statement released on PR16 master cylinder recall

The recall is specifically for motorcycles that are fitted with the front Brembo PR16 master cylinders that are usually mated to the Brembo M50 Monobloc calipers.

The eminent Italian brake manufacturer has announced earlier with regards to discovering possible defects of the pistons in the master cylinders produced between 2015 to 2017, citing, “The anisotropy of the piston material, in addition to potential porosity introduced during the injection process, could lead to crack generation and thus potential component failure.”

The polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) piston may crack after repeated hard use at the racetrack or with frequent ABS intervention, or after a fall.

Brembo will replace the plastic piston with an aluminium one.

The affected KTMs are:

2015 – 2016 1290 Super R
2016 1290 Super Duke R SE
2016 1290 Super Duke GT
2017 – 2018 Super Duke R and 1290 Super Duke GT

Please be reminded that models not fitted with the PR16 master cylinder are not included in the recall. Similarly, those who fitted the specified master cylinder through the aftermarket channel aren’t affected.

KTM Malaysia advices owners of the above motorcycles to await correspondence from them, as they are working to identify the affected units. For more information, please call KTM Malaysia.

MV Agusta Menjadi Pengeluar Terbaru Terjejas Akibat Panggilan Semula Silinder Utama Brembo Di Amerika Syarikat

MV Agusta telah menjadi pengeluar yang terbaru terjejas akibat panggilan semula silinder utama Brembo yang sedang berjalan di Amerika Syarikat.
Hanya 27 buah unit motosikal MV Agusta F4RR dan F4 RC yang telah dikenalpasti dan MV Agusta US telah memaklumkan pemiliknya.
Tiada lagi sebarang berita dari MV Agusta Malaysia berkenaan sama ada panggilan semula ini menjejaskan motosikal di dalam negara kita.

(more…)

MV Agusta joins Brembo master cylinder recall in the US

MV Agusta joins Brembo master cylinder recall bandwagon currently actively running in the US.

Only 27 units of MV Agusta F4 RR and F4 RC have been identified and MV Agusta US has notified the owners.

No such news from MV Agusta Malaysia regarding the recall affecting the bikes here in the country.

The recent Brembo recall on their very popular PR16 front radial master cylinder unit has been joined by another manufacturer in the US which happens to be MV Agusta. The premium Italian motorcycle manufacturer has issued an official notice which only affects 27 units of the MV Agusta F4 RR and MV Agusta F4 RC built from 2015 to 2016. (more…)

Brembo Keluarkan Kenyataan Rasmi Mengenai Panggilan Semula Silinder Utama PR16

Setelah panggilan semula yang telah dikeluarkan oleh Ducati dan Aprilia di Amerika Syarikat berkaitan dengan unit silinder utama radial PR16, satu kenyataan rasmi Brembo akhirnya telah dikeluarkan.
Brembo menyatakan bahawa para pengeluar yang terjejas adalah Aprilia, Ducati, KTM, MV Agusta, TM Racing, Moto Morini, dan Horex.
Model-model dari tahun 2015 hingga tahun 2017 yang menggunakan silinder utama radial hadapan PR16 selalunya digunakan bersama dengan angkup Brembo M50.

(more…)

Brembo official statement released on PR16 master cylinder recall

After the recall issued by Ducati and Aprilia in the US regarding the PR16 front radial master cylinder unit, a Brembo official statement has finally been released.

Brembo has stated that the manufacturers that are affected are Aprilia, Ducati, KTM, MV Agusta, TM Racing, Moto Morini and Horex.

Models from 2015 to 2017 which uses the PR16 front radial master cylinder are typically used with Brembo M50 callipers.

It was only a few days ago at the beginning of the year where news broke out regarding a possible recall for a Brembo master cylinder unit. Manufacturers in the US like Aprilia and Ducati have since released official notices to owners with bikes that use the Brembo PR16 front radial master cylinder unit which is typically used with the Brembo M50 calliper package. (more…)

Panggilan Semula Brek Brembo Dikeluarkan Di Amerika Syarikat Untuk Ducati Dan Aprilia?

Satu panggilan semula besar-besaran untuk brek Brembo telah dikeluarkan di Amerika Syarikat yang merujuk kepada unit silinder radial utama PR16 mereka yang popular, yang sering kali digandingkan dengan angkup Brembo M50.
Khabarnya, omboh dalaman pada silinder utama yang diperbuat daripada plastik itu cenderung rekahan yang boleh mengakibatkan kepincangfungsian besar pada brek.
Panggilan semula bagi sesetengah model dari pengeluar motosikal Ducati dan Aprilia telah disahkan dan Brembo bakal menggantikannya dengan omboh silinder utama buatan aluminium yang baru.

(more…)

Brembo brake recall issued in the US for Ducati and Aprilia?

A huge Brembo brake recall has been issued in the US in reference to their popular PR16 radial master cylinder unit commonly paired with Brembo M50 calipers.

Apparently, the internal piston in the master cylinder made out of plastic is prone to cracks which may lead to major brake failure.

The recall for some models from Ducati and Aprilia in the US has been confirmed and Brembo will issue a new aluminium master cylinder piston as replacement.

In reference to a recent report made by Asphalt and Rubber, the gods of braking technology Brembo has officially issued a massive recall on their PR16 radial master cylinder unit which is the master cylinder usually found together with the Brembo M50 calipers. (more…)

Bikesrepublic

Brembo

Brembo has issued a statement regarding a second major safety recall.

Some of their aftermarket rear brake calipers may be fitted with faulty brake pads.

The brake pads from batch #672 were supplied by a third party called Federal Mogul Italia.

Distributors

Husqvarna has joined the massive worldwide Brembo master cylinder recall.

Their popular PR16 radial master cylinder commonly used with Brembo M50 calipers are prone to breakage.

All Husqvarna FS 450 Supermoto models manufactured from 2015 to 208 are affected.

KTM Malaysia confirms direction from KTM HQ in Austria.

Affected are certain units in the 1290 Super Duke range.

KTM Malaysia is now working to identify the bike owners and will get in touch with them soonest.

The affected KTMs are:

MV Agusta joins Brembo master cylinder recall bandwagon currently actively running in the US.

Only 27 units of MV Agusta F4 RR and F4 RC have been identified and MV Agusta US has notified the owners.

No such news from MV Agusta Malaysia regarding the recall affecting the bikes here in the country.

After the recall issued by Ducati and Aprilia in the US regarding the PR16 front radial master cylinder unit, a Brembo official statement has finally been released.

Brembo has stated that the manufacturers that are affected are Aprilia, Ducati, KTM, MV Agusta, TM Racing, Moto Morini and Horex.

Models from 2015 to 2017 which uses the PR16 front radial master cylinder are typically used with Brembo M50 callipers.

A huge Brembo brake recall has been issued in the US in reference to their popular PR16 radial master cylinder unit commonly paired with Brembo M50 calipers.

Apparently, the internal piston in the master cylinder made out of plastic is prone to cracks which may lead to major brake failure.

The recall for some models from Ducati and Aprilia in the US has been confirmed and Brembo will issue a new aluminium master cylinder piston as replacement.

Archive

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on YouTube

BikesRepublic