C400x front brake!

[Rtoilhead]

Test rode a 400x recently and found the front brake very scary! Dealer said 'Must be all like that'!
Do any of you 400x owners find this?
Alex

 

[davidh]

Hmm, I rode a 400 in France last year and didn't have any issues.

 

[Rtoilhead]

Thanks Davidh.

Bought the bike today with full service at BMW dealers! Front brake still vague but I can live with that. Very enjoyable little bike!

 

[byee]

Test rode a 400x recently and found the front brake very scary! Dealer said 'Must be all like that'!
Do any of you 400x owners find this?
Alex

Please clarify scary.

 

[Rtoilhead]

Hi Byee,
Took the C400X for a test ride as my F80GS Adventure was being serviced. Got a real shock when I applied the front brake at the lights. Almost went down to the grip. But liked it that much I traded in the 800 got the 400 serviced and rode it home. Front brake is still a bit vague but back brake very good! Wondering if this is normal or do I still have a problem? Regards, Alex

 

[byee]

Alex,

Congrats on the new toy!!!

I bought my C400GT in Feb 2019. The brakes on the bike will stop on a dime with no issues with the front brakes locking up especially with the ABS.

Barry

 

[Rtoilhead]

Barry,
I only have the basic 400X model but my problem is the front brake is practically non-existent! Still love the little bike, bit of a change from my R1250gs Rallye!!

 

[Jbmw]

Barry,
I only have the basic 400X model but my problem is the front brake is practically non-existent! Still love the little bike, bit of a change from my R1250gs Rallye!!

I have the c400x and the front brake is the same but I don’t think I want it as firm as the rear
When I use a combination of front then rear brake it stops perfect

 

[iespich]

I've had my 2019 for 8 months and picked it up with the BYBRE brake recall completed. I love the brakes! Great lever feel, exceptional stopping power. I would almost say they are overkill for a scooter. There is certainly a problem with yours.

 

[Rtoilhead]

Thanks for the replies lads!

Maybe it's the fact that my R1250GS has such amazing brakes but getting used to the 400X now and ,as Jbmw says, use a combination of front and rear.