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« on: March 15, 2019, 04:54:00 AM » |
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How many miles should brake pads last?
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2019, 05:43:05 AM » |
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Obviously it depends on how much you use the brakes and how hard. I never really tracked my mileage but I know the brakes last longer than my tires. I get 20k on tires and I'm thinking maybe two tires. I live in flat country so I m going to get more miles than someone in the mountains. 30-40k is my estimate
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Fazer
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2019, 06:03:18 AM » |
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Just getting ready to replace pads on my son's 2000 Tourer with 35,000 miles. His are ready.
I replaced on my 1998 at about 25,000. Could have gone further but I went ahead and replaced.
OEM for both bikes.
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h13man
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2019, 06:53:16 AM » |
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20,000 on OEM on the front so far. Due for inspect/replace @ 35,000 when weather gets warmer.
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DIGGER
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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2019, 07:01:26 AM » |
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I run Dunlope Elite 3 tires that last about 11,000-12,000 miles. Might could get another 2,000 out of them but I like to keep good tread on the ground. Ive been having dealer replace pads with the tires but just wondered if I could get two tire changes with pads. Buying new tires today and think Ill pass on pads this round
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2019, 07:18:33 AM » |
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Obviously it depends on how much you use the brakes and how hard. I never really tracked my mileage but I know the brakes last longer than my tires. I get 20k on tires and I'm thinking maybe two tires. I live in flat country so I m going to get more miles than someone in the mountains. 30-40k is my estimate
Me too (except I don't get those miles on front tires - 9K if lucky). I inspect at every tire change, and keep spares on hand. I'm not worried about using every mm of good pad; so if it looks like I might run short on the new tire, I'll waste a couple mm's of pad and put new ones in. My rotors are cupped a bit (but work fine), and metal to metal is not a good thing. Pads are cheaper than rotors. |
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0leman
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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2019, 08:34:48 AM » |
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I have some 113K miles on my Valk. I have replace the brake pad only once since I got her with 34k on her. I get around 12K out of front tire and do check the pads when I change the tires. I have about half the pad left on the brakes.
Not sure my miles reflect what others are getting. I do ride most of my miles on two lane state/county roads with probably less than 10% of miles in city type driving.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2019, 09:02:43 AM » |
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I have some 113K miles on my Valk. I have replace the brake pad only once since I got her with 34k on her. I get around 12K out of front tire and do check the pads when I change the tires. I have about half the pad left on the brakes.
Not sure my miles reflect what others are getting. I do ride most of my miles on two lane state/county roads with probably less than 10% of miles in city type driving.
Man are you dragging your feet or throwing out an anchor?  I don't have your miles (95K on one and 55K the other, mostly mine), but I've changed them at least 4-5 times (fronts and rears always at different times). And I'm really pretty easy on my brakes (unless I'm required to be hard on them - occasionally). |
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« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2019, 10:49:43 AM » |
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I have some 113K miles on my Valk. I have replace the brake pad only once since I got her with 34k on her. I get around 12K out of front tire and do check the pads when I change the tires. I have about half the pad left on the brakes.
Not sure my miles reflect what others are getting. I do ride most of my miles on two lane state/county roads with probably less than 10% of miles in city type driving.
Man are you dragging your feet or throwing out an anchor? I don't have your miles (95K on one and 55K the other, mostly mine), but I've changed them at least 4-5 times (fronts and rears always at different times). And I'm really pretty easy on my brakes (unless I'm required to be hard on them - occasionally). I think I’m averaging about 25k on front pads. About 50k on the rear. |
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0leman
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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2019, 07:28:30 AM » |
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Not sure why I get good mileage on brakes, but then I do ride a bunch of miles on lonely two lane roads. No need for a lot of brake work. I also tend to get good mileage on my 4 wheeled vehicles. Maybe its just me. AND no, I don't drag my feet or throw out a anchor to stop.  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2019, 11:54:26 AM » |
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Mountain zooming is hard on pads.
Mine have 20,000 miles. Should last to 30 but I will be changing them before leaving this June for a loooong ride.
I've used Sixity brand for over 100,000 miles and they work well.
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2019, 02:58:17 PM » |
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I would go with the OEM, save your rotors.
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