brake life

[Fencer]

Hopefully not a NEPRT.

Riding today I began to hear brake squeal, It turns out to be brake dust. But, it got me thinking (and I know it will vary on riding style) What is the life of OEM pads, front, rear?

 

[Shadowfax]

Hopefully not a NEPRT.
Riding today I began to hear brake squeal, It turns out to be brake dust. But, it got me thinking (and I know it will vary on riding style) What is the life of OEM pads, front, rear?

I have 20,000 miles and 4 track days on my OEM pads. Local dealer said last week they show ~30% wear (F/R).

 

[Vstar2FJR]

35000 miles on my less than 2 year old 05. Front pads replaced at 28K because the inside pads were pretty worn, outside pads had lots of meat. Rebuilt the calipers and the master cylinder at that same time. Original pads on the rear and they are fine. I use both brakes to stop, and tend to use the rear more for normal slowing.

John

 

[Scab]

16450 miles so far and my pads still have many miles to go.

 

[Fencer]

16450 miles so far and my pads still have many miles to go.

HE DOES LIVE. WELCOME BACK! :yahoo:

 

[Derek]

i've got 59,000 km on the stock binders, sorry 36,660 miles. i'm surprised, because i think i'm pretty hard on them here in my mountain twisties. i'll be sure to ask about them at my next service.

derek

 

[bluedevil]

I was past 50,000 miles on my 05' before changing the front pads, have not changed the rear yet.

the front pads were not wearing even so I reveresed them and went on to 50,000 before changing.

all 4 pads on the front are the same, the rear pads are different.

 

[donaldb]

I get down on my ABS breaks fairly often. I think it is best to be most familiar w/not only your break's limitations but to gauge your stopping distance and capabilities. To stay sharp and to know the "feel" of the ABS system when activated. So, about once a month or sometimes twice a month I will just absolutely slam on the breaks at about 70 mph or so, feel the ABS activate, take mental notes and try to remember what I learned. I suspect over time such activity will take a toll on the pads. I only have 9k miles on mine, but am due for new tires very soon, so I suspect I will take a good looksee at the pads and their conditions when I have the wheels off. My rear pads are relatively new as they were replaced free of charge thanx to my incompetent stealership service dept who put them on backwards at my last service--got a new rear rotor too :yahoo: wont make that mistake of having them do any future service. I have invested a fair amount into approperate tools and will take the time to do such routine maintenance myself in the future.

 

[SkooterG]

As long as you are not too hard on your brakes, and they are functioning properly, they should last quite a long time.

I had to replace my front pads at 30k, dut to them wearing un-evenly. SEE HERE

The replacements (OEM), while not wearing completely even, are doing much better than the first time around. I have 50k on them, with another 10-20k left I am guessing.

At 80k, I still have the original rear pads with lots left to go.

 

[twowheelnut]

As long as you are not too hard on your brakes, and they are functioning properly, they should last quite a long time.
I had to replace my front pads at 30k, dut to them wearing un-evenly. SEE HERE

The replacements (OEM), while not wearing completely even, are doing much better than the first time around. I have 50k on them, with another 10-20k left I am guessing.

At 80k, I still have the original rear pads with lots left to go.

What is it with you? Mega tire mileage and brake pad mileage... You just sit on the damn thing on the centerstand in the garage with the throttle cracked wide open, don't you? :huh: Man, I'm getting close to changing the rear pads (SBK's) again, maybe another 5K or so, fronts might have 10-12K left in them.