Brake Pads
First good advice here is lyndall's. It does sound very soon. Learn to use the front brake as well. The front brake provides most of your stopping power. I use the z plus pads and they last a long time.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: South Texas
Thanks for the advice guys. I actually do use the front brake primarily (more pressure)but use them both in almost every stop. It seems that only the outside rear pad is overly worn-after looking at it better. The inside is still in good shape. I will take it in this week to get an understanding of the uneven wear and questionable performance.
If they replace under warrenty then HD brakes - if not i will go lyndall.
If they replace under warrenty then HD brakes - if not i will go lyndall.
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: Leander Texas
Thanks for the advice guys. I actually do use the front brake primarily (more pressure)but use them both in almost every stop. It seems that only the outside rear pad is overly worn-after looking at it better. The inside is still in good shape. I will take it in this week to get an understanding of the uneven wear and questionable performance.
If they replace under warrenty then HD brakes - if not i will go lyndall.
If they replace under warrenty then HD brakes - if not i will go lyndall.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Lewisberry PA
I replaced my stock pads at 8500 miles to get rid of the brake squeal. I used the lyndal gold pads and was pretty happy until this weekend. The gold pads are now squealing. If you are going to lyndal pads, use the Z+ pads. I missed the post that these are the ones that don't squeal.
Stage IV
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My rear pads are down, and have grooved the disc....5100 miles 2008 softail
That doesn't sound normal...although I may be over using the rear brake ....surely not that much.
I pretty much use the front/back simultaneously. I will start to rely more on the front.
Back to the dealer this week...better be under warranty...ya think?
Thanks all
That doesn't sound normal...although I may be over using the rear brake ....surely not that much.
I pretty much use the front/back simultaneously. I will start to rely more on the front.
Back to the dealer this week...better be under warranty...ya think?
Thanks all
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: Leander Texas
they wont warranty unless there is a defect in the part and most will tell you no but if the dealer cares they should reach agreement with you even if free labor only
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