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Jul 21, 2019 | 11:40 AM

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Pantera99

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Originally Posted by RIPSAW

They should be replaced. And check rotor thickness. Need to use a 0-1 outside micrometer since you need to get below the outer ridge. Thickness is on the rotors. Your's look worn to minimum.

Hmmm, didn't give much thought to the rotor. Just checked rear brakes & they had been changed already & look fine & the rear rotor looks perfect. Maybe I'll just wait till after the trip & replace pads & rotor. When I first bought the bike it had a pretty good shimmy when on the front brakes but that went away after a few hundred miles. Brakes are actually pretty good in panic situations ask me how I know.

Jul 21, 2019 | 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cowboydoc

I think the pads look fine, but as mentioned above, check the rotors as the one in the pic looks fairly worn. If they are close then just do everything at once, new pads, rotors, and fluid flush. I changed my front brake pads a little earlier than necessary because I had the front wheel off for a tire change and it was due for a flush (had to do flush at the dealer since I have abs).

Yea probably not a bad idea as I need to get a new front tire soon also.

Jul 21, 2019 | 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomer1143

If you are questioning if you should change them I would. Nothing will ruin your ride quicker than worrying about those brake pads. EBC pads are about 1/2 the price of the OEM ones so you are saving a bunch of money utilizing them. I use the EBC pads FA409V semi sintered pads. I have used the HH pads before but found they squeaked quite a bit. Best of luck with your decision. Enjoy your trip.

Dang it, yea I saw the "V" pads listed, was thinking about those. I have HH pads on my Intruder 1500 w single front disc & yes they make a particular annoying sound but they sure grip nicely. Maybe I'll get some drilled rotors as well.