Blowing through rear brake pads
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From: OHIO......UGH !!
I probably only touch the rear brake peddle once every thousand miles or so.
I'm kind of a grandpa behind the handlebars, and rarely , if ever, find myself in a situation that calls for rear brakes to be used.
I doubt I'll ever wear out a set !!
I'm kind of a grandpa behind the handlebars, and rarely , if ever, find myself in a situation that calls for rear brakes to be used.
I doubt I'll ever wear out a set !!
Road Captain
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No disrespect but you are probably favoring your rear brake much too much.
This is a common trait among cruiser riders. Experiment more with the front. The front does most of the stopping. It is where your weight distribution shifts while stopping and it is where you have all your stopping traction.
Sure, you need a rear brake. Under high speed stops, you trail it to keep the rear end behind you. Also, in parking lots or in slow speed situations on loose surfaces, gravel etc., the rear comes in handy.
I would think you should get 20k-plus on your rear brakes depending on your riding conditions.
Be careful out there !
This is a common trait among cruiser riders. Experiment more with the front. The front does most of the stopping. It is where your weight distribution shifts while stopping and it is where you have all your stopping traction.
Sure, you need a rear brake. Under high speed stops, you trail it to keep the rear end behind you. Also, in parking lots or in slow speed situations on loose surfaces, gravel etc., the rear comes in handy.
I would think you should get 20k-plus on your rear brakes depending on your riding conditions.
Be careful out there !
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From: Southern Maryland
Almost 20K
2009 Ultra with ABS and 19,500 miles on original pads. Have never removed the calipers but did check for the wear grooves, and they are still OK. Not sure how to extrapolate that into when to change however.
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Just look at the pads every once in a while. Looks like you may get 40k on your pads.
Road Warrior
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From: Rockland County, NY
If you use the method described in the Ride Like A Pro videos then you'd be using your rear brakes alot during low speed maneuvers. Rear brake pads are relatively cheap and easy to install. I usually throw in a new set with each rear tire change. It's no big deal and it allows you to control that big bike at very low speeds.
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If you use the method described in the Ride Like A Pro videos then you'd be using your rear brakes alot during low speed maneuvers. Rear brake pads are relatively cheap and easy to install. I usually throw in a new set with each rear tire change. It's no big deal and it allows you to control that big bike at very low speeds.
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