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Jun 22, 2012 | 10:28 AM

#21

2black1s

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From: Simi Valley, CA

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Originally Posted by Bodean46

I change mine everytime i change the tires, regardless of miles. Just for my own piece of mind knowing i'm on a trip and won't have to swing into the stealer to get a rotor or pads replaced.

Send me your used ones... I might never have to buy a new set again LOL.

Actually, I understand where you're coming from. You never have to worry if you replace the pads before they get close to gone.

One thing to consider though is that the pads are not very thick even when new. It's easy for a tech to show an unsuspecting customer a set of pads and say "these are pretty thin, you ought to replace them". Personally, I wouldn't even consider replacing pads until they're less than .05-.06 inch of thickness remaining.

Jun 22, 2012 | 05:36 PM

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asahi1234

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From: Texas

Changed mine out at 10,000 to much brake dust. Installed lyndall gold one of the best things I have done. And stops alot better than the stock brake pads.

Jun 22, 2012 | 06:04 PM

#23

SportyPig

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Number of miles is going to depend on the type of riding. If you get on the interstate and go non stop for 200 miles, obviously you're not going to wear the brakes as much as if you do 200 miles in stop and go traffic.