brake pad life?

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Aug 6, 2014 | 02:40 PM

#11

cass

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From: Southern Maryland

I had my front ones replaced at 20000, my back ones were like new. I don't use that one much.

Aug 6, 2014 | 02:56 PM

#12

my67pnycar

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From: DOWN SOUTH

Just keep an eye on em dude and ride it like you stole it pads are cheap. There is no pre determined age on how long the pads will last, everyone rides different. The harder you are on your brakes, the quicker they wear out. Like others above, I downshift and use the engine to brake when coming to a stop, 12,500 on my bike and they still look new.

Aug 6, 2014 | 06:02 PM

#13

TWIN CAM 96

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sfcmo357

I can't really answer your question but I think alot is determined by your riding style. I'm not a heavy braker....I'm from the school of "downshifting" and allowing the engine to do the bulk of the braking. There are many instances when I only use my brake for the last few feet of a "NORMAL" stop because I downshift alot.

I too ride this way best for everything on the bike.

Aug 6, 2014 | 06:42 PM

#14

rkoivisto

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From: currently an Okie

pads

When I get down to 2 extra sets of pads, I order 3 more sets. Harley wants $50 a set and I just got 3 sets for $21 delivered.

They seem to last and perform as well as the stock pads, but cost a lot less.

http://www.d2moto.com/

Try them out, they've got free shipping right now.

Aug 6, 2014 | 07:15 PM

#15

Warbird40

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From: Palm Springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69cj

I personally use the brakes over down shifting. I figure brake pads are cheaper and easier to replace than clutches and drive belts. Opinions are what makes the world go round as long as they only affect the one making them.

+1. I am with you on this one, I hardly ever downshift when coming to a stop... imho, why make the engine work harder when I got brakes?

Aug 6, 2014 | 07:54 PM

#16

garyFLHPI

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From: California

I ride 70% on city streets. That involves lane splitting, hard acceleration from traffic lights and heavy braking. I use Lyndall gold + and they last me 8 to 10 thousand miles. So far Lyndall best performing and longest lasting braks on my bike. I highly recommend them.
P.S
Forgot to mention, I always downshift. My average rpm range between 2500 and 4500

Last edited by garyFLHPI; Aug 7, 2014 at 01:32 PM.

Aug 7, 2014 | 09:19 PM

#17

Harleyboyddk

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From: Henderson, Nevada

Two sets OEM pads went 25,000+ each. Currently running set of Lyndall gold pads. Not noticing any change in braking performance. Not displeased either.