Rear Brake Pads
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Rear Brake Pads
I have a 2012 street glide. I got 9000 miles out of my rear brakes. Is that normal ?
I asked the dealer how long do the brake pads normally last. His reply was depends how much you use them. I said. Every time I stop. Dumb A$$
How many miles do you get from the rear pads. And what's better than. Stock. They are 60.00 for that amount. There should be a better brake pad
I asked the dealer how long do the brake pads normally last. His reply was depends how much you use them. I said. Every time I stop. Dumb A$$
How many miles do you get from the rear pads. And what's better than. Stock. They are 60.00 for that amount. There should be a better brake pad
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That sounds low. I have about 18600 on mine but they are getting thin. No offense in my question but how is your braking? I can see getting that if you are only using your rear brake or rear brake more than the front then maybe. Other than that I dunno.
After thinking about it, are they worn evenly?
After thinking about it, are they worn evenly?
Last edited by gunnar; Jun 14, 2013 at 04:37 PM.
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I use my front brake 80% and use my rear just to help out.
Bike has abs. And yes the rear pads wore even all the down to the metal.
Front look better than 50% left.
But damn new brakes have very thin lining
Thanks.
Bike has abs. And yes the rear pads wore even all the down to the metal.
Front look better than 50% left.
But damn new brakes have very thin lining
Thanks.
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How thick were the pads when they were replaced?
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24K and mine are toast on my 2012 Ultra.
I ride long distances mostly, with a mix of twisties at times.
I do a lot of engine braking.
9k sounds very low...
I ride long distances mostly, with a mix of twisties at times.
I do a lot of engine braking.
9k sounds very low...
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Sounds like either your using the rear more than you think, or putting your foot on the pedal as a rest. or your brakes are dragging. I hear the Lindells are worth the money (could be spelled wrong).
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OK, I recently bought a 98 ultra classic with 60,000 miles on it and the back brakes started squeaking the other day. I found there are different materials for the braking surface (sintered, organic, kevlar...) and it seems the sintered has the best rating HH. However, I read that if the original brakes were not sintered, you should not replace with sintered. I don't hot rod or race, but do like an occasional blast around the twisties and I think I am easy on my brakes so does the material really matter?