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New Brakes, Again!
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:22 pm
by Alannc
Just put new rear brakes on the R, again, and I just turned 52,000 miles.
Not complaining at all, actually thought it was pretty good. May have taken me a whole 1/2 hour, but then I'm a little slow.
How many miles are folks getting out of front brakes? - I haven't changed mine yet.
Now if I could just get the rear tire to last that long.
Alan
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:43 pm
by DJ Downunder
You must have ABS...?
DJ
Brakes
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:51 pm
by Alannc
No - Just Standard Brakes
Alan
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:24 pm
by DJ Downunder
I just changed mine at 50,000 klms...fronts had 1/4 left..rear had 1/2 left.
Could it be that you rest your foot on the brake..or maybe you just use it more than most.
DJ
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:38 pm
by beemerphile
These bikes are notorious for hanging rear brakes. The pins bind and you get the same effect a riding the brake. Make sure the pins are free and lightly lubricated.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 6:24 am
by R4R&R
I have 42000 miles on mine (which has ABS) and still have the original brakes. They're getting low and will need a replacement soon. I make sure I keep my right foot away from the brake lever and since my brakes are partially linked, I rarely use the rear (since it's 'automatic'.)
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:46 pm
by RideandDrive
On my 2004 with ABS I replaced the fronts at 35,500 and they could have gone longer.
Hmmm...
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:06 pm
by toner87
I had my rear brakes replaced for the first time at about 13500 miles... Most of my riding's in the city and I do use the rear quite a bit. Still seems early for them to go, but I did have a problem keeping my bike stationary at a red light on a steep hill using the rear brake only, so I think they had gone...
t.