New Brakes, Again!

[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

[DJ Downunder]

You must have ABS...?

DJ

[Alannc]

No - Just Standard Brakes

Alan

[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

[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.

[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'.)

[RideandDrive]

On my 2004 with ABS I replaced the fronts at 35,500 and they could have gone longer.

[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...
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