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How long between brake pads.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Ribo, Jul 18, 2015.

  1. Ribo

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    Just wondering what people find their average millage is between swapping out their brake pads and shoes.

    I know this depends on riding style, kind of riding you do and where you live so there's no exact numbers but I'm looking for peoples experience here.
     
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    Highway use or city driving? Unless at the track......

    Driving style plays a huge roll in wear rates of "consumable" items of our bikes.
     
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    Yeah I said that...... just let me know your experience regardless - you can quantify if you want.. there won't be a test at the end..
     
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    I get about 5 years out of my fronts. Never changed my rears. I inspect them twice a year. Bike had 3200 miles when I liberated it from me dad's garage in 07. Changed the pads in 08. Now 5he bike has over 20k with those same pads. Still have more than 50% left.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    My Seca came with 19,000 miles and the original pads which were about 2/3 gone, and too glazed to be safe.
     
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