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Brakes

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Lilbigmess, Aug 19, 2014.

  1. Lilbigmess

    Lilbigmess New Member

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    New to motorcycle world. But how long should brakes last on a bike. I understand mileage and how hard i use them come into affect. But is their a rough estimate. I replaced my front and rear last year and was just curious if they last as long as a car last or shorter.
     
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  2. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    If you replaced the shoes and pads last year, you'll probably never replace them again unless you're hard on the brakes. I've replaced ones that have been on bikes when I get them, but I've never had to re-replace them yet. But, I don't brake hard either..............

    dave
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Mileage-wise, I usually see around 20K ~30K or so on a set of front pads and rears generally end up getting replaced because of age.

    I put new EBC pads in my 550 Seca when I recommissioned it and at 12K they're about half worn.
     
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    I just went metal-metal at 38,450 on the FJR.
     
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