How long do motorcycle disc brake pads last?

[Roguexcess]

Zarco said:

Did seem like a cock and bull story.

I assure you my intentions were never to deceive anyone
Your posts here have served zero purpose
Thanks all that actually help and contributed, im glad I posted, learnt a few things

Edited by Roguexcess on Thursday 9th July 22:29

[Cheeses of Nazareth]

They are fked.

Change them now. They will work fine right up to the point they dont. And that wont be long

[underwhelmist]

Zarco said:

Roguexcess said:

Seems like there wasn't any fowl play on the 3k visit

Did seem like a cock and bull story.

Yes, but those pads need changing, no point ducking the issue.

[Roguexcess]

Going for SBS Street performance

[the cueball]

[scorcher]

I changed my first set of pads on my KTM 990 SMT at about 30000 miles. There was still plenty of life in them , but when I took them out the friction part and the backing plate had become detached from each other . They look very worn for such low mileage.

[TheInternet]

Roguexcess said:

Zarco said:

Did seem like a cock and bull story.

I assure you my intentions were never to deceive anyone
Your posts here have served zero purpose

Is that your way of telling him to cluck off?

[alan36]

Caliper sticking???

[Roguexcess]

scorcher said:

I changed my first set of pads on my KTM 990 SMT at about 30000 miles. There was still plenty of life in them , but when I took them out the friction part and the backing plate had become detached from each other . They look very worn for such low mileage.

And I checked the average for my bike is 15-20k

No idea what's going for mine to be finished at 3000

[underwhelmist]

TheInternet said:

Is that your way of telling him to cluck off?

Don't ruffle his feathers. At least he knows now that his brakes are goosed. Wonder if it will be a big bill?

[_Neal_]

scorcher said:

I changed my first set of pads on my KTM 990 SMT at about 30000 miles. There was still plenty of life in them , but when I took them out the friction part and the backing plate had become detached from each other . They look very worn for such low mileage.

I just bought a 2009-plate bike (BMW f800R) with 13k on the clock - (trusted) mechanic I took it to recommended that the pads should be changed for the same reason - friction material coming away from backing plate despite there being plenty of life left. Age-related I think - could well have been the original pads. Obviously had them changed!

Loving the bird-related punnery - OP, don't let it get it you down

[CousinDupree]

I remember a tech from the local Triumph dealer calling saying the rear pads needed replacing on my Sprint 1050, after 6k miles.

He said they are soft as ste, which was indeed correct. At 12k I changed brands. Problem solved.

[Roguexcess]

Zarco said:

Ducati must have fitted half worn pads at the factory.

starting to feel like this wasn't even a troll

[airsafari87]

Roguexcess said:

starting to feel like this wasn't even a troll

Being honest about your riding style for a moment.

Are you riding fast and braking late and hard everywhere?

Are you a new rider that is maybe a little nervous and constantly comfort braking?

Do you ride 'covering the brakes' all the time?

Are you a proper big fat fat fatty and have been carrying a big fat fatty of a pillion as well as luggage for the past 3000 miles?

All of those could contribute to the rapid pad wear.
Assuming the bike is brand new from the dealership and has only covered 3000 road miles under the average road rider there is no way those front pads should be worn as much as they appear to be.

[Roguexcess]

@airsafari87
- my first original post. fast but not crazy fast. this is a fair description

Are you riding fast and braking late and hard everywhere?
- not late/hard braking intentionally

Are you a new rider that is maybe a little nervous and constantly comfort braking?
- yes - well over braking for a turn

Do you ride 'covering the brakes' all the time?
- no

Are you a proper big fat fat fatty and have been carrying a big fat fatty of a pillion as well as luggage for the past 3000 miles?
- subjective
ok about 100kg. maybe 100/150 miles with a pillion not heavy


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Edited by Roguexcess on Friday 10th July 16:14

[mad4amanda]

Just occurred to me I wonder if these are Brembo pads ?
They have had lots of issues lately with pads crumbling and coming away from backing, so much so Triumph have done a recall.
I wonder if the compound is the issue, which could cause premature wear too?

[Roguexcess]

mad4amanda said:

Just occurred to me I wonder if these are Brembo pads ?
They have had lots of issues lately with pads crumbling and coming away from backing, so much so Triumph have done a recall.
I wonder if the compound is the issue, which could cause premature wear too?

Interesting
Brembo brakes I presume pads also
Edit: I also think I rely on the cornering ABS a lot

[Rubin215]

Roguexcess said:

I also think I rely on the cornering ABS a lot

Very bad habit to get in to, just in case you change bikes to one that doesn't have it.

Also, it's amazing, but it isn't infallible; you might just find yourself sliding down the road on your arse one of these days...

[airsafari87]

Roguexcess said:

I also think I rely on the cornering ABS a lot

Scariest thing I've read all week.

[Zarco]

Might explain why the pads are done.