How long do brake pads last

[FIRECAT]

I have a 2012 RSS and I see no scoring on break discs but my pads do look pretty thin how long have any of you people have gone without your first replacement of brake pads? I just turned over 69,000 KM which is just shy of 43,000 miles! I’ve heard some people spending 100,000 miles on this 990 twin which is very impressive but how often are the brakes getting done again it’s all about city versus Highway traffic right?

[Docster]

You're gonna get hundreds of different answers to a question like that. Sure, city vs. highway plays a role but so does style of riding, aggressiveness of braking, riding the brakes, quality of components, speed, etc. Many variables.

[UtahPete]

Until they wear out. Seriously. You should do the brake pad check when suggested, and when they start getting obviously thin, replace them. It's a lot cheaper than having to also replace the discs, and a lot safer than finding out the hard way that they're toast.

[BajaRon]

Brake pad mileage varies a great deal. There are so many variables that there really is no answer to this question.

[canamjhb]

I find that I use the brakes A LOT more on the Spyder than I do on my Goldwing. I expect that the pads will need replacing somewhere around 40K on the Spyder. Have never had to replace pads on the wing and have over 100K miles. But the wing is driven by shifting down to stops and brakes are usually only applied at the very end of the stop. The Spyder needs more braking so I guess the pads will wear sooner. How much sooner.?......time will tell. But my best guess is about 40K. I have 25K on mine and will know pretty soon.

[PistonBlown]

In my case around 25,000km for the back and 50,000km+ for the front. Lots of twisty and hilly roads + tourists driving on the wrong side of the road (unfortunately very common). So lots of braking - don't really have what you'd call highways here:-) As others have said it really depends on roads, riding styles, etc.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I have 25K on mine and will know pretty soon.

Better take a close look at them! My driving is mostly highway and Interstate and still my pads were completely worn out a 26k!!!!!