Brake Longevity Question

[Kagey_98]

How long does a set of breaks last on a '12 RT? :dontknow:

 

[BajaRon]

How long does a set of breaks last on a '12 RT? :dontknow:

Depends. Average on the rears, 10-15k. About twice that on the fronts. Some need them a 8k and some get 20k out of the rears.

 

[samewok]

My 2011 Rt got 12,000 on rear and still have original front that have 22,000.

 

[ARtraveler]

Its going to vary because of a gazillion reasons.

My 2010 with 35,500 had the original brakes. I try not to use them much. Accelerate into curves, engine braking for down hills.

 

[Chupaca]

Hard to say..!!

many variables. But if you can measure your wear so far you can estimate. As mentioned above using engine to slow down and mastering you corner approaches will help. Then you have your style, solo/double, trailers, weather and road material to name a few. Seems we see many wear items in this position. I have 22,000 miles on all my pads but it is an RS...:thumbup:

 

[StanProff]

On my 2010 RT-S the rears were paper thin at 20,000 miles. I was at the dealer having a rear tire changed and the service tech came and got me to show them to me and I went ahead and had them change the pads. (it is much easier to do with the back wheel already off). The fronts still have quite a few miles on them. I am now at 24,000 miles total. As explained to me the braking is 60% front and 40% rear. The way I see it, the fronts have 30% each and the rear is 40% and it makes since that the rear does more work than one of the fronts causing it to wear faster. By the way, I have pulled a 622 trailer for approx. 8,000 miles of the 24,000. I was surprised that the rear brakes were wore out before the fronts but that is just my "car mentality" coming through. Things are much different with a linked braking system.

 

[Bob Denman]

Your question is a bit like:
"How much gas mileage can I get with my car?"
:dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow:

You'll get about jillion answers from folks who'll tell you what THEY got... :thumbup:
Which'll mean nothing for your unique and individual case... :gaah:

Sorry! pps:

 

[captblack]

Agree with all of the above. I have 34K on my original brakes on my 2011 RT. Always downshift and stay off the brakes in corners. Pull a trailer some but most miles are 1 up rural roads. I think it makes a difference if you have a SM vice an SE.

Still have about 40% left on all wheels ...

 

[Pennyrick]

How long does a set of breaks last on a '12 RT? :dontknow:

Kagey

That is like asking how high up is.

 

[PW2013STL]

Kagey

That is like asking how high up is.

Now that's an easy one - 2 feet

:roflblack:

 

[Dudley]

It's not a 2012, but our 2010 RT has 49,400 miles and still has the original brakes all around. When the rear tires gets changed again, the rear pads will be replaced.

 

[Bob Denman]

While the rear wheel is off the bike; don't forget about the wheel bearings. :shocked:
It's the perfect time to replace them! :2thumbs:

 

[Woodsrider]

Wait....it has brakes?? Why don't they tell me these things....

Man....after I installed that anchor and electric windlass for it.....

 

[swmp321]

squeaking front brakes

My RT-S has 1000 miles on it. The front brakes always squeaked . Anyone know what causes that? I understand it when I am first starting a ride but after its warmed up? That doesn't make sense since the brakes are new. This has happened since mile 1.