Brake Pad Life

[jmcbow]

Just flipped 13k on the RT, have already had to top off the brake fluid level in the master cylinder. Just wondering how many miles folks are averaging before replacing the pads?:dontknow:

 

[EzeSpyderGA]

Replaced Brake Pads

I had to replace my rear brake pads at 10,000 miles, the same time that I replaced the rear tire.

 

[Bob Denman]

That seems like very reasonable mileage for the rear brakes... :thumbup:

 

[boborgera]

It depends on how often you use them, If you do highway miles only they'll last for 20/30 thousand miles'
Local you can burn them up in 6/7 thousand miles, Mine wore out in 16 thousand miles. With a combination of H/way and local riding.

 

[Sarge707]

Mine are hardly worn after 23,000 Miles on my 09GS.\
New ones to the left- Old ones still on are at the right!

 

[NancysToy]

I had to replace my rear at 14K, when I changed the tire.

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

Really depends on how and where you ride. Also on how much engine braking, downshifting instead of standing on the brakes.

 

[jmcbow]

I've noticed, looking at the pads on my RT, that there is a small slot in the face of the front pads, I assume that this is a wear indicator? As I can still see the slot, I assume the pads still have some miles left on them.

 

[NancysToy]

I've noticed, looking at the pads on my RT, that there is a small slot in the face of the front pads, I assume that this is a wear indicator? As I can still see the slot, I assume the pads still have some miles left on them.

I would assume nothing of the sort. Mesuring the thickness is your best bet. The brake pad minimum thickness is 1 mm (0.040"). When they approach that they should be replaced.

 

[gene0108]

At 27k I just replaced my pads. I also just replaced my rear tire for the second time.

 

[jmcbow]

I would assume nothing of the sort. Mesuring the thickness is your best bet. The brake pad minimum thickness is 1 mm (0.040"). When they approach that they should be replaced.

Question? If it's not a wear indicator, than what's the purpose of a slot on the face of the pad?

 

[NancysToy]

Question? If it's not a wear indicator, than what's the purpose of a slot on the face of the pad?

It could have a purpose in the Spyder manufacturing process, Be an artifact of the pad manufacturing process, be there for venting purposes, or for noise reduction purposes. If BRP does not say it is a wear indicator, I would not use it as such before I measured it to see how it compares to the 1 mm spec.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: one millimeter; the thickness of a nickel... that's what you need. :thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

:agree: one millimeter; the thickness of a nickel... that's what you need. :thumbup:

Actually a nickel is 1.95 mm thick. Even a dime is 1.35, but that's close enough to the mark to use as a judge. It isn't a good idea to go right down to the spec, anyway. Be aware that the pads may not wear evenly, so a prt you can't readily see could be thinner. Best to start measuring when the thickness approaches that of a dime.

 

[jmcbow]

It could have a purpose in the Spyder manufacturing process, Be an artifact of the pad manufacturing process, be there for venting purposes, or for noise reduction purposes. If BRP does not say it is a wear indicator, I would not use it as such before I measured it to see how it compares to the 1 mm spec.

For what it's worth:

[h=1]Signs of Brake Pad Wear[/h]Believe it or not, most of the time you can check pad wear without taking off the wheels. And you don't need a mechanical engineering degree to do it. Usually, you can see the brake pad through the wheel and won't need to remove it. Once you find the brake pad, notice its thickness. If it appears to be very thin, it's almost used up. Some brake pads have a slot in the center that serves several engineering purposes, but also doubles as a wear indicator. Check to see how much of that slot is left. If it's almost gone, you need new pads [source: CDX eTextbook].

 

[NancysToy]

For what it's worth:

Signs of Brake Pad Wear

Believe it or not, most of the time you can check pad wear without taking off the wheels. And you don't need a mechanical engineering degree to do it. Usually, you can see the brake pad through the wheel and won't need to remove it. Once you find the brake pad, notice its thickness. If it appears to be very thin, it's almost used up. Some brake pads have a slot in the center that serves several engineering purposes, but also doubles as a wear indicator. Check to see how much of that slot is left. If it's almost gone, you need new pads [source: CDX eTextbook].

Generic information tells us nothing. Vehicles where the manufacturing slot also serves as a wear indicator say so in their service manuals. The Spyder manual says no such thing. Since there are also manufacturing slots that do not double as wear indicators, thinking that the Spyder does so is merely speculation. Suit yourself, but don't encourage others to make the mistake of not measuring. It could have expensive, or even hazardous, results.

 

[jmcbow]

Generic information tells us nothing. Vehicles where the manufacturing slot also serves as a wear indicator say so in their service manuals. The Spyder manual says no such thing. Since there are also manufacturing slots that do not double as wear indicators, thinking that the Spyder does so is merely speculation. Suit yourself, but don't encourage others to make the mistake of not measuring. It could have expensive, or even hazardous, results.

:lecturef_smilie:Excuse me, I'm not encouraging anyone to do anything, don't put words in my mouth. I'm simply not convinced that it isn't a wear indicator just because you say it isn't. I'll check with my local dealership. Thanks for you input.

 

[BajaRon]

 

[shannonnichols]

brake pads for 2008 GS

Since we are on the topic of brake pads....I am a new Spyder owner. Just bought my 2008 GS a few weeks ago. Did a pre-sale inspection and everything was fantastic. I just took my Spyder back to Procaliber for squeaky brakes. They said that the pads were fine but they needed the updated brake pads. ?????? They tried to explain this to me but I’m still scratching my head:dontknow:. I am not a mechanic....can anyone explain this to me?

Shannon

 

[boborgera]

Since we are on the topic of brake pads....I am a new Spyder owner. Just bought my 2008 GS a few weeks ago. Did a pre-sale inspection and everything was fantastic. I just took my Spyder back to Procaliber for squeaky brakes. They said that the pads were fine but they needed the updated brake pads. ?????? They tried to explain this to me but I’m still scratching my head:dontknow:. I am not a mechanic....can anyone explain this to me?

Shannon

There called Gen 3 pads, Rear # 219800164 / Front #219800164,
And they do stop the squealing.