Brake Pad Life

[NancysToy]

: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.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean that you were saying you encouraged other owners to use the recesses as a guide. What I meant is that by talking about it and backing it up with generic quotes, it can have that effect...which worries me. I'm sure neither of us wants any kind of incident to happen as a result of misunderstanding these marks. A simple measurement and comparison to the spec would either give us a nifty trick to put in our pockets, which I would support in a second...or prove that the marks should not be used for that purpose. I would prefer to see that kind of evidence, rather than a generic article on the Internet, or even some technician's word that's it's what he uses. I apologize if I did not explain this well enough. I hope there are no hard feelings.

 

[hackett43]

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:

I had to replace my rear brakes at a little over 6k miles.

 

[NancysToy]

Lots of variation here. Just a reminder, especially to those that do their own oil changes, brake pads and discs are supposed to be inspected at every oil change.

 

[bluestratos]

I replaced mine last nite at 13,500 miles. The pads did not wear the same but over all they were due for change. It took me about 1 hour to do in in my driveway. A hint, break the bolts loose that hold the speed senser and pads in place before removing the assembly. I had to bolt mine back on temporarily so I could do this as way too much risk of damage if done off the bike but still hanging by the hydraulic break line. I used Baja Ron's pads, I took a short ride and they work fine but no difference so far from stock.

 

[TuckMiddle]

Pads

Changed the rear at 12,500, with rear tire - pads were minimum.
Fronts are still great at 22,400 and the new BRP pads on the rear look like lots to go, much better wear than the original ones ,:clap: don't remember if the original ones were the less than long lasting -2s or not.

Tuck

 

[TuckMiddle]

Pads

Changed the rear at 12,500, with rear tire - pads were minimum.
Fronts are still great at 22,400 and the new BRP pads on the rear look like lots to go, much better wear than the original ones ,:clap: don't remember if the original ones were the less than long lasting -2s or not. If I plan ahead, going to use the BahaRon's pads next time. Wish BRP had started with Brembos originally.

Tuck

 

[Idaspud]

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

I have just over 10,000 miles on my RT and all 3 tires :clap:still look like new I do check the tire pressure very often Just saying.

 

[saint999]

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

Is that a BRP Part number? Wonder if they have them for the 2012 RT Limited.

 

[boborgera]

Is that a BRP Part number? Wonder if they have them for the 2012 RT Limited.

Yes BRP#'s. That was for my 08, I thought Gen3 came standard in later years, But sometimes things slip though the factory.:dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

Is that a BRP Part number? Wonder if they have them for the 2012 RT Limited.

The 2012's are already fitted with Gen 3 pads.