Has anyone ever heard of the rear brake pads worn down to the ROTOR, which is now metal to metal on a 2012 Spyder RT with 8,000 miles on the odometer.....???????? I was just told this to me by my Spyder mechanic. NOT covered by warrantee as it is a "wear item"....!! Thank you for the input.!!:banghead:
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Has anyone ever heard of the rear brake pads worn down to the ROTOR, which is now metal to metal on a 2012 Spyder RT with 8,000 miles on the odometer.....???????? I was just told this to me by my Spyder mechanic. NOT covered by warrantee as it is a "wear item"....!! Thank you for the input.!!:banghead:Bob Denman
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These bikes DO wear the rear brakes quickly... :shocked:
But that seems to be extreme! :gaah:
My guess, is that the pads were dragging due to some "stiction... " nojoke
The good thing about this; they're only about fifty bucks or so, and can be replaced even by a moron like me!
But that seems to be extreme! :gaah:
My guess, is that the pads were dragging due to some "stiction... " nojoke
The good thing about this; they're only about fifty bucks or so, and can be replaced even by a moron like me!
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Mostly city riding?
I'm north of 10k and still have 80% life on original pads.
Bob Denman
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My rears were needing a replacement after 10,000 miles...
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BajaRon
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Pretty much rule of thumb, rears wear at twice the rate of the fronts. Most get 10~15K from a set of rear pads but it varies.
Sounds like you have issues beyond the normal wear rate.
If you've put steel on steel you may need a new rotor.
But you need to figure out why you're having such a short life span before you put new brake parts on or they may not last any longer than the last set.
Sounds like you have issues beyond the normal wear rate.
If you've put steel on steel you may need a new rotor.
But you need to figure out why you're having such a short life span before you put new brake parts on or they may not last any longer than the last set.
bluestratos
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My first rear pads lasted 17k, my second set last just 5K using the EBK version. I went back to factory on the back, the jury is still out on the fronts.
Chupaca
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Really..!!!
need to have it checked. Se5's tend to wear faster than the sm5's and ryding styles play into it as well. But with all the variables this seem to soon. I have 14,000 on RS2012sm5 and still good and we ryde double up and agressive. I do use the brake a lot less than most but the nanny likes to use them quite a bit...:roflblack:
need to have it checked. Se5's tend to wear faster than the sm5's and ryding styles play into it as well. But with all the variables this seem to soon. I have 14,000 on RS2012sm5 and still good and we ryde double up and agressive. I do use the brake a lot less than most but the nanny likes to use them quite a bit...:roflblack:
Thank You....!
I want to thank everyone that gave me some input on my problem. I am going to call BRP customer care for their input. My pads (with a discount) cost me $37.00 but, like I said my rotor was shot and that's going to cost me $230.00...!!! Thank You all again....!!
I want to thank everyone that gave me some input on my problem. I am going to call BRP customer care for their input. My pads (with a discount) cost me $37.00 but, like I said my rotor was shot and that's going to cost me $230.00...!!! Thank You all again....!!
M109Dreamer
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We have a 2011 RTS/SE5 and our rear pads were shot at 9K. The mechanic showed us the pads after he replaced them and the thickness left was less than the thickness of a credit card. We got very lucky in finding it when we did.
bluestratos
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The EBK disk is less expesive and supposed to be suppior to stock. Baja Ron sells them.
missouriboy
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When I first got my Spyder I drove (I thought) with my foot poised over the brake pedal, to be ready for any fool cager. Turns out I was riding the brake and burning them... so examine this possibility in your own situation. Luckily, another (HD) rider corrected me very quickly and now I know to avoid the pedal until needed. Since then, I've seen another ryder do the same thing.
Also, I downshift at much higher speeds than the nanny does, and don't need to brake for a stop-sign until I'm down to first gear. But I'm going to check my pads today! (Recently rolled up 10K miles...)
Also, I downshift at much higher speeds than the nanny does, and don't need to brake for a stop-sign until I'm down to first gear. But I'm going to check my pads today! (Recently rolled up 10K miles...)
StillKickin
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rear pads
Recently had the rear pads replaced, worn out at 15k miles which I thought was premature. Evidently that's normal mileage. The rotor should be covered under warranty, I would think at that low mileage. Wouldn't hurt to try. Good luck! :banghead:
Recently had the rear pads replaced, worn out at 15k miles which I thought was premature. Evidently that's normal mileage. The rotor should be covered under warranty, I would think at that low mileage. Wouldn't hurt to try. Good luck! :banghead:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
REAR BRAKES
I've got 17 K+ and 19 K + on mine and brakes are still OK .......But plan to get a better look now that they are in the CAVE :yikes: :roflblack: :roflblack:....Mike :thumbup:
I've got 17 K+ and 19 K + on mine and brakes are still OK .......But plan to get a better look now that they are in the CAVE :yikes: :roflblack: :roflblack:....Mike :thumbup:
BajaRon
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Rotors are not covered. They are a wear item. Especially if you're metal to metal with the brake pads.
Mileage varies with brake pads like most wear items. If you do a lot of stop and go you're pads will wear a lot with few miles. If you ride the brake pedal, even slightly, you're pads will wear very quickly.
It is also quite common for people to replace pads that still have a lot of miles left on them.
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