Brake pads

[BLUEZL600EFI]

2 questions.

What would the expected life be of the brake pads with 50/50 city-highway cruising?

Would adding too much brake fluid cause the pedal to need to be pressed further to get stopping power?

I was getting the brake failure light a few weeks back, added some fluid and all was well. 2 weeks later it seems my pedal has to be pressed quite hard and far to stop.

My other thought that when it was low I got some air in the line and they need to be bled.

 

[SpydeRider2010]

most of my riding is hwy miles, to and from work each day. I've never had to add fluid; but I do notice that to get a good firm pedal... I've always had to double-pump the brake.

the first press is a little soft; but the second press puts a good firm grab on the brakes. I have to take the bike in for svc this week (rear tire replacement); and am going to ask about the braking action.

all of this aside from the lifetime of brake squeal.

 

[Bob Denman]

I have heard others say in here that the first pump on the brakes is a bit soft, but then they firm up on subsequent stabs of the pedal... The nature of the best I suppose... :dontknow:

 

[Spyder#353]

I just changed my brake pads. Over 21k and I still had a little life left

 

[Bob Denman]

MIne were toast at 6000 miles, but I had the older ones. I put the 3rd generation pads on this time. :thumbup:

 

[MouthPiece]

I just changed my brake pads. Over 21k and I still had a little life left

Ditto!!!

Chris