My brake wear history

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Pete, I researched trailer brakes for my Lees-Ure Lite and found etrailer.com had just about all the parts from backing plates to a wireless controller. It's very pricy to retrofit little trailers with electric brakes. But it's safer. We shouldn't be pulling over 400/500 lbs to be safe. Tongue weight 10 to 15%. I know a bunch of folks pull much more than that and I've seen the photos on this site of the results that have gone bad. Remember our trailer hitches attach directly to the axle. Most all others attach to the frame. Try some fake panic stops going downhill and see how it feels. Good luck.

Thank you for your comments ..... what size wheel did you have ??? ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[2dogs]

I have the 8" and I believe Pete is mistaken on the 9". I think he has 8" also. (Type-o?)

 

[UtahPete]

I have the 8" and I believe Pete is mistaken on the 9". I think he has 8" also. (Type-o?)

I think you are right. What size electric brake kit did you get that will fit?

 

[2dogs]

I think you are right. What size electric brake kit did you get that will fit?

I haven't purchased one yet. Always researching. Kinda waiting until I reach that weight threshold before deciding to install one. So far I haven't reached it yet. It isn't a kit. You have to buy the individual parts and assemble them yourself. I imagine some sharp entrepreneur will be coming out with a kit sooner or later. Parts are about a grand. There's definitely a calling for that sort of an item. Always thinking about safety for myself and my passenger. You might start a search with Lees-Ure Lite or Willy's R&R.

 

[UtahPete]

I haven't purchased one yet. Always researching. Kinda waiting until I reach that weight threshold before deciding to install one. So far I haven't reached it yet. It isn't a kit. You have to buy the individual parts and assemble them yourself. I imagine some sharp entrepreneur will be coming out with a kit sooner or later. Parts are about a grand. There's definitely a calling for that sort of an item. Always thinking about safety for myself and my passenger. You might start a search with Lees-Ure Lite or Willy's R&R.

So you're looking at replacing the backing plate, hub, etc and maybe going to larger wheels and tires because there's nothing that you've found will work on the 8" LL wheels?

PS let's shift this conversation over to my other thread https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...ditional-stopping-power-for-when-towing-Ideas

 

[shakin_jake]

If the rotor gets SCORED ( ie marks ) it's done, pro's can polish it , however I doubt you'll find anyone who still does this ....

~~~ain’t that the truth! I recall getting the rotors turned on my 68’ F-100 back in the 70’s, but after that, all the shops want to do anymore is replace, replace, replace! Nowadays they claim there isn’t enough material on the rotor to ‘get it back in spec’. I also recall reading in Consumer Reports, before buying our 96’ Clubwagon van (airporter) that the front brake calipers would need constant attention, and they were right! Planned Obsolescence at its finest

Anywho, hopefully I’ll get better service out of the OEM rotors on my 2021 RTL. And yes, i recall where Baja Ron claims EBC rotors for the Spyder are much better than what the factory installs

Not that anyone is interested but I have replaced OEM rotors on a few new bikes I’ve owned/ridden through the years, but generally, from memory, that was usually to go from non floating rotors to fully floating rotors


Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while

 

[Whiz11]

Sorry to hear that 75 is getting kinda 0ld, I am 76 and bought a 2019 F3T in Jan of 2020 and currently have 46,000 miles. Changed front brakes at approx 22,000 each time, and now preparing to replace my rear. I read a lot of your posts, I enjoy the info you provide. Hopefully I will continue to be able to ride, I really enjoy my personal time.... Thanks again Mike.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

give up riding due to age ( 75 yrs old now ). I have a 14 RT which I bought new ....... Hope this helps someone ...... Mike :thumbup:

Damn it Mike, now you’re making me feel old.....79 years plus 6 months. Are you implying that I’m past my prime riding years? I will admit that my rides have gotten shorter, but that is mostly because of the changes that we’re facing as the climate changes (more heat, more wild fires, more mudslides, more highways washing out), but I am still riding, mostly day trips.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Damn it Mike, now you’re making me feel old.....79 years plus 6 months. Are you implying that I’m past my prime riding years? I will admit that my rides have gotten shorter, but that is mostly because of the changes that we’re facing as the climate changes (more heat, more wild fires, more mudslides, more highways washing out), but I am still riding, mostly day trips.

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd I'm damn glad to hear it ....:clap::clap::clap::roflblack:..........Mike :thumbup:

 

[ulflyer]

Pete minimum pad thickness is 1mm. If you want to check them easily use the edge of a credit card.

Pegasus.....good info. Thanks. Was at my dealer last Friday for a brake fluid flush and anti-freeze flush and was told my pads were about 50/50. At 21K miles, I'll prob have some Ronbar pads put on next summer.

 

[OldAge]

Until I ran into this thread, didn't realize I was too old to be riding. Wife and I didn't take our usual 2800-3000 mile trip this year because I ended up with jury duty. Bummer. Had to settle for a week in N.H.with the camper and some short trips. Even got up on Mt. Washington.

Oh yeah!! Age is 86. (Seriously, I realize how lucky I am.)

 

[Mikey]

Until I ran into this thread, didn't realize I was too old to be riding. Wife and I didn't take our usual 2800-3000 mile trip this year because I ended up with jury duty. Bummer. Had to settle for a week in N.H.with the camper and some short trips. Even got up on Mt. Washington.

Oh yeah!! Age is 86. (Seriously, I realize how lucky I am.)

:congrats:

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Oh yeah!! Age is 86. (Seriously, I realize how lucky I am.)

Damn....you’ve set the bar pretty high. Congrats!