Sullivj wrote:
RT man.. Do you have a dislike of the quote function on here? I start to read your message, and then realise that you're quoting someone above.. Why not use the quote button and properly attribute it to them?
Don't, when he does he sometimes types the reply within the quote which is just as confusing
LAF wrote:
I was surprised to read that RT goes through rear pads pretty quickly. I then made a conscious effort to lessen my trail braking and concentrate using front and rear brakes together as much as I can.
The reason the rear brake pads wear quickly is because of the way the linked brake system works. The rear brake is always being used when braking of any kind. I got about 9000 miles out of my OEM rear pads and got the same out of my EBC replacements. Now on set number 3 with 21000 miles on the bike. No difference for me between the two.The rate of brake wear is very dependant upon the type of riding you do and you style. I guess if you live in the mountains and are using the brakes a lot then wear rate is going to be very different to someone who mainly does motorway miles. I'm guessing the guy who got 21K out of his rear pads must do a lot of motorway miles.
I believe back brake rapid wear is caused mainly by using it in isolation. You are asking a lot of just one pad set on the back to slow down a heavy bike like an RT. Just using the brake lever as you said links them all and greatly reduces rear wear.
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Never seen any after market pads including Brembo which are exactly the same as BMW dealer supplied pads. If you know who does supply these please post details.
