naturbar Posted November 2, 2010 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2010 this is what i had left after 21.3k miles...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhoneybee Posted November 2, 2010 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2010 seems like one side is always worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburrell Posted November 2, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2010 this is what i had left after 21.3k miles...... On the next set reverse those pads at about 10k miles and then you will have even wear on each and longer life. just my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted November 2, 2010 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2010 I always keep the best of the two just in case I get caught on a trip and suddenly realize one of the pads is totally gone. Takes about five minutes to change it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecb Posted November 3, 2010 Share #5 Posted November 3, 2010 Everybody says to reverse the pads. Everything I have ever been taught, is to never do that. The friction always going in one direction, and then when you reverse that friction, could result in the pad exploding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted November 3, 2010 Share #6 Posted November 3, 2010 Hey Dave, Far be it from me to try to change your mind about something that makes you feel "warm and fuzzy" about the brakes on your bike, and my dad had the same opinion when he worked on his brakes, but because the friction material is no longer riveted to the backing plate, it is "bonded" (epoxy glued) you should be able to swap the pads from side to side as long as the brake pads were not overheated. This would be evident by a blued up rotor. As with many things pertaining to your motorcycle, this is a personal preference. If money isn't an issue, then by all means, install new pads every time. If your handy with a wrench, and take a few minutes to swap the pads, you will get more mileage out of them with few, if any problems, as long as the caliper is functioning properly. Just and "FYI". Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted November 3, 2010 On the next set reverse those pads at about 10k miles and then you will have even wear on each and longer life. just my jb, i swapped them side for side at approx. 12k miles. skydoc17, thank you for getting me the rear pads so quickly and also for the great phone conversation that we subsequently had......FWIW to our member....Earl is very knowledgeable on our bikes and is very user friendly....hats off to Earl :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted November 4, 2010 Share #8 Posted November 4, 2010 Lots of miles left in those. Now that they are off I would change them anyway. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wells Posted November 4, 2010 Share #9 Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) I had the same issue twice Heat is the problem The following article helped http://www.moccsplace.com/images/brakes/inpad.htm After the second time I just put a little less brake fluid in I run it just under the mark it leaves room for the fluid to expand when hot and not put pressure on the pads Still plenty of stopping power This is the third summer no problems I do pull a trailer on every trip no problem stopping 43,000 miles on an 06 RSTD 30,000 of it no brake troubles Worked 4 Me Be safe:thumbsup2: Edited November 4, 2010 by dave_wells forgot something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 4, 2010 Share #10 Posted November 4, 2010 What are brakes for?? I swap mine too. Mainly because I can never remember which went where!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted November 4, 2010 I had the same issue twice Heat is the problem The following article helped http://www.moccsplace.com/images/brakes/inpad.htm After the second time I just put a little less brake fluid in I run it just under the mark it leaves room for the fluid to expand when hot and not put pressure on the pads Still plenty of stopping power This is the third summer no problems I do pull a trailer on every trip no problem stopping 43,000 miles on an 06 RSTD 30,000 of it no brake troubles Worked 4 Me Be safe:thumbsup2: Dave, thanks for that article............ Yammer, i hear the first gens don't actually go fast enough to require brakes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted November 4, 2010 Share #12 Posted November 4, 2010 Hey Buz, Thank you very much for the kind words. It is always a pleasure to help a fellow VR.ORG member! One of the best things about this site is the way we help each other. I have learned so much, and made so many friends on this site, that the value of the $12.00 I spend every year is unmeasurable. Ride Safe, Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 5, 2010 Share #13 Posted November 5, 2010 Dave, thanks for that article............ Yammer, i hear the first gens don't actually go fast enough to require brakes..... Only need them to slow down and wait for the 2nd Gens to catch up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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