Rear Brakes
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I think you can tell who the heavy handed are.
Yup - different riding styles on different roads.
I'm a point n squirt type around twisty gnarly B roads and brake accordingly.
So I'm not surprised my pads & discs lasted as long as they have...
In 15000 miles of ownership I've gone through 2 sets of rear pads and the rear disc now needs changing to
Great to get a video but man - your brake callipers!
I'm no mechanic but a toothbrush, brake parts cleaner and some copper grease plus an hour or two will save £100 labour from a dealer and keep the stoppers happy.
I don't tend to hang about on the twisties either ...guess I don't brake much
2014 GSA LC Rear pads changed at 6000 miles
2003 Montauk BMW Cruiser still on original pads at 22000 miles
2003 Montauk BMW Cruiser still on original pads at 22000 miles
Obviously not driving like 'Miss Daisy' !!
Good interesting reading above from all.
I have a 14 GSA LC with 3300 on the clock. When out riding I never use the rear brake. I do know however that when applying the front it engages a certain percentage of the rear too. After reading your posts above I checked my pads and disc on rear and they both look absolutely fine, plenty meat on pads and virtually no wear what so ever on disc. This being said, when I press the rear brake pedal it goes right to the bottom of its range. Is it possible for it to fade like this if it's not being used? As they are linked brakes is it a simple task of bleeding the brakes and is this a simple process?
Thanks in advance for any info supplied.
I have a 14 GSA LC with 3300 on the clock. When out riding I never use the rear brake. I do know however that when applying the front it engages a certain percentage of the rear too. After reading your posts above I checked my pads and disc on rear and they both look absolutely fine, plenty meat on pads and virtually no wear what so ever on disc. This being said, when I press the rear brake pedal it goes right to the bottom of its range. Is it possible for it to fade like this if it's not being used? As they are linked brakes is it a simple task of bleeding the brakes and is this a simple process?
Thanks in advance for any info supplied.
If the rear pedal goes right down when simultaneously applying the front then this is normal
Or
Do you mean the rear brake pedal goes right down when applying the rear brake only?
Or
Do you mean the rear brake pedal goes right down when applying the rear brake only?
Brakes
If you ride with a Nav5 it will tell you exactly how many times that both your front and rear brakes have been applied throughout every trip, and you may be very surprise at just how many times your rear brake has been applied, because this figure will include application not only by the pedal but also by the front brake lever via the linked brake system.
It will also tell you how many gear changes that you have carried out, which may also surprise you.
Cheers
If you ride with a Nav5 it will tell you exactly how many times that both your front and rear brakes have been applied throughout every trip, and you may be very surprise at just how many times your rear brake has been applied, because this figure will include application not only by the pedal but also by the front brake lever via the linked brake system.
It will also tell you how many gear changes that you have carried out, which may also surprise you.
Cheers
If you ride with a Nav5 it will tell you exactly how many times that both your front and rear brakes have been applied throughout every trip, and you may be very surprise at just how many times your rear brake has been applied, because this figure will include application not only by the pedal but also by the front brake lever via the linked brake system.
It will also tell you how many gear changes that you have carried out, which may also surprise you.
Cheers
Nice one batman1,
I will have a look at that tomorrow. But know that I keep my right foot no where near the pedal, so will be interested in seeing the results.
Cheers
John
Has your bike had the first 6k/12 month service yet? as they replace the brake fluid at this interval on the LC GS's
Iced Tiger
Registered user
Just put a second set of rear pads in at 12000 miles, just made it they were nearly 100% gone, also changed the fronts as they were over 75% worn. Used EBC HH sintered for both ends, the last set of EBC's in the back lasted nearly as long as the original Brembo's.
Has your bike had the first 6k/12 month service yet? as they replace the brake fluid at this interval on the LC GS's
Yes, it's has both 600M and 1st year service. Next due service in May. I may get it serviced in Nantes, France as I'm over there then and have been told Bpxer Passion do a great job and are a lot cheaper than the BMW garage where I live.
There is nothing wrong with my pads, still more than 75-80% on them. I just don't have any braking when pressing the rear brake pedal.
What I originally asked was, is it a simple process to bleed them as they are a linked system?
I'm guessing that I have Brembo pads, as the callipers are Brembo.
roamer
Registered user
On abs systems using the diagnostic machine allows the secondary circuit to flush through easier,
It can be done without by creating pressure at the pedal/lever and releasing the bleed nipple with a tube attached,
Don't allow full travel as the lack of pressure can allow air ingress, just do small amounts topping master cylinder up as you go,
Interesting that your rear brake is ineffective,
my gs sets the abs off if the back is pressed hard and can lock with a bit more,
It's a standard bike with no enduro option, the back pads are half worn at 5000 miles,
Roamer
If you ride with a Nav5 it will tell you exactly how many times that both your front and rear brakes have been applied throughout every trip, and you may be very surprise at just how many times your rear brake has been applied, because this figure will include application not only by the pedal but also by the front brake lever via the linked brake system.
It will also tell you how many gear changes that you have carried out, which may also surprise you.
Cheers
Batman1,
You were absolutely right, I'm staggered. I deliberately pressed the rear brake once during a ride today. When I got home I looked to see how many times it said each brake had been used:
Front was 668
Rear was 1239
When I ride I almost have my right foot toes on the foot rest, so I know there is no way I'm applying it accidentally. What bemuses me is that the rear use is nearly double the front use.
Cheers
John
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