Rear Break Pad wear

[Tyzer]

2nd set of rear brake pads fitted @11,700 miles.Im not heavy on the brakes or a particularly fast rider but I do carry a pillion 95% of the time so I do use the rear brake at low speeds to keep things smooth,I dont use the ACC too often either.

I can't remember if my 1250 had linked brakes but it didn't have ACC and the way I ride hasn't changed but in 21,000 miles the pads never needed changing

 

[littleade]

The 1250s have linked brakes, the front brake lever operates both the front and rear brakes while the rear brake pedal only operates the rear brake. Seems to me like you have rather excessive pad wear for some reason?

 

[JoeBiff]

2nd set of rear brake pads fitted @11,700 miles.Im not heavy on the brakes or a particularly fast rider but I do carry a pillion 95% of the time so I do use the rear brake at low speeds to keep things smooth,…

Sounds excessive? Is the caliper binding?
Go for a few miles ride (avoid braking if you can) then check if the rear disc is hot?

 

[Nick Marshall]

There is a chap who lives in Wolverhampton.
His R1300GS was eating rear pads at an alarming rate.



What was his name? Stick.

 

[Tyzer]

There is a chap who lives in Wolverhampton.
His R1300GS was eating rear pads at an alarming rate.



What was his name? Stick.

Yeah,but he's a maniac

 

[leadfarmer]

Do you ride in road mode, It seems to use a lot of rear brake when you pull on the front, in dynamic mode the brakes a far more “normal”

 

[Tyzer]

Do you ride in road mode, It seems to use a lot of rear brake when you pull on the front, in dynamic mode the brakes a far more “normal”

Always ride Dynamic .
I have just been looking back, 1st set were replaced at 4,900 miles foc due to me having a moan,latest set at 11,700 and maybe could have lasted another 1000 to 1500 miles so probably 8,000 on the 2nd set.We are going to the Alps and Dolomites in a couple of weeks ,about 3,000 miles so thought it best to change them.My point being the mileage my 1250 did on the original pads.
This motorcycle business is becoming very expensive!

 

[RichardD]

Just had my rear pads replaced at 9,500 miles. Still had some life left but off on a trip to the alps so decided to invest my £66 a bit early. I generally ride in ROAD mode.

 

[TaskMule]

Traded my 1300GS with 27k miles, rear pads were like new

 

[fizzer]

My 12000 Mile r1300gsa needed new rear pads. I changed them last week .I don't know if this ride in road or dynamic mode makes any difference as I switch from one to the other all the time.and yet the front ones are like new.

 

[theoneandonly]

£66 for rear pads ? i better raise my prices !

 

[RichardD]

£66 for rear pads ? i better raise my prices !

Main dealer, BMW pads, including fitting.

 

[theoneandonly]

i must learn to be more mercenary.

 

[Tyzer]

Traded my 1300GS with 27k miles, rear pads were like new

Did you inspect them before you sold it ?

 

[TaskMule]

Did you inspect them before you sold it ?

Of course not, I'm just taking a totally wild guess ffs

 

[Tyzer]

Of course not, I'm just taking a totally wild guess ffs

I was being sarcastic ,who the fuck inspects their brake pads before selling

 

[theoneandonly]

me ,
if i'm selling it is either a shitter and well worn out , with faults , but i'm so honest you wouldn't believe it !
my shitter GS was sold as not running , dead engine for £500.
or it goes out the door , not needing to be touch for 6k miles , except maybe tyres.
my Black GS , went out fully serviced , i even did the fork seals for him 6 months later , for free.
my RT went out serviced , it is coming back for a service in August .

 

[hky]

2nd set of rear brake pads fitted @11,700 miles.Im not heavy on the brakes or a particularly fast rider but I do carry a pillion 95% of the time so I do use the rear brake at low speeds to keep things smooth,I dont use the ACC too often either.

I can't remember if my 1250 had linked brakes but it didn't have ACC and the way I ride hasn't changed but in 21,000 miles the pads never needed changing

My 1300 GSA rear brake pads were 60% worn at 4k miles. I always used my bike in Road mode which seems to be the culprit. Not sure if it helps but I've been riding in Dynamic mode ever since. Will know in 2 months time when I go for 6k mile service.

Also any idea where to buy genuine BMW brake pads?

 

[leadfarmer]

Also any idea where to buy genuine BMW brake pads?

The OEM are Brembo pads in a BMW box sold at twice the price

https://www.louis-moto.fr/fr/bike-database/bmw-r-1300-gs-euro-5/0m21/5280?_t=1781676917875&back=&brandName%5B%5D=Brembo&categoryKey=c-510&ipp=48&page=1&sort=recommendation&viewMode=grid

 

[Pukmeister]

I bought my 1250GSA approved used from BMW with new pads fitted.

I replaced my rear pads with genuine BMW items just before my recent Alps trip as they were about 80% worn with around 7000 miles of riding on them.
Glad I did as I use a dab of rear to tighten my line exiting hairpins plus the linked brakes meant I would probably have been close to the metal by the time I got home, lets just say I enjoy a "Spirited ride".

Brake pads are cheaper than crashing.