I had an issue 2 years ago with rapid disc wear after i tried a new set of SBS pads on the front.
Please note that i do have aftermarket discs, due to another issue many years ago, but my normal pads that i'm always going on about for the front are Galfer G-1054 and they have always not only lasted a long time but were extremely kind to the discs showing barely any wear at all. They were so good i just presumed that sort of thing was standard, but when i had a go at the SBS they ate the discs and i had to remove them after 6 months, bought Galfer again, then things went back to normal.
On that note i presume SBS are okay on OEM discs so bear that in mind too, but i personally haven't tried that combo.
Always Galfer on the front for me, but i do buy Ceramic SBS for the rear as they do keep the dust down and treat the disc pretty well.
As mentioned though, if any of the discs look ropey you might want to start saving to purchase a new pair, or if you're lucky you may even find a decent used pair if you search around. Otherwise after market ones will be the cheaper option by far. Unfortunately brake discs and rear shocks tend to be the pricier parts on these bikes, but for most people brakes and tyres need to be in tip top condition because nothing else will stop you, not in a pleasant way anyway.
Depends how well you look after your calipers and pads really? The pads, calipers and discs are independent on each side, so they don't always have to behave the same way.
For starters, something no doubt overlooked by many is simply keeping the pad pins clean so that the pads can slide freely without getting stuck in place which can lead to all sorts of unwanted grief.
And better still, you can pull the pins out while everything else, including the pads, can remain in place.
I use stainless steel wool to clean them up very quickly, the type you use to scrub pots and pans with, and because the pins are so accessible this can be done a few times a year and takes less than ten minutes to do. The rear pad pins just need unscrewing and can be done as well while you're at it.
It's really worth learning how to clean the calipers up yourself as well, which i tend to do at least once or twice a year, normally before and after winter as i ride all year round.
Once you've finished the brakes will feel like new and become extremely sensitive and powerful, which is when you realise how grubby they can get.
Please note that i do have aftermarket discs, due to another issue many years ago, but my normal pads that i'm always going on about for the front are Galfer G-1054 and they have always not only lasted a long time but were extremely kind to the discs showing barely any wear at all. They were so good i just presumed that sort of thing was standard, but when i had a go at the SBS they ate the discs and i had to remove them after 6 months, bought Galfer again, then things went back to normal.
On that note i presume SBS are okay on OEM discs so bear that in mind too, but i personally haven't tried that combo.
Always Galfer on the front for me, but i do buy Ceramic SBS for the rear as they do keep the dust down and treat the disc pretty well.
As mentioned though, if any of the discs look ropey you might want to start saving to purchase a new pair, or if you're lucky you may even find a decent used pair if you search around. Otherwise after market ones will be the cheaper option by far. Unfortunately brake discs and rear shocks tend to be the pricier parts on these bikes, but for most people brakes and tyres need to be in tip top condition because nothing else will stop you, not in a pleasant way anyway.
(23-09-24, 09:40 AM)returning rider Wrote: What pads does it have? sintered pads can increase disc wear quite a bit no idea how long you should get out of them as everyone brakes differently.
If they are near the limit then I would replace them
is the other disc worn to the same level? strange this only happens on one disc
Depends how well you look after your calipers and pads really? The pads, calipers and discs are independent on each side, so they don't always have to behave the same way.
For starters, something no doubt overlooked by many is simply keeping the pad pins clean so that the pads can slide freely without getting stuck in place which can lead to all sorts of unwanted grief.
And better still, you can pull the pins out while everything else, including the pads, can remain in place.
I use stainless steel wool to clean them up very quickly, the type you use to scrub pots and pans with, and because the pins are so accessible this can be done a few times a year and takes less than ten minutes to do. The rear pad pins just need unscrewing and can be done as well while you're at it.
It's really worth learning how to clean the calipers up yourself as well, which i tend to do at least once or twice a year, normally before and after winter as i ride all year round.
Once you've finished the brakes will feel like new and become extremely sensitive and powerful, which is when you realise how grubby they can get.
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