My brakes

[FakeBlue]

Are they good for the garbage can yet or can I still do some miles with them ?

[indie]

how about removing them from the caliper and then posting a pic, bit hard to see

[druidsam]

yep, what indie says, take them out and geis a proper look/



........................Sam

[AndyR]

The answer to the question is simple ... When you apply them do they bite & slow you down or do they make a grinding noise?

If it's the former you'll get a few miles out of them, if it's the latter replace them.

Simple innit?

[FakeBlue]

Ok I removed them and I could see they're almost déad.
I bought new ones this morning. the question that comes to my mind is :
I've been told brakes can last 25000 kms and mines just died after 9000.
What is that ? Is that typical to 125CC brakes ?

thanks

[AndyR]

Originally Posted by FakeBlue

Ok I removed them and I could see they're almost déad.
I bought new ones this morning. the question that comes to my mind is :
I've been told brakes can last 25000 kms and mines just died after 9000.
What is that ? Is that typical to 125CC brakes ?

thanks

I suspect lack of engine braking and too much heavy braking.

[Reddit]

Originally Posted by FakeBlue

Ok I removed them and I could see they're almost déad.
I bought new ones this morning. the question that comes to my mind is :
I've been told brakes can last 25000 kms and mines just died after 9000.
What is that ? Is that typical to 125CC brakes ?

thanks

Could be that the caliper piston is a bit 'sticky', so they are dragging, which will wear them out quicker. It will also use more fuel, so if your mpg is deteriorating that might be a clue. I stripped the calipers on my old CB250RS for that reason, made a world of difference (and fitted goodridges at the same time).