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General Discussions => Bike Talk => Topic started by: Chris C on July 14, 2014, 04:55:33 PM

Title: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: Chris C on July 14, 2014, 04:55:33 PM
Just cleaning my bike today and have just seen that my pads are nearly worn out, they have only done 2 trackdays and 2 evening sessions! :shocked:

Is this normal, my brakes don't appear to be binding..

I'm using the Bendix MMR pads
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 14, 2014, 04:58:08 PM
longer than that!
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 14, 2014, 04:59:26 PM
there all slightly different as with tyres the manufacturer should be able to tell you
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: ash on July 14, 2014, 06:25:09 PM
That's about 300 miles. I'd say you need to check the pistons aren't seized. Are they evenly worn ?
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: Chris C on July 14, 2014, 08:25:54 PM
That's what I thought but as I've never used this type of pad before I thought I'd ask.. They work really well.. I actually noticed my brake fluid looked a bit low so that's what led me on to check the pads

They all appear to just about be wearing at the same rate, maybe the lower pistons are slighty further out of th caliper than the top but only just
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: ash on July 14, 2014, 08:57:36 PM
What do the rotors look like ?
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 14, 2014, 09:04:23 PM
something's clearly not right as they should last a lot longer
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: mc101 on July 15, 2014, 08:18:34 PM
It depends ... My z04's last one race and most of a track day... SBS DCs just the race.
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: 0luke0 on July 15, 2014, 08:55:52 PM
I only get 4 days max out of my SBS Dual Carbons
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: Chris C on July 15, 2014, 09:18:33 PM
Thanks guys, apparently this wear rate is fairly normal I'm told.

Any suggestions for good pads that last a bit longer!... I'm tight :(
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 15, 2014, 09:22:37 PM
Quote from: Chris C on July 15, 2014, 09:18:33 PM
Thanks guys, apparently this wear rate is fairly normal I'm told.

Any suggestions for good pads that last a bit longer!... I'm tight :(
do you want actual "race" pads or just cheap long lasting strong biting road pads?
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: Chris C on July 15, 2014, 09:35:01 PM
I mainly just the bike for track riding but with the occasional weekend road bike.

I may be wrong but I'm told the SBS dual carbons don't like the wet, maybe the SBS racing sintered? Will still be good but last a bit longer.

I'm probably going to be told just stop being tight  ;)
Title: Re: How long should track type brake pads last?
Post by: Green_Ninja on July 15, 2014, 10:01:52 PM
Quote from: Chris C on July 15, 2014, 09:35:01 PM
I mainly just the bike for track riding but with the occasional weekend road bike.

I may be wrong but I'm told the SBS dual carbons don't like the wet, maybe the SBS racing sintered? Will still be good but last a bit longer.

I'm probably going to be told just stop being tight  ;)

in that case stick with OEM
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