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#1 | Brake pads datum

Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:40 am

Has anyone replaced their front brake pads with aftermarket pads? I don't like the grabby feel as I slow down. Harder would probably be better. Comments please.

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#2 | RE: Brake pads datum

Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:24 pm

Nothing 'grabby' here Rosie. I have heard of aftermarket pads wearing faster. I'll be sticking with OEM methinks....

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#3 | RE: Brake pads datum

Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:34 am

I replaced my rear pads with ceramic pads, they have a slower wear rate than sintered pads and reduced wear on the discs, no difference on brake ability. but of course they were rear pads.

Ged

2019 R1250 GS TE Black

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#4 | RE: Brake pads datum

Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:49 pm

Zitat von Rosie im Beitrag #1
I don't like the grabby feel as I slow down..

I wonder if you have some type of deposits on the disks that can be cleaned off?

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#5 | RE: Brake pads datum

Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:09 pm

The original front brake on my GS is the same, but i feather the brake which helps.

Ged

2019 R1250 GS TE Black

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#6 | RE: Brake pads datum

Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:48 am

Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #5
feather the brake

What does that mean ?

Regards,
Holger
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#7 | RE: Brake pads datum

Sat Jun 29, 2019 2:59 pm

Zitat von Holger im Beitrag #6
Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #5
feather the brake

What does that mean ?

Apply very lightly and often about the threshold of effectiveness ...

Regards,
Grumpy Goat
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#8 | RE: Brake pads datum

Sat Jun 29, 2019 5:44 pm

Zitat von Holger im Beitrag #6
Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #5
feather the brake

What does that mean ?

As you come to a stop you decrease the pressure on the brake to avoid grab just before finally coming to a stop

Ged

2019 R1250 GS TE Black

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#9 | RE: Brake pads datum

Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:29 am (Last edited: Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:30 am)

Feathering the brake and using it progressively both on and off (essential for trail braking) is two different things methinks.....

Tapering on and off, known in the police as 'turd braking'. As opposed to 'comfort braking' that can be feathering.

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#10 | RE: Brake pads datum

Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:06 pm

Zitat von Rosie im Beitrag #1
Has anyone replaced their front brake pads with aftermarket pads? I don't like the grabby feel as I slow down. Harder would probably be better. Comments please.

I'm moving to 90k and have not replaced the front pads, on the third set at the back. Use my lady in daily commute.
What was the best mileage on the front of an RS. Ave consumption 5.6Lper100km

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#11 | RE: Brake pads datum

Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:30 am (Last edited: Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:32 am)

Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #9
Feathering the brake and using it progressively both on and off (essential for trail braking) is two different things methinks.....

Tapering on and off, known in the police as 'turd braking'. As opposed to 'comfort braking' that can be feathering.

Not sure if turd braking is going to catch on - though I can picture an articulated lorry driver around Norfolk warming to the term.

�A good man always knows his limitations.�

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#12 | RE: Brake pads datum

Sat Nov 16, 2019 9:59 am

Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #11
Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #9
Feathering the brake and using it progressively both on and off (essential for trail braking) is two different things methinks.....

Tapering on and off, known in the police as 'turd braking'. As opposed to 'comfort braking' that can be feathering.

Not sure if turd braking is going to catch on - though I can picture an articulated lorry driver around Norfolk warming to the term.

And most police drivers too :)

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#13 | RE: Brake pads datum

Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:32 am (Last edited: Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:33 am)

Zitat von Holger im Beitrag #6
Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #5
feather the brake

What does that mean ?

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This is Ged just before performing an emergency stop,note the tickling sticks(one for each front disc) used to "feather" the brakes.

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#14 | RE: Brake pads datum

Sat Nov 16, 2019 4:48 pm

Thank you! Thank you!. Finally someone who put an end to an otherwise completely useless thread :-)

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#15 | RE: Brake pads datum

Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:30 am

Zitat von Pretty Beauty im Beitrag #10
I'm moving to 90k and have not replaced the front pads, on the third set at the back.

Wait, what? 90,000 km (I'll assume km instead of miles) and you haven't replaced the front pads???

Cheers

Paul B.

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