Brake Pad useful life: 9000 miles

[ShaneD]

I get around 9-10K on rear pads (trail braking, etc) and almost 20K on the front. It is interesting how varied the results are in this thread, though.

 

[Naadirah R]

Just traded my 07 Ultra with 27000 miles and still had serviceable brake lining.

Mark

 

[Percyboy:R.I.P MJ !]

30,600 on mine; all original pads. The majority of my riding is commuting. You guys are sure hard on shit......

 

[lh1093]

I got 14,000 on rears and still have good pads on front at 22,000.

 

[Kels♥]

17K and all is well. 9k means some heavy braking. My brake life will probably end quicker with the addition of the trailer; clutch too.

spiz

 

[Mr. Suave]

46000 miles on my stock front pads............still have a ton of material left on them.

23000 miles average on my rear pads.

Downshifting is the way to slow down.........saves pads/rotors.

Steve

 

[joahann]

It's all in how you ride. Conditions, traffic, aggressive vs mellow riding style, etc.

Over 36k on my original brakes and have a ways to go. I'm all open roads on long freeway commute, so minimal braking. I brake very evenly front/rear when I do brake.

 

[NickyV]

I had a new rear tire installed today and had the shop check my brakes; they said they are at about 50%, I have 14,500 miles.