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#566641 06/01/2015 1:21 AM
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My 2009 Speedmaster has just used up it's 2nd set of rear pads at 20,000 miles. I've never seen a bike go through rear pads so fast. Any recommendations for replacement pads that may last longer.

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Are you using organic pads? They don't last long, and they dirty up your wheel with dust, but they are easy on the rotor and do bring you to a stop..

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mcfcinusa #566643 06/01/2015 6:55 AM
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I think you're doing pretty good if you got 20,000 miles out of only 2 sets... I think the stock pads are only good for around 5000 themselves


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Yep, 20 K is a good long time for pads to last.


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arstaren #566645 06/01/2015 8:09 AM
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is you pins lightly greased so's the static pad can step away from the rotor ? sometimes it can sit still and rub on the rotor too much.
you probly is a back braker and with organic pads, they get all eat up fast


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I had the front rotors replaced under warranty when the bike was about a year old. They warped really bad, the 2009 had slotted rotors and when they replaced them they put the newer style with a "s style slot" and i had to pay for EBC pads. I'd at least like pads of the same "hardness" so i'll see what it was they put on for me at the dealers. If i can find all my bike info. as we've packed almost everything away getting ready to move.


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