lensmanxx Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I checked the pads on the bike, and was surprised that the rears are worn down to point of needing replacement. There is still about half left on the front pads. Is this normal for linked brakes- especially if the rear is used, or is the rear not releasing and I'm getting some friction? I don't notice any dragging when I clean the chain. BTW, just ordered EBC HH pads, the same are spec'd for the front and rear- doing all three sets. Ordering online is a pain when front and back are different. The bike has 26k on it, and probably the pads are the second set, wouldn't be surprised if original. Can't tell for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 It is possible that the fronts were changed and the rear were not. If there was enough drag to wear out the rear before the front then you would have noticed during chain maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensmanxx Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 I didn't consider that. I hope that's it. The seller gave me a maintenance list- brakes weren't on it, but that doesn't prove anything. I'm doing all three because they're linked, otherwise I would have done just the rear set. I'll flush the brakes as well - also in case there's anything binding the caliper- I'm in no mood to pull apart the caliper right now to inspect it. This and the SV is adding up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicholy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 With the linked brakes it depends. Do you use the foot pedal more for braking or the hand lever? Unless you use both, the different methods of applying the brakes do not give a 50/50 force. So, if you use the pedal mostly, the rears would likely wear a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensmanxx Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 I use the rear once in a while when I've slowed down, say around 15- 20mph as I roll up to the light, or for hard braking, on rare occasions when it's needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicholy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If you are going to flush the brake lines, be sure to read the service manual. It is a bit complex as to which lever you activate and which bleeder you open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensmanxx Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 I have the manual, thanks. It is a PITA. I've thought about delinking them more than once for this reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoWhee Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 How to bleed brakes. I'm hoping this works when I have to do mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 The rear brakes are often overlooked because we don't use the rear brake....but we use the rears every time we use the fronts. I'm not directing this comment at you, but as general commentary one linked brake system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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