Brakes

[les]

since the replacement of my second set of rear brakes at 19,000 k and reading some of the members input, i made some enquiries as to why there is such disparity in rear brake life between riders, here are some comments;;

the life expectancy of rear (and front) brake linings is influenced by many factors such as load, riding style, traffic conditions and even ambient temperatures,

you may not be conscious of just how much you do use your rear brake and remembering also that your foot can exert far more pressure than your hand,

if you are doing most of your travelling in city conditions you would tend to wear out your rear brakes sooner than someone like jamie for example, who lives in the country and does a fair amount of highway kilometres,,

if you are a heavier person (like me for example) and/or you often take a pillion, that would also impact significantly on the life expectancy of your brakes - rear in particular,,

most current rider education schools will teach you to optimally utilise your rear brakes and subsequently you will rely on them more than uneducated (no offence intended here) riders tend to therefore, returning shorter life expectancy,

in conclusion; there is nothing to be concerned about if your busa has only returned 5 - 8,000 k's out of a set of rear brake pads...