I have a 2007 Yamaha R6s. It has 4000 miles on it. I have done the 1st 600 mile service and the 4000 mile service. The dealership didn't say anything about the brakes when I picked up the bike. The brakes feel just as good as when I first got it. I was looking around and dediced to check out the front brake pads. It seems like they are thin. Is this how they are supposed to look? How long do front motorcycle brake pads last on an average.
how long is a peice of string mate? ,now fast? ,on motorway or round town? ,how hard do you brake into corners ?,i would not expect more than 18 months if used regularly especialy with wavy discs as these are intended to stop pads glazing but allso decrease pad life ,a pad usualy have 7 to 10mm of material on them if less than 2mm replace asap
Brand new brake pads are thin when compared to an automobiles pads, around 1/4 inch. If you can still see the pad, that indicates that there is plenty of it left. there may be wear indicators that will sqeal and warn you that the pads need changing. If you use the brakes modestly you should be able to get at least 10,000 miles out of them. If you are in doubt, just wheel by your local shop and ask. It will give you another excuse to ride!
Depends on the type of brake and the rider, but if you're not riding the fronts (or ignoring the back brakes) I can't imagine OEM pads going out at 4k miles. Most replacements advertise 15,000, and the R6 should come with decent kit. Check the pads at the bottom if you can, that's where you want to see more mm, the tops will tend to look thin anyway. And if you're really worried, swing into a Yama dealership and check out the brakes on the new ones or ask a tech to take a peek.
