what is the best long lasting brakes I should buy. I just changed the brakes December, and it‘s now April and I‘ve already wasted them. I don‘t ride too much, but I do ride often. On my jeep, I got the metallic, but don‘t know much about motorcycle brakes.tx
Sounds like you mean you changed the pads or shoes, not the brakes themselves. Brembo or Lockheed make the best brakes imo, but it sounds like all you need to do is get harder pads.
Detroit, 1964, I have my new Honda Sport 50. They told to not use the front brake in the wet as you will go down. So I go out on a wet street, heading straight, nail the front brake only and stop quickly and smoothly and upright. They do not know what they are talking about. As long as you are not near the limits of traction there is absolutely no problem with braking in a curve. If you are taking your curves at or near maximum speed on anything other than a race track you are stupid and you *will* crash. Street riding is not about going fast -- it is about getting to your destination.
On a motorcycle you actually want to slightly excellent through a curve. It helps to stretch out the suspension and improves corning ability. Never brake in a turn (do it before the turn if needed), if you have to brake straighten the bike out first and then brake. As far as your body goes lean into the turn with the bike, you should still be sitting pretty much straight on the bike as it leans. Lean into the grip on the side your turning and it will make the bike lean into the turn just right for you. ***and for god's sake if you're not on a race bike doing over 140 keep your knees on the tank***
You don't mention what year, make and model bike you have. Always give this info. Depending on bike, you may find that Sintered pads were standard and you put a cheaper fiber pad on. Or you may find that the caliper needs work as it is not releasing the brakes once the pressure is off. If it is a caliper problem, it would need to be taken apart and thoroughly cleaned with brake cleaner and perhaps rebuilt with new seals and or pistons (if they are scratched). Then reassemble and it will work like new.
