The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Milo_357 on September 20, 2011, 07:16:15 AM

Title: Brembo brake pad replacement
Post by: Milo_357 on September 20, 2011, 07:16:15 AM

Hey gang,

Still exploring the wonderful world of brakes.  Just wondering how folks gauge brake pads and when you need to replace them.  Front brake pads that is, and I have Brembo calipers.

Boy, hope I haven't stumbled into another rant section worth thread by mistake...  ;D

Title: Re: Brembo brake pad replacement
Post by: Bob_Roller on September 20, 2011, 07:47:40 AM

There should be a plastic cap over the pads, it snaps on, remove it and there should be a groove visible in the friction material, if you still see a groove, they are good, if you don't they need replacement .

You could also remove the pads and inspect them off of the bike, your call .

Title: Re: Brembo brake pad replacement
Post by: Red_Hen on September 20, 2011, 08:20:28 AM

Milo,

Maybe the attached story will help explain how brakes work.  I learned a lot writing this story and interviewing the owner of Spiegler Performance.