Don't know how to maintain your brake pads? Experienced riders will do this!
Although motorcycle brake pads are wearing parts, correct maintenance habits can significantly extend their service life.
Why vulnerable?
Motorcycle braking mainly generates braking force through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pad. During the braking process, the brake pad will gradually wear out.
When it is worn to the limit, it must be replaced, otherwise the braking effect will be reduced and even cause safety hazards. Therefore, the brake pad is the most basic and important vulnerable part in the active safety system.
How to effectively maintain motorcycle brake pads?
1.Brake pad selection
The maintenance of brake pads is crucial from purchase to later maintenance.
Before purchasing brake pads, be sure to verify the motorcycle model to ensure that the correct model accessories are used; in terms of material selection, try to choose the material of the old brake pads, or the new brake pads are one grade higher than the original materials.
Poor quality brake pads are not only easy to damage the brake disc, but also the service life, braking distance, heat dissipation, etc. cannot be guaranteed.
2.Break-in of new brake pads
In addition to replacing and installing according to the standard process, it is also particularly important to run in the brake pads after replacement.
After replacement, be sure to step on the brakes several times to eliminate the gap between the pads and the discs to avoid the first brake failure when officially using the brakes.
Under normal circumstances, new brake pads need to be run in for 100 kilometers to achieve the best braking effect, so it is recommended that vehicles that have just replaced new brake pads drive carefully.
3.Regular maintenance and replacement upon expiration
Generally, the brake pads should be checked every 1,000 kilometers under normal driving conditions of motorcycles.
Not only the remaining thickness should be checked, but also the wear status, whether the wear degree on both sides is the same, whether the return is smooth, etc. If any abnormality is found, it must be handled in time.
In addition, the brake oil also needs to be replaced regularly. The deterioration of the brake oil can easily cause insufficient pump thrust, brake deviation, brake failure, etc.
4.Daily riding precautions
Use smooth and gradual force to apply the brakes, and avoid sudden slams to reduce wear and improve braking efficiency.
Observe the weight limit of the motorcycle. Overloading will increase the burden on the brake system and cause premature wear.
Effective maintenance methods can:
1.Ensure riding safety
If the brake pads are severely worn, have oil stains or foreign objects attached, it will lead to longer braking distance, weakened braking effect, and may even cause traffic accidents. Therefore, regular maintenance of brake pads is essential to ensure driving safety.
2.Extend brake life
Oil and moisture can corrode brake pads and shorten their service life. Regular maintenance of brake pads can help identify and resolve problems, thus extending the service life of the entire brake system.
3.Improve braking performance
Brake pads may become hardened, cracked, or otherwise degraded, causing poor braking performance. Regular maintenance of the brake pads ensures that they are in good working condition, improving braking performance and making the motorcycle more stable and reliable during driving.
Summary:
Proper maintenance of motorcycle brake pads is not only to ensure driving safety but also to help maintain the best performance of the vehicle.