Brake pads is indispensable for a motorcycle with a disc brake system, but since the replacement span is quite long, there are quite a lot of people who do not know the current remaining thickness of the brake pads. The brake pads demonstrate braking force by pressing the brake disc from the left and right, but if using your motorcycle without the remaining friction material of brake pads, the braking force may be lost and a serious accident may occur in the worst case.
Even if an accident does not occur, the brake disc may be damaged, which may lead to a large expense of replacing the brake disc.
Replace brake pads at the right time before the worst case happens!
So, I will report on how to check the remaining thickness of the brake pads and the cost replacement!
How to check the remaining thickness of brake pads
Check the thickness of brake pads.
In fact, checking the brake pads is very easy! In many motorcycles, the groove is visible to confirm by looking closely at the brake calipers shown in the photo. In general, it is the right time to replace the brake pads when this groove is not visible.
How long is the approximate mileage?
The estimated distance for replacement is about 5,000km to 10,000km. However, it wears out quickly and may reach its lifespan before traveling 5,000km depending on the brake pads used. Therefore, it is important to check the thickness by actually looking at the brake pads.
 With this motorcycle |
 With 9684km of distance |
 The result is like this |
By the way, the new OEM brake pads reached 9684km of travel until worn out as shown in the photo. Since it is already in a condition where it may damage the disc brake, replace the brake pads before this worst case happens!
How much is the cost of brake pads replacement?
The replacement cost is worrisome, but in the case of DAYTONA Golden Pad χ, which is recommended for its safety and reliability performance, the price per caliper is around 41 USD to 46 USD.
In case of replacing all of the brake pads on typical front double disc brakes, and rear single disc brakes of the motorcycle, the total cost is around 150 USD.
It depends on users' preference whether this is cheap or expensive, but Webike is selling brake pads much cheaper than this!
Click here for prices and details on DAYTONA Golden Pads!
In case of replacing the brake pads at the motorcycle shop, a labor cost will be added..
For 3 calipers, does the labor cost around 50 USD for the brake pads replacement? The total amount is around 200 USD! It is quite expensive.
*Brake pads correspond to the important safety parts of the motorcycle. Please be careful when replacing brake pads by yourself. If you are not confident about the replacement, do not overdo it and ask the motorcycle shop to do the replacement!
How to replace brake pads
Please rest assured for riders who want to save on labor cost, but doesn't know the replacement method.
Anyone can easily replace the brake pads if you watch this video!
Webike recommended brake pads!
Here are some recommended brake pads from Webike for those who are not certain which brake pads to choose!
DAYTONA: Golden Pad χ
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This is an evolutionary version of the Golden Pad that has been supported for many years by the unobtrusive control that overturns the common sense of Sintered Metal Pad! The concept remains the same, but the controllability and efficacy are even higher. Please boost the brake pads as custom parts and experience the pleasure of being free from the fear of braking!!
SBS: Brake Pads Series
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Choose the appropriate brake pads from its type with excellent cost performance for city riding, mountain pass, racing, and for off-road. The braking force is not "effective from the beginning", which is often the case with imitated high-performance brake pads, but because the control is emphasized, stable braking is possible according to the amount of grip of the lever. I can clearly see the difference in performance during panic braking!
RK TAKASAGO CHAIN: Mega Alloy X Brake Pads
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The Mega Alloy X series is a brake pads sold by RK, who is familiar with chains. The Mega Alloy X molded and sintered with high precision is faithful to the brake lever input and exhibits powerful stopping power without idleness! In addition, this is an economical brake pads with less aggressiveness to the brake disc!
Is your brake pads working fine?
Brake pads wear is really alarming. Please do not forget to check the remaining thickness of the brake pads on your motorcycle. If your motorcycle brake pads are completely worn out, try to replace it as soon as possible before accidents or scraping the brake disc occurs!
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