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alantf · 08-30-2014, 11:29 AM

yes, that does seem rather low mileage for the pads to wear out. I live on a very hilly island, and my pads last between 2000 and 4000 km. I'd still do a check on the pads and disc though. You never know what the previous owner was like, and we don't want any accidents or damage. You can use a torch (flashlamp) to give you a rough check of the pads, by shining it from the front of the caliper, into it. If they seem ok, then follow WW's advice, and see if that clears the noise. I get the noise (but more from the rear brake) if the bike has been standing for any length of time, but it soon goes away after a couple of applications of the brakes. If it comes back, later, while you're riding, I'd still suspect worn pads.

08-30-2014, 11:29 AM	#8
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,715	yes, that does seem rather low mileage for the pads to wear out. I live on a very hilly island, and my pads last between 2000 and 4000 km. I'd still do a check on the pads and disc though. You never know what the previous owner was like, and we don't want any accidents or damage. You can use a torch (flashlamp) to give you a rough check of the pads, by shining it from the front of the caliper, into it. If they seem ok, then follow WW's advice, and see if that clears the noise. I get the noise (but more from the rear brake) if the bike has been standing for any length of time, but it soon goes away after a couple of applications of the brakes. If it comes back, later, while you're riding, I'd still suspect worn pads. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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