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Why do my rear pads wear quicker than my front even though i brake more with the front brake?
Posted : 13/02/2012 10:15 am
I asked this question in an LBS and was told "mountain bikers use the rear brake more".
I'm not convinced as I tend to use the front more.
Perhaps more crud is thrown on to the rear disc?
Posted : 13/02/2012 10:24 am
You probably drag the rear more down steep stuff, I imagine.
Posted : 13/02/2012 10:25 am
Fronts' do all the work, whereas rears are just for steadying/skiding - therefore they are more likely to work at their operating temperature?
I replaced both sets last week - fronts' had been in for a year vs three sets in the rear.
Posted : 13/02/2012 10:30 am
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Does that also mean that fronts get bedded in better also?
Posted : 13/02/2012 10:31 am
Perhaps more crud is thrown on to the rear disc?
That's what I've decided, when I ride through a muddy puddle it's always the rear that rubs for a short while due to the grit/crap thrown at it from the front wheel.
Posted : 13/02/2012 11:08 am
What BR said would be my guess
Posted : 13/02/2012 11:11 am