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dubee
02-01-2010, 03:26 PM
I needed new back brake pads so i went and got me a pair and i didnt but prolly take it for two or three rides(trails) and there GONE!!! so now another $30 is it cause i didnt get a good brand or maybe installation??

please help thanks
Ryan'07400ex
02-01-2010, 03:29 PM
Originally posted by dubee
I needed new back brake pads so i went and got me a pair and i didnt but prolly take it for two or three rides(trails) and there GONE!!! so now another $30 is it cause i didnt get a good brand or maybe installation??

please help thanks

There is alot of things that could speed it up but maybe you got brake pads that are for dry areas and i assume by trails you ride in some mud so that could of messed em up way faster I guess.

Do you still have your parking brake on?
dubee
02-01-2010, 03:34 PM
yes there still on.
CJM
02-01-2010, 04:07 PM
Caliper could be locked up, take it apart and see if you can compress it easily.
Wr3sTl3b0y
02-01-2010, 04:16 PM
depending on how hard you ride they are gonna go i know my rear brake pads last me about 2 to 3 races if im lucky
brokenmike
02-01-2010, 10:44 PM
I went through a pair of heavy duty pads in 1 day. I was riding in a sand quarry with fine sand and mud though.
dubee
02-02-2010, 07:40 AM
yea the last few rides have been muddy thats probally what did it, the calipor is fine checked it lastnight.
quad2xtreme
02-02-2010, 09:19 AM
loose axle or warped rotor will do it too.

or riding with your foot on the brake pedal. I see that all the time.
2007TRX400EX
02-02-2010, 01:23 PM
i rode sand, dirt, mud and grass the whole summer and replaced my rears twice. still on the same pads in the front
quad2xtreme
02-02-2010, 01:41 PM
Originally posted by 2007TRX400EX
i rode sand, dirt, mud and grass the whole summer and replaced my rears twice. still on the same pads in the front

I do way better with stock Honda pads than anything else.
HY400EX
02-02-2010, 02:17 PM
Make sure the caliper slide pin is able to slide. I bet it is seized up.
Take it out clean it & lube it. Put it back together and your pads will last allot longer.
hypersnyper6947
02-02-2010, 06:20 PM
Mine go quick too, i think i have slightly warped rotor and i ride in dusty sandy conditions down here in florida.
bigbad400
02-02-2010, 06:45 PM
i agree stock honda pads seem to last forever for me too.
lester985
02-02-2010, 06:55 PM
pmed you big bad 400