How long are the stock brakes supposed to last on a 1995 harley 1200C sportster?
Derek C asked:
I have about 14000 miles on my bike, but i’m not sure if the brakes have ever been looked at. how long are the brakes expected to last?
I have about 14000 miles on my bike, but i’m not sure if the brakes have ever been looked at. how long are the brakes expected to last?
it is a 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200C
May 8th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Well, I dont know that there’s a set rule since how much you use them, how hard you use them will dictate the wear. Normally a much higher milage then what you have. (30K or so)
I would still have them checked not for hieght but a visual since the bikes so old with so few miles, thy have been sitting and picking up moisture for how long now.
May 9th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Brake pads will wear down at different intervals depending on rider style. I would think that after 14K, you should inspect or have a qualified harley mechanic check it out for you. Unless you have some mechanical skills, I would let a pro look at it, brakes are something you dont leave up to a novice.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:03 am
emailed you the answer..
May 14th, 2008 at 1:51 am
Brake pads are cheap but very important. At 14000 I’d say change ‘em. I put on a new set whenever I put on a new tire.