Are my brake pads shot?

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September

Well-Known Member
Location
Wolverhampton
Hello!

My rear disc brakes have been getting weaker and weaker recently. I've covered 650 miles on them with a fair amount of controlled decents.

I've been adjusting my cable, the caliper mount and the pad position weekly.

However, I'm at the point where my adjustments are having little to no effect and my back wheel won't lock up under my weight anymore.

The pads look like they have some left, but I can't be sure...

It's only a cheap bike - so I'm thinking that they're not great pads to begin with?...

I can provide pictures and videos if people require.

Any help would be ace - thank you.
 

ianrauk

Tattooed Beat Messiah
Location
Rides Ti2
650 miles? I doubt it. It takes me over a year of hard and fast commuting (over 6500 miles) to wear out disc brake pads.
 
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