Dpolo1
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My Rear Brake pads have strange wear pattern. I'm thinking the previous owner rode the rear brake. I've never had this happen . 7000 miles.
Odd rear brake pad wear
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I have seen that before, including my R18 when new....can't explain it, but I believe that is BMW engineering for break-in wear patterns.
Dpolo1
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It's odd. Thanks for reply
Ulrich
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I agree with 1911tex .. I have seen this also on my R1200C .. must be an oddity of BMW brakes ... but, thanks for posting that .. It reminded me that I was going to order a spare set of pads. Done now 
Exactly the same on mine, the pads have a chamfer on the leading edge. That’s all, nothing to be concerned about at all.
KevinQ
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Ulrich
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I just changed mine ... it seems they all do that ...
https://www.r18forums.com/threads/barnyard-shade-tree-rear-brake-pad-change.3095/
https://www.r18forums.com/threads/barnyard-shade-tree-rear-brake-pad-change.3095/
Hi everyone,
This bothered me for a solid week coupled with rear brake squealing. I consequently bothered the dealership about it since bike is still in warranty.
ACTUALLY, after taking it apart and much staring, I discovered that the brake pad is not flush against the rotor towards either edge
It normally just thins toward its outer edges, thats why looking at it from the side it looks like uneven wear. (Insert self deprecating expletives here)
However, It still squeals though after thorough cleaning, but performance not affected.
This bothered me for a solid week coupled with rear brake squealing. I consequently bothered the dealership about it since bike is still in warranty.
ACTUALLY, after taking it apart and much staring, I discovered that the brake pad is not flush against the rotor towards either edge
It normally just thins toward its outer edges, thats why looking at it from the side it looks like uneven wear. (Insert self deprecating expletives here)
However, It still squeals though after thorough cleaning, but performance not affected.
Ulrich
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Yup my OEM pads squealed as well and it bugs me ... that is the reason I went with EBC pads on the change .. let's see how that works out.Hi everyone,
This bothered me for a solid week coupled with rear brake squealing. I consequently bothered the dealership about it since bike is still in warranty.
ACTUALLY, after taking it apart and much staring, I discovered that the brake pad is not flush against the rotor towards either edge
It normally just thins toward its outer edges, thats why looking at it from the side it looks like uneven wear. (Insert self deprecating expletives here)
However, It still squeals though after thorough cleaning, but performance not affected.
Curious to know the difference when you try them! I just ordered a set of brembos. For some reason they only ship out of Italy. Will update on squeal once those go in too.
Ulrich
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Same here ... I have them on but haven't ridden the bike yet ... but I will a little later today. Cross my fingers that the squeal went away.
Ulrich
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Update ... EBC pads squeal too ... sigh, I hope they quiet down as my OEM pads did after a few 1000 miles
When replacing the rear brake pads.... does one go and do several hard "rear brake only" stops to bake/cure the new pads?
Ulrich
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That is what I do to seat them ... but I could be wrong
Dpolo1
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Dpolo1
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I found out when I went to replace rear pads. They are made with that Taper on each end. Not a wear problem at all.