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Summary: Motorcycle brake pads should be replaced approximately every 4000 miles. Rotors can be changed in larger intervals. Discover more about when to replace motorcycle brakes and rotors with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
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"Alright, so basically we are all done with the whole front end braking system of this jixer. Just basically if you own a bike and you are going to do the work yourself always, every time you go out to that bike check your brakes, check everything and make sure that no fluid is leaking, address that immediately, don't let it go. When it comes to brakes make sure your fluid is clean. Make sure your brake pads are looking good and your rotors are good. Just like everything we did today. We went through and that is basically what anyone would do to clean off and check the whole braking system. I would just say, just I would probably change the brakes every 3 to 4,000 miles, you know, if you can, just check the pads at least change the pads. You don't have to change the rotors necessarily but just keep up on it and it will make your whole riding experience a lot safer. So basically the only thing I can think of other than just cleaning the brakes and taking care of them is if you want to upgrade them you can upgrade to a better pad. You can upgrade to steel braided lines which is a lot better, a lot more touchy on the brakes. You can get different brake master cylinders. There is a lot of different things you can do with your brakes but remember this is the most important part of your bike right here. This should be the first thing you check every day when you go out is to make sure these are good and all that is in working condition."
eHow Article: Motorcycle Rotor & Brake Replacement Intervals