brakes longevity

w_pinkerton · 02-11-2009, 05:57 PM

i bought an '02 650 prairie last fall. it has 2000 miles on it. i went to adjust the rear brakes and they're all ready turned in all the way

i've heard of people getting 6000 miles out of them with some abuse. i just dont understand how they only lasted this long... this thing must have been beat to s#%t! is there anything else i should check when i have it apart? any other reasons on why they would have worn out this fast? how many miles have you guys been able to get out of your brakes? thanks!

rms4545 · 02-11-2009, 07:10 PM

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i bought an '02 650 prairie last fall. it has 2000 miles on it. i went to adjust the rear brakes and they're all ready turned in all the way

i've heard of people getting 6000 miles out of them with some abuse. i just dont understand how they only lasted this long... this thing must have been beat to s#%t! is there anything else i should check when i have it apart? any other reasons on why they would have worn out this fast? how many miles have you guys been able to get out of your brakes? thanks!
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Check and make sure that all the rubber plugs are in the swing arm. Look for any way that water or mud may have gotten in the swing arm. If it was run for a long time with contaminated fluid it would cause excessive wear.

I have over 4000 RACE miles on mine with original rear brakes.

Good luck

- Ryan

**vtprairie03** · 02-12-2009, 05:10 AM

no problems here on any of mine... i had over 3k on mine... only issue i had was the rear brake cables.... (sucked)...

rms4545 · 02-12-2009, 02:21 PM

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no problems here on any of mine... i had over 3k on mine... only issue i had was the rear brake cables.... (sucked)...
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Yes, i have gone through several brake cables for the rear hand brake. The only Solution i have found is to keep that cable well lubed and never leave the parking brake on unless absolutely necessary.

**Camo** · 02-12-2009, 02:31 PM

What do the rubber plugs have to do with it? There is a seal on the pinion.

**VFORCEJOHN** · 02-12-2009, 03:59 PM

I have worked on a twinpeaks with over 10k on it

His brakes still worked Amazingly well.

the brakes are like a clutch on a shifter bike.

How you treat them is how long they will last

John

NovaKaw650 · 02-12-2009, 06:33 PM

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What do the rubber plugs have to do with it? There is a seal on the pinion.
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Ditto.

rms4545 · 02-13-2009, 04:07 PM

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What do the rubber plugs have to do with it? There is a seal on the pinion.
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Ditto.
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well my seal on the pinion must be shot cause i was missing a rubber plug and ended up with water in my rear end fluid. I dont ever ride in deep mud or anything like that and i couldnt see any other way that the water could have gotten in there. Replaced that rubber plug and have not gotten any water in there since.

NovaKaw650 · 02-13-2009, 05:16 PM

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What do the rubber plugs have to do with it? There is a seal on the pinion.
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Ditto.
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well my seal on the pinion must be shot cause i was missing a rubber plug and ended up with water in my rear end fluid. I dont ever ride in deep mud or anything like that and i couldnt see any other way that the water could have gotten in there. Replaced that rubber plug and have not gotten any water in there since.

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I suppose if the water did lay in there long enough it might work its way by the pinion seal.

rms4545 · 02-14-2009, 07:34 AM

I suppose if the water did lay in there long enough it might work its way by the pinion seal.
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I do believe that is what may have happened. I honestly cant say how long the rubber plug was missing. I was going over my prairie one day and came across it, immediately checked my fluid and sure enough it was Very contaminated.

02-11-2009, 05:57 PM	#1
w_pinkerton Senior Member Feedback Score: 2 reviews Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 361 (0)	i bought an '02 650 prairie last fall. it has 2000 miles on it. i went to adjust the rear brakes and they're all ready turned in all the way i've heard of people getting 6000 miles out of them with some abuse. i just dont understand how they only lasted this long... this thing must have been beat to s#%t! is there anything else i should check when i have it apart? any other reasons on why they would have worn out this fast? how many miles have you guys been able to get out of your brakes? thanks! __________________ 2002 P650 - Dynatek CDI, 25" Kenda Executioners, Pink Primary, BF750 Secondary, KEBC Removed, Plug boot mod, ODI grips, Aluminum Products Skids, Maier Handguards, Elka Spring Kit, Dalton OD Cover

02-12-2009, 05:10 AM	#3
vtprairie03 Premium Member Feedback Score: 3 reviews Join Date: May 2003 Location: lawrence county, ohio Posts: 5,821 (0)	no problems here on any of mine... i had over 3k on mine... only issue i had was the rear brake cables.... (sucked)... __________________ AMR 800 BIG VALVES/FULL PORTING XXX CAMS 36MM CARBS VENFORCER EXTENSION TOO MANY RIMS AND TIRES TO LIST BILLET GAS CAP BILLET SHIFTER FLEXX BARS ROX RISERS ACEWELL TACH DYNA CDI ELKA SUSPENSION INTERCOOLER SYSTEM

02-12-2009, 02:31 PM	#5
Camo Super Moderator Feedback Score: 14 reviews Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 16,812 (0)	What do the rubber plugs have to do with it? There is a seal on the pinion. __________________ OrangeCrush RR Boosted / Nitrous Injected Duner Fundy Performance Sports 1-902-893-(DYNO) 3966 1) Bench Racers 2) Racers who never actually run into the Big Dog 3) Racers who win everything until they meet up with the Big Dog 4) The Big Dog CUSTOM FABRICATED TURBO EXHAUST JH MACHINE CUSTOM ROLLER CLUTCH

02-12-2009, 03:59 PM	#6
VFORCEJOHN Supporting Vendor Feedback Score: 5 reviews Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Barnesville, PA Posts: 10,996 (0)	I have worked on a twinpeaks with over 10k on it His brakes still worked Amazingly well. the brakes are like a clutch on a shifter bike. How you treat them is how long they will last John __________________ www.VForceJohn.com (570) 773-1721

02-12-2009, 06:33 PM	#7
NovaKaw650 Senior Member Feedback Score: 2 reviews Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 2,196 (0)	Quote: What do the rubber plugs have to do with it? There is a seal on the pinion. [/b] Ditto. __________________ 2002 665 FPS Prairie FPS Trail kit - 12:1 comp due to 1mm shaved off the heads Mild porting Crossover intakes Modded airbox Full Muzzy Dalton springs and weights Other stuff

02-11-2009, 07:10 PM	#2
rms4545 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 135 (0)	Quote: i bought an '02 650 prairie last fall. it has 2000 miles on it. i went to adjust the rear brakes and they're all ready turned in all the way i've heard of people getting 6000 miles out of them with some abuse. i just dont understand how they only lasted this long... this thing must have been beat to s#%t! is there anything else i should check when i have it apart? any other reasons on why they would have worn out this fast? how many miles have you guys been able to get out of your brakes? thanks! [/b] Check and make sure that all the rubber plugs are in the swing arm. Look for any way that water or mud may have gotten in the swing arm. If it was run for a long time with contaminated fluid it would cause excessive wear. I have over 4000 RACE miles on mine with original rear brakes. Good luck - Ryan

02-12-2009, 02:21 PM	#4
rms4545 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 135 (0)	Quote: no problems here on any of mine... i had over 3k on mine... only issue i had was the rear brake cables.... (sucked)... [/b] Yes, i have gone through several brake cables for the rear hand brake. The only Solution i have found is to keep that cable well lubed and never leave the parking brake on unless absolutely necessary.

02-13-2009, 04:07 PM	#8
rms4545 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 135 (0)	Quote: <div class='quotemain'> What do the rubber plugs have to do with it? There is a seal on the pinion. [/b] Ditto. [/b][/quote] well my seal on the pinion must be shot cause i was missing a rubber plug and ended up with water in my rear end fluid. I dont ever ride in deep mud or anything like that and i couldnt see any other way that the water could have gotten in there. Replaced that rubber plug and have not gotten any water in there since.

02-13-2009, 05:16 PM	#9
NovaKaw650 Senior Member Feedback Score: 2 reviews Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 2,196 (0)	Quote: <div class='quotemain'> <div class='quotemain'> What do the rubber plugs have to do with it? There is a seal on the pinion. [/b] Ditto. [/b][/quote] well my seal on the pinion must be shot cause i was missing a rubber plug and ended up with water in my rear end fluid. I dont ever ride in deep mud or anything like that and i couldnt see any other way that the water could have gotten in there. Replaced that rubber plug and have not gotten any water in there since. [/b][/quote] I suppose if the water did lay in there long enough it might work its way by the pinion seal. __________________ 2002 665 FPS Prairie FPS Trail kit - 12:1 comp due to 1mm shaved off the heads Mild porting Crossover intakes Modded airbox Full Muzzy Dalton springs and weights Other stuff

02-14-2009, 07:34 AM	#10
rms4545 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 135 (0)	I suppose if the water did lay in there long enough it might work its way by the pinion seal. [/quote] I do believe that is what may have happened. I honestly cant say how long the rubber plug was missing. I was going over my prairie one day and came across it, immediately checked my fluid and sure enough it was Very contaminated.

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