Dealer said my pads are worn out and metal is on rotors at this point. I asked dealer how the hell the pads wore out so fast, I only have 462 miles '230 hours" on the atv. He told me that if ou go through mud that would help wear out pads faster. Gonna cost me $165 for the brakes. It's 2 years old only, anyone else wear their pads out in less then 500 miles from going through mud all the time? I guess now I am going to be more aware and only use the brakes if absolutely necessary, spending $165 every 2 years or less sucks!

I took the atv out for a ride in the parking lot after they installed the clutch kit, and really have to say I really don't notice much of a difference. The front end did spring up more, but I was kinda hoping that it would have more punch to it. I guess the ultimate test would be going through mud holes and seeing if there is better low end power when I go mudding. I hope I didn't waste my money for nothing on a $149 clutch kit with $80 an hour labor, possibly 2 hours worth of labor.

 

as far as brakes.. get sintered metal pads. And yes dirt/mud really wears out pads.

 

165.00 for 2 yrs of riding is not that bad. yes mud will eat the pads. mud is dirt just like sandpaper

 

Will mud eat the pads in general, or only when the brake is applied and pads are covered with mud?

My brakes have been squeaking since the first time I brought it through the mud, but knew there was mud and other debris that got on brakes from off roading. I noticed this year when riding at RAC and doing speeds over 30 mph and then braking, the squeaking noise became much louder, also heard some grinding going on, but knew after washing down my atv, the grinding noise went away because rocks and mud was cleaned off.

I am kinda dumb founded to think 462 miles and/or 2 years and $165 for brake pads is considered good. I'd think 2000 miles and 4 years would be a more realistic time frame for pads to wear out, not 462 miles and 2 years only. I think i may start considering a Fred Flinstone braking method in order to keep pads longer.

 

Or learn and buy the tools to do it yourself. Should take about half an hour per caliper and about $20-30 per set of pads. Easy job once you've done it a couple times.

 

that's just normal. it's pretty costly to have these kind of rides.

 

I have 2000 miles on my Kodiak and my brakes are not worn out. I don't do a bunch of mudding though. It should not be too hard to look at the pads and disc to see how bad it is. Check with the better business bureau and ask around to see if the dealer has a good or bad rep. If you let it slip that you don't know a lot some people might try to take advantage.

 

now thats funny

 

I have seen guys wear out a set of brake pads in the mud within a day. 2 years and just under 500 miles is not bad. Like stated before, learn to do it yourself, it is a very easy job. Also, next time get extreme duty brake pads if you ride mud, either EBC or ferodo pads but riding mud, don't expect them to last 2000 miles either.

 

Forget the OEM pads, get EBC pads.