Can you beleave that I had to change my brakes on my new Outlander 800 only after 400kms. They didn't even cover it under the warrenty.
I called Bombardier 5 time till I got someone to talk to me, they said they didn't see a problem with having to change the brakes only after 400kms.
Has anyone had the same problems?

Hairy

 

I'm not sure what type of riding you do, but do keep in mind these machines are subjected to dirty environments. But I'm sure you knew that. All of the dust and mud will take their toll and any brakes.

In your defense, if you just ride trails and stay out of the mud, then I would question whether or not the dealer prep was properly done. If your brakes were out of adjustment, that could be the cause of your problems.

 

250 miles? There is something way wrong with that. Are you sure they aren't dragging, sticking for some reason? I have had several bikes with over a thousand miles and still not needing brakes. Either your riding the brakes severly, brakes are sticking for some reason, or you got defective pads..

 

have seen pads on a 400 oultander need replacing at about the same time. there was nothing w/ the brake system, it was the environment that the guy was riding in. we replaced them w/ ebc heavy duty pads that lasted a lot longer. this was the only time we seen this and i'm not sure how many outlander owners have experienced this also. unless there is a defective part causing rapid brake wear, this falls under normal wear and tear and is not covered under warranty. warranty covers DEFECTS.

At least you don't own a polaris. the last dealer i worked for had polaris. i have heard right from a polaris reps own mouth that you shouldn't be surprised if your brake pads only last one weekend of riding. i laughed at him when he told me that. haven't heard from any polaris owners if thats true, but my father-in-laws sportsman 500 rear brakes were metal on metal after 2 days of riding. the worst thing, you don't have seperate brakes and i was forced to continue ruining the brake disc which needed replaceing when done!!!

 

My GF 05 400 needed them replaced rather early (metal on metal). Used EBC SV series when I replaced them. Read somewhere that Bomb went with softer pads because of squealing on the originals.