Rear rotor feels hot

[Dr. Dolittle]

Today went for a long ride up on the mountain for breakfast didn't use the rear brake it was cool to the touch.

Try ridding 5 miles or so without using your rear brake and then get off the bike and feel the rear rotor. If it is warm, then you have a dragging pad.

Looks like he already tried that technique.

 

[DFHarley19]

Just curious... How many miles before you need to change the rear and front pads? I understand that it is depending on the rider. I will need to replace rear brake pads tonight or tomorrow. My bike had 15k miles. Front brake pads looks good.

 

[Taildraggerdave]

I agree with warm/hot being normal. Single disc in the rear and all that leverage from the foot operated brake. I'm already on my second set of rear pads. First set went out at 15K

Take care,
Dave