Moscow Plus Brake Pads done in 880 miles

[blueskyca]

Granted I live in a hilly section of So Cal, but my other mountain bikes do a few thousand before pads are toast. I wouldn't think 30 lbs more weight should make that much difference, but I am climbing higher than my human powered bikes. It was also interesting that the rear pads wore out first. I try to balance braking front to rear, but the rear does have a smaller rotor. Does this seem normal?

I'm going to try the Tektro P20.11 pads next, A10.11 are stock on the Moscow Plus.

 

[Widegide]

I 'thought' the plus model had the same dia rotors front and back?

 

[Bitmugger]

I 'thought' the plus model had the same dia rotors front and back?

Mine does. Both are 180mm. Moscow+

 

[blueskyca]

You're right they are the same size - I was confused by the spacer on the front caliper mount.

 

[john peck]

Didn´t replace the pads on mechanical discs of my regular moscow ´til 2800 mi rear, 3000 mi front.
You & I probably have different riding styles. At 2 LBSs they wanted $18 for a single pair of pads.
I got 4 pair for $12 on ebay, $3 a pr. If they only get a 1000 mi a pair, I´m still ahead of the game,
front 180mm, rear 160mm. Perhaps hydraulics wear faster?

 

[jkvt]

I'm at 1400 miles on my original pads. Moscow+. I'm in Vermont, but a relatively flat part. Still have some short steep hills where the brakes get a workout but nothing too big.

 

[john peck]

I'm at 1400 miles on my original pads. Moscow+. I'm in Vermont, but a relatively flat part. Still have some short steep hills where the brakes get a workout but nothing too big.

I seldom excede 14 mph. That´s a little faster than before E. I´m happy for the help hauling my beatup, old carcass around..

 

[kirksea]

Granted I live in a hilly section of So Cal, but my other mountain bikes do a few thousand before pads are toast. I wouldn't think 30 lbs more weight should make that much difference, but I am climbing higher than my human powered bikes. It was also interesting that the rear pads wore out first. I try to balance braking front to rear, but the rear does have a smaller rotor. Does this seem normal?

I'm going to try the Tektro P20.11 pads next, A10.11 are stock on the Moscow Plus.

Hello, do you know what type of brake pads suitable for Moscow? Same as your Moscow Plus?

 

[blueskyca]

I'm not sure what caliper they use on the Moscow. Tektro makes common pads that are compatible with some hydraulic or mechanical brakes, but I'm not sure the Moscow/Moscow+ is in that range. The easiest way would be to remove your caliper and check the back of the pad. If it says A10.11 then they're the same and there are many pad options available.

 

[john peck]

Hello, do you know what type of brake pads suitable for Moscow? Same as your Moscow Plus?

20mm by 30mm rectangular pads, a most common pad size. possibly + too. Fairly inexpensive on ebay.

 

[kirksea]

20mm by 30mm rectangular pads, a most common pad size. possibly + too. Fairly inexpensive on ebay.

Thanks, just ordered on Amazon.

 

[john peck]

Your welcome, I think the moscow plus would be different being hydraulic.