Scraping front brake on my SL 1 had to be bled and repadded after some very heavy use in the last few days. Closing in on 1 year and 3,000 mi in pretty hilly terrain. Same happened to the much more used rear brake 5-6 months ago.
Q1. Is this normal?
Q2. Should I be pushing for more than bleeding and pad replacement while I'm still under warranty?
I trust my authorized Specialized mechanic, who routinely works on bikes costing 3 times as much — think Colnago, Pinarello, Factor as well as Specialized. He says it's normal, but it never hurts to check.
Q3. I tend to keep a pretty firm grip on one or both brakes at stops. Just a habit. Am I contributing to the problem?
Thanks!