paulchristi wrote on 10/04/13 at 06:17:54:Hey guys....sorry, I didn't mean to imply that I don't know what to do with my front brakes. I've been riding for 45 years, and I certainly know how to brake properly in all conditions.
At the risk of sounding defensive, I'll elaborate.....what I meant to say was that the safety hazard is an erratic front brake. If your front brake acts up, you have a backup to get you home, therefore, trying out inexpensive pads on the front isn't putting your life on the line to save $20.
For example, here in AZ we have flash floods that leave a layer of sand and silt on the roadway. You definitely don't want to lock up your front tire in that stuff, which means that you will brake differently than you would do on dry pavement. Having unpredictable brakes on an iffy roadway is a safety hazard.
I agree that pretty much any part of the bike operated improperly is a safety hazard, and all riders should educate themselves accordingly.
Good post,,& yea, a front tire that isnt rotating at the same speed the bike is moving is a very bad thing. I Touched the front brake on a gravel road, settingup to turn around,, probably going about 10 MPH,,
Feet were still on the pegs when I finished sliding,,
When they flip that switch & turn on the gravity, it pulls things down QUICK!