Brake pedal wearing holes in soles HELP!!

MikeT

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Is it just me, or is anybody else having problems with their brake pedals wearing out the sole on your right boot? I am having the soles replaced and don’t want this to happen again. Should I just lower my brake pedal or is there something else I can do to stop it from wearing holes in my boot soles?? 1996 YZ125 Alpine Star T8 soon to have SIDI soles installed.

 

truespode

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These things have brakes? Dang, no wonder I keep hitting so many trees!!

Ivan

 

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Fill in the blank:

Brakes are for ________.

Might try either A) not using it so much, or B) lowering the pedal.

 

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tchamberlain

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Use the front brake more.

 

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endosports

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Originally posted by MikeT
Is it just me, or is anybody else having problems with their brake pedals wearing out the sole on your right boot? I am having the soles replaced and don’t want this to happen again. Should I just lower my brake pedal or is there something else I can do to stop it from wearing holes in my boot soles?? 1996 YZ125 Alpine Star T8 soon to have SIDI soles installed.

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The sidi's are good soles but the AXO Soles will last the longest. I always have my left side go out from grinding on the peg while shifting. But keep pressing on those pegs in the corners!

 

MikeT

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Originally posted by tchamberlain
Use the front brake more.

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Funny you should say that because I almost never use my rear brake. That's why I am thinking lowering the pedal might help. I almost exclusively use my front. I just went into the garage and lowered the pedal as low as it goes (which isn't a lot).

As far as the AXO soles, Sole Performance only has the AS sole, the Gaerne' and the SIDI. He says the SIDI is the best in his opinion. I really don't know but it is such a shame because the AS T8 is a great boot on the top, it's just the sole that is bad.

 

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endosports

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Originally posted by MikeT
. I really don't know but it is such a shame because the AS T8 is a great boot on the top, it's just the sole that is bad.

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I don't think that the soles are bad or defective but just super soft. I don't think Mcgrath or Carmichael would ever complain about the soles but they also only use them for a race when us normal guys try to make them last one or two years.

 

MikeT

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They are definately too soft for real world use. My original T8 soles only lasted three rides and AS replaced them without a problem because they should obviously last more than that.

Has anyone modified their brake pedal to help with this problem??

 

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ktmracer

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most of the time the sole is being eaten up by the peg, while kickstarting. i destroy a pair a year.

 

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yep, its not the brake, my T6 are nearly shot from starting up the bike- the peg really mashes them up quick.

 

MikeT

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Originally posted by bclapham
yep, its not the brake, my T6 are nearly shot from starting up the bike- the peg really mashes them up quick.

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I have a definate wear spot from the peg and another from what I am very sure is the brake pedal. It is only on my right boot and on the innermost portion of the sole in fron tof the wear spot from the peg. I think since I rarely use my rear brake that possibly the front of my foot has been grazing the pedal as I ride. I am hoping that lowering it might help....... Maybe??

 

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Ride carefully, most people are caused by accidents


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I ate through the left edge of my right boot with my old T6's...twice! I dunno why but I tore those things up really good from the brake and the pegs. I must move around too much or something :confused: