I did the same thing, by using my rear brakes, more than my front brakes to stop and to slow down, the dealer told me, when I took it in too get the work done. So after that 110.00 $ lesson. I down shift and let my clutch slow me down now, until just before the stop and then go for my front and rear. But ,I mainly use more pressure on the front to do the stop. Unless, it's a quick stop. In that case, I just manley use the front brake and also the rear brakes evenly to stop me. But, with not as much pressure on the rear brakes, as I'm using with my front brakes and I'm mostly using my clutch to slow me down. But, I didn't know about Cycle Gears pads, being better and cheaper in price. The next time, that I have to change my pads, I'll buy them from Cycler Gear. Plus, I found out that there's a great little motorcycle repair shop, in my little town. With a really great reputation, for working on any motorcycle. Plus, they're cheaper than the dealer and the work is very good, I understand. The next time that I need some small maintenance done. I'll have them do the work and see how they do, compared to my Triumph dealer. Which by the way, is a great shop, with great people. But, it's also kind of snobbish too. I think that's because, they're mainly a BMW, Cam-AM dealership. But, they do great work also. For a great price, for a dealer. But, if I can find a shop in my own town, with a solid reputation for doing great work on all motorcycles. Including, European, Asian and American motorcycles. I want to check them out. For thing like tires, sprockets, chains, brake pads, and so on. I'll let them do it. Instead, of taking it into the dealer. As long, as work is as good, as everybody say that it is. Hey what do you guys think about that tec cam that one of our members had done to his Triumph. It's a really good review, to read about.