Originally Posted by
johngwheeler
Hopefully it's not brake pad wear - the bike is only 2 days old!
John
Brakes do not wear as a function of time but of use. Do a little searching and you will find instances of pads wearing during a single muddy race, and of mid-race pad changes. There is a tradeoff between long wear and good stopping ability. Very hard pads will last a long time but need more hand effort. The pads on your bike may have been chosen to show great stopping power at the expense of longevity.