Brake Pad Recommendations
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Lafayette La
This^^^^^
I installed some Lyndall Z Plus pads and they aren't even close to the grip that OEM pads have. Plus they were a $130.00 and don't come with new pad pins, clips or anti-seize for the back of the pads. If it wasn't coming on to the filthy part of the riding season for me (water, snow and salt) I'd take them off. I know a lot of people here swear by them and one of the big reasons is the reduced brake dust. I'm not a spit and polish guy so the brake dust thing doesn't really mean anything to me. I thought I'd give them a a try because of all the glowing reviews. but I absolutely wouldn't buy them again, even if they lasted 40k miles (I get 20K miles out of OEMs). I will agree that replacing the pad pins isn't necessary every pad change but the difference in stopping power (in my opinion) is pronounced.
I installed some Lyndall Z Plus pads and they aren't even close to the grip that OEM pads have. Plus they were a $130.00 and don't come with new pad pins, clips or anti-seize for the back of the pads. If it wasn't coming on to the filthy part of the riding season for me (water, snow and salt) I'd take them off. I know a lot of people here swear by them and one of the big reasons is the reduced brake dust. I'm not a spit and polish guy so the brake dust thing doesn't really mean anything to me. I thought I'd give them a a try because of all the glowing reviews. but I absolutely wouldn't buy them again, even if they lasted 40k miles (I get 20K miles out of OEMs). I will agree that replacing the pad pins isn't necessary every pad change but the difference in stopping power (in my opinion) is pronounced.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: FL
The OEM pads are good. If you go with another brand and something happens to your rotors (I.e., premature wear), you'll be out on a limb. Like others have said. I won't skimp on my brakes. Hell, I paid $25+ G on my limited, I'm not going to bitch about $30.
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