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Old Jan 21, 2018 | 08:58 AM
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EBC HH pads?! They may be fine for high speeds but for routine stops they have no feel other than standing on them. IMHO

Worst feeling pads I've ever run, I've tried various lyndals and ebcs. I went back to OEM, brakes just feel better with stock pads to me.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieDog
Does anyone have a replacement brake pad recommendation? I have a 2014 Ultra Limited, so its the full boat tourer. What brand and model would you recommend, and why are they better than HD OEM pads. Even the HD OEM pads seem pretty cheap so cost isn't a big factor on these critical items. Thanks!
I've got the same bike. I replaced my back pads with EBC (can't remember which exact one) but I didn't keep them long, they were too noisy. I put stock pads on and everything quieted down.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 12:06 PM
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No one beats OEM. Longer life in a non OEM usually means less stopping power or shorter rotor life.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 12:29 PM
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OEM pads are brembo to match those brembo brakes that are on there.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 12:41 PM
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EBC HH excellent service life at a great price from Dennis Kirk just got a dealer safety check 75% front 85%rear after 16k rotors like new. Dealer tried to talk me out of after market pads giving me a big warning, after talking to my friends who all run EBC I told them to hang the after market. Talking to the service tech he said he used them on all his bikes. Save the money buy the wife some cheesy HD jewelry you will get more bang for your buck.
 
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Originally Posted by vizcarmb
OEM pads are brembo to match those brembo brakes that are on there.
and everybody else that said OEM.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rwven
EBC HH for me. Better initial bite and the rear brake doesn't squeal any more.
Same. Also claims to last twice as long.
 
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