Brake Pads
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Brake Pads
OK, I'm at 9K on my Bob. While looking over the bike, I see the front pads are getting very near replacement(especially the inside one) and the rears will be there shortly. Two questions;
1. Is that OK mileage for OE pads?
2. What is the 'hot set-up' for pads? Some say Lindall(?)
Thank You,
1. Is that OK mileage for OE pads?
2. What is the 'hot set-up' for pads? Some say Lindall(?)
Thank You,
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1.) There is no standard answer for "good mileage" when it comes to motorcycle brake pads.
2.) Lyndalls are said to befine pads. Personally, I use and like EBC Kevlars. Only 19 bucks a pair from Jireh Cycles.
2.) Lyndalls are said to befine pads. Personally, I use and like EBC Kevlars. Only 19 bucks a pair from Jireh Cycles.
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RE: Brake Pads
[quote]ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
1.) There is no standard answer for "good mileage" when it comes to motorcycle brake pads.
2.) Lyndalls are said to befine pads. Personally, I use and like EBC Kevlars. Only 19 bucks a pair from Jireh Cycles.
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Thanks, I can understand the variables on the mileage issue, I was justhoping to seewhat the 'word on the street' was. What the heck does EBC stand for? I know Kevlar, love their clothing
1.) There is no standard answer for "good mileage" when it comes to motorcycle brake pads.
2.) Lyndalls are said to befine pads. Personally, I use and like EBC Kevlars. Only 19 bucks a pair from Jireh Cycles.
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Thanks, I can understand the variables on the mileage issue, I was justhoping to seewhat the 'word on the street' was. What the heck does EBC stand for? I know Kevlar, love their clothing
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RE: Brake Pads
hk,
I have 20,000 miles on my '06 FXDBI and still have quite a bit of front pad left. Rear pads will be replaced as soon as the snow falls. I live on gravel; hence the heavier wear on the rear pads...
Many varibles to take into account on this subject.
I have 20,000 miles on my '06 FXDBI and still have quite a bit of front pad left. Rear pads will be replaced as soon as the snow falls. I live on gravel; hence the heavier wear on the rear pads...
Many varibles to take into account on this subject.
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ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
I don't know what EBC stands for. It is a company name:
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/
I don't know what EBC stands for. It is a company name:
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/
Man, Tuck, I guess I've been a little rough on them fronts, eh?
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ORIGINAL: hk_shooter
OK, cool. I thought itwasan acronym for something like.Extreme Braking Composite
Man, Tuck, I guess I've been a little rough on them fronts, eh?
ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
I don't know what EBC stands for. It is a company name:
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/
I don't know what EBC stands for. It is a company name:
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/
Man, Tuck, I guess I've been a little rough on them fronts, eh?
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All them years of dirt bikin' and front brake usage are hard to break(no pun intended). I do use the rears too, but apparently I use the fronts a little more.
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RE: Brake Pads
ORIGINAL: hk_shooter
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1. Is that OK mileage for OE pads?
2. What is the 'hot set-up' for pads?
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1. Is that OK mileage for OE pads?
2. What is the 'hot set-up' for pads?
Work great.
No brake dust, no break-in, great grab.
Got mine from Howard at
www.motorcyclemetal.com
A forum sponser.
Excellent customer service including follow up.
mud
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shooter, I'm using the Lyndall Z pads now.
Work great.
No brake dust, no break-in, great grab.
Got mine from Howard at
www.motorcyclemetal.com
A forum sponser.
Excellent customer service including follow up.
mud
shooter, I'm using the Lyndall Z pads now.
Work great.
No brake dust, no break-in, great grab.
Got mine from Howard at
www.motorcyclemetal.com
A forum sponser.
Excellent customer service including follow up.
mud
mud,Thank You Sir. Good pads with no dust or break-in sounds just right up my alley. Him being a sponsor is a double bonus.