Yep, what he said. I tried the EBC pads once. Just once. Went back to stock.

 

if you don't use OEM pads, you will crash and die in a fiery mess....

 

Don't be a dumb *** and just crack open that wallet. Use a prybar if you have to. Don't drink beer for a week. Do anything you have to. Sometimes you have to man up and do what's right. When it comes to something as critical as brakes, you do what you have to do, spend what you have to spend.

 

No way I would use cheap pads, It's too crazy out there sometimes, and I still like to play hard on country roads.

 

I have to agree on pads. The few extra dollars make for a pad that stops better, lasts longer and creates much less dust. Lyndall pads are what we recommend and sell. I sell the Z Plus $40 a set shipped in teh ConuS and $115 for 3 sets shipped. I have them in stock for most year and model bikes. Call me and I can get some out today.

 

no one is sayin that, but cheap, cheap no name pads are a nightmare definatly go with stock or some reputable brand. personally i use stock and think they work fine

 

what is your life worth??

 

nothing. death is a certainty, life is just the entertainment....

 

Just to add my two cents...those cheaper pads will actually cost you more in the long run. You will probably have to replace them twice as often as the name brand pads. They will have more of a potential to eat at your rotors causing you to pay more for rotors next time around. They are more likely to squeal, not to mention, have a lower heat distribution rating which equals glazing and longer stopping distances. If there is ONE thing you want to have there when you need it is brakes. Nothing else matters if those are there.

 

Several years ago, a close friend purchased cheap/off brand brakes on ebay for his Polaris 700 Sportsman ATV. They lasted one afternoon at Hatfield McCoy. Lesson learned. He uses the Lyndal's (sp) on his HD. I'm sold on OEM for me.