At $165.00, it appears that not even a set of brake pads were spared HD's ridiculous pricing. Does anyone have a recommendation on good value aftermarket brake pads?

 

$165 is that for all three brakes (2 front 1 Rear) ? We just put EBC pads on my buddies bike, he likes them. The one thing the Factory pads comes with new pin. EBC does not and service manual says it should be replaced. Not sure why. I am looking for a place to get the brake pin.

Shaun

 

EBC V-Pads.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-EBC-FA409V...1T1HAq&vxp=mtr

 

 

Lyndall Z Plus pads. They can be found online for around $120 for a complete set for front and rear.

 

Yes, that's for all three. $55.00 a set

 

Thanks for the link!

I've been an EBC fan for years. I'll be going with a set of these when replacement time comes.

 

Is there an aftermarket supplier of pins/clips?

 

I have cleaned and reused the pins on My last 2 bikes.4 sets of pads in 60,000 miles.No ill effects!

 

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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.