Need better recommendations for front brake pads.

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Jul 31, 2019 | 11:50 AM

pidnaul

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Need better recommendations for front brake pads.

Right now I am running Lyndall Z-Plus pads front and rear. With aggressive breaking I can feel the front pad gas up. Any recommendations for a pad that bites harder with less fade?

Jul 31, 2019 | 10:49 PM

S.D.M.F

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If you're not too worried about brake dust, try the Lyndall Gold Plus or the Xtreme

Jul 31, 2019 | 11:16 PM

pidnaul

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If you're not too worried about brake dust, try the Lyndall Gold Plus or the Xtreme

I have white walls but clean them almost before every ride anyways... Seems obvious, but are the extremes more aggressive than the golds?

What do you run and do you brake hard?

Thanks

Aug 1, 2019 | 05:26 AM

S.D.M.F

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Originally Posted by pidnaul

I have white walls but clean them almost before every ride anyways... Seems obvious, but are the extremes more aggressive than the golds?

What do you run and do you brake hard?

Thanks

I have Gold Plus on the front and Z-Plus on the rear. As you'd know, the majority of braking is done with the front wheel.

Aug 1, 2019 | 05:54 AM

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I run EBC V-Pads. Very happy with them.

Aug 1, 2019 | 12:28 PM

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Ive used Lyndal Gold in the past but currently have EBC on my Fatboy and they work very well. I ride a lot of canyons and hard braking and acceleration.

Aug 1, 2019 | 12:32 PM

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I have PM brakes and rotors and use EBC pads as well. The ones I run are actually a bit wider than the PM pads and have more surface area to make contact on the rotor. Much better front braking.