brake pad type question

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Apr 8, 2012 | 06:42 AM

XTsHOG

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brake pad type question

Looking for opinions on types of brake pads,
Either sintered or kevlar/carbon?
Which ones are best bang for the buck.

Apr 8, 2012 | 07:17 AM

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Lyndall Z-Plus pads. They'll last 3-4 times longer than stock, no brake dust, better stopping.

Apr 8, 2012 | 07:43 AM

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Thanks charley,
I guess the Lyndalls are kevlar/carbon?
Hear anything about these sintered type? I read the sintered are suppose to be great in the rain, not sure if that's hype though.

Apr 8, 2012 | 09:18 AM

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Scroll down on THIS page to where it says;
WHICH PAD SHOULD I USE ON MY MOTORCYCLE?

Apr 8, 2012 | 10:30 AM

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thanks
Do you think Kevlar/Carbon knockoffs, would work as good ,or at least better than metallic pads?

Apr 8, 2012 | 10:52 AM

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I can't tell you.
IMO, trying to save money using knock-off brake parts or cheap tires on a motorcycle is foolish. Quality tires and brakes are the only thing protecting your *** from the all idiot cagers out there.
My stock HD pads were shot at 10,000 miles, I got 45,000 miles out of the Lynall (gold) pads I replaced them with. Another case of better quality being cheaper in the long run.

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