best brake pads
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Yakima WA
I asked about this on another tech forum and no one knew: are HD OEM pads sintered?
as from reading, if you use the wrong pads (if too hard), they will destroy your rotors.
On that note I've always stayed OEM but was willing to switch if I could've accrued the info I was looking for.
Which EBC pad is a direct replacement for OEM? (I seem to recall leaning at EBC back when, no cost savings w/ Lyndalls)
Thanks.
as from reading, if you use the wrong pads (if too hard), they will destroy your rotors.
On that note I've always stayed OEM but was willing to switch if I could've accrued the info I was looking for.
Which EBC pad is a direct replacement for OEM? (I seem to recall leaning at EBC back when, no cost savings w/ Lyndalls)
Thanks.
Stage II
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Texas
just had set out on my street glide. Doesn't stop half as well as it did with oem
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From: SE Michigan
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From: Good roads, cold beer
OEM HD pads are $$$.
Also, why is the picture 3 sets of rear pads?
ALSO, HD OEM they give you a new pin and clip for the rear pads. Does that come w/ these? Thanks.
Lastly, read up on reviews so I ordered 2 sets. Will give a whirl next summer. Don't mind OEM but the cost is out of bounds.
Last edited by F150HD; Dec 29, 2016 at 11:02 PM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: SE Michigan
these are organic? easy on the rotors?
OEM HD pads are $$$.
Also, why is the picture 3 sets of rear pads?
ALSO, HD OEM they give you a new pin and clip for the rear pads. Does that come w/ these? Thanks.
Lastly, read up on reviews so I ordered 2 sets. Will give a whirl next summer. Don't mind OEM but the cost is out of bounds.
OEM HD pads are $$$.
Also, why is the picture 3 sets of rear pads?
ALSO, HD OEM they give you a new pin and clip for the rear pads. Does that come w/ these? Thanks.
Lastly, read up on reviews so I ordered 2 sets. Will give a whirl next summer. Don't mind OEM but the cost is out of bounds.
Clips and pins don't often need changing, but I suppose you could buy oem occasionally, and still reduce you average price of pads by a lot
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
Brake pad compatibility with the rotors are critical.
For example, my mountain bikes have disc brakes. The rotors are marked "Resin Pads Only". Still, some people will try sintered pads at replacement time. Shimano states this is a no no, as those rotors are not of proper material or surface hardened for sintered pads. The rotors will become scored, then start squealing, then progress to honking like a goose. Irritating as you get. I hear other bikes with this issue from time to time, man that gets under my skin.
Stick with what works with your rotors in your application, follow a decent break-in procedure, and you will get good, quiet performance.
For example, my mountain bikes have disc brakes. The rotors are marked "Resin Pads Only". Still, some people will try sintered pads at replacement time. Shimano states this is a no no, as those rotors are not of proper material or surface hardened for sintered pads. The rotors will become scored, then start squealing, then progress to honking like a goose. Irritating as you get. I hear other bikes with this issue from time to time, man that gets under my skin.
Stick with what works with your rotors in your application, follow a decent break-in procedure, and you will get good, quiet performance.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Holly Springs, North Carolina
This is one area I stick to OEM. The work well in all conditions & last. I may be paying too much, but I do a lot of riding in the Blue Mountains & I'm confident in these pads.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Harleysville, PA
I asked about this on another tech forum and no one knew: are HD OEM pads sintered?
as from reading, if you use the wrong pads (if too hard), they will destroy your rotors.
On that note I've always stayed OEM but was willing to switch if I could've accrued the info I was looking for.
Which EBC pad is a direct replacement for OEM? (I seem to recall leaning at EBC back when, no cost savings w/ Lyndalls)
Thanks.
as from reading, if you use the wrong pads (if too hard), they will destroy your rotors.
On that note I've always stayed OEM but was willing to switch if I could've accrued the info I was looking for.
Which EBC pad is a direct replacement for OEM? (I seem to recall leaning at EBC back when, no cost savings w/ Lyndalls)
Thanks.
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