Brake Pads
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
brake pads fall into different types
very generally, softer/ harder
softer will wear faster, make more dust - but tend to be quiet
harder may squeak and may require extra care on install to prevent squeaks & last longer and are cleaner.
for my 09 I got some stock pads which were cheap- and the original ones lasted and worked well, so same again.
on my evos I used EBC to good result.
because I don;t mind some extra steps and fiddling, I go for harder, cleaner, longer lasting pads
Mike
very generally, softer/ harder
softer will wear faster, make more dust - but tend to be quiet
harder may squeak and may require extra care on install to prevent squeaks & last longer and are cleaner.
for my 09 I got some stock pads which were cheap- and the original ones lasted and worked well, so same again.
on my evos I used EBC to good result.
because I don;t mind some extra steps and fiddling, I go for harder, cleaner, longer lasting pads
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Feb 6, 2017 at 10:47 AM.
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I'm using EBC semi sintered pads. They last as long as the OEM and are quiet. They cost about 1/3 of the price of pads from the dealer.
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I second the EBC pads. I have used them for years on HDs and thats all we ran on my sons MX race bikes. I have always had good luck with them, never priced OEM HD pads but my guess is they are priced higher than EBC