Brake pads
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 186
Likes: 38
From: bendigo
Brake pads
Whilst the RK is hiding from the weather and in bits awaiting the new compensator. Saw that the brake pads were low. Any advice as to replacement. 2012 RK 103. The Harley ones for a triple set are horrendously expensive, Saying that i dont want some ineffective crap. Just wondered on options. I do intend to firm up the front forks as they are pretty soft so this might suit a more aggressive pad. Cheers
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,497
Likes: 30,783
From: Pennsylvania
EBC Brake Pads. Put them on my 2019 Tri Glide and they work just fine.
There are other options out there like Lyndall brake pads, while they have good reviews they are just as expensive as OEM pads
There are other options out there like Lyndall brake pads, while they have good reviews they are just as expensive as OEM pads
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,145
Likes: 6,168
From: SE Michigan
Whilst the RK is hiding from the weather and in bits awaiting the new compensator. Saw that the brake pads were low. Any advice as to replacement. 2012 RK 103. The Harley ones for a triple set are horrendously expensive, Saying that i dont want some ineffective crap. Just wondered on options. I do intend to firm up the front forks as they are pretty soft so this might suit a more aggressive pad. Cheers
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 680
Likes: 224
From: Buhl, Idaho
The bike shop I worked at always used EBC, unless the customer specified otherwise. Worked as well as stock, for maybe half the price. Plus, an established company, with well known products is ALWAYS better than chinese knock-offs at 20 bucks for the whole bike. You really DO get what you pay for.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,145
Likes: 6,168
From: SE Michigan
The bike shop I worked at always used EBC, unless the customer specified otherwise. Worked as well as stock, for maybe half the price. Plus, an established company, with well known products is ALWAYS better than chinese knock-offs at 20 bucks for the whole bike. You really DO get what you pay for.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 197
Likes: 23
From: Chicago
Trending Topics
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,580
Likes: 215
From: Illinois
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,296
Likes: 1,229
From: Depends on where I am
I went with OEM the first time replacing pads. Last fall I went with EBC. Performance is the same as far as I can tell, but they are much louder (like a swarm of cicadas). The noise improved after doing the bedding in procedure recommended by EBC, but still loud. I dont remember noticing brake pad noise until I put these on.
