I am due for front and rear on my 07 Ultra, looking at the best pads or is OEM the best there is? and also is there a sponsor here that does pads?

 

I think most folks go to Lyndal(SP?) They wear better and have less brake dust. At least that's the way mine are.

 

Go with Lydall Z+ unless you have ABS. I've heard there were some problems with the Lyndall pads on bikes with ABS. Issue might have been resolved, not sure.

I have the Z+ on my bike and love them. Less dust and better stopping power.

 

Lyndall Z's on 07 and earlier, stock is fine on 08 and later Brembos

 

I switched to Lyndall's on the rear about a month ago. There is less dust, but they are still dusty. And they squeek at low speed. Seem to grab well though. Verdict isn't in yet for me.

 

Last brake job on my Ultra I used this guy http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...Q5fAccessories
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really? I had Lyndall Z's on my 07 FXDC and loved them. I'm on an 09 FLHTC now. I'm not trying to be a smart azz or anything, but could you expand on, or cite sources for your comment about the stock 08 and later pads?

Thanks,

 

It just seems that here on the forum and from others I know at the shop, etc. state that the Lyndall's did not have the stopping power that the stock pads had with the Brembo brakes.

 

cool - I will say that the stock brakes on my 09 FLHTC do grab quite well. I don't have ABS and have already locked the rear end twice :-)

Gotta get out into the park-and-ride lot and practice some...

 

I just bought the cheapest ones I could find on ebay.. $15 and I'm rolling again and stopping better then ever.