Brake pads
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From: bklyn,ny
+1 on the lyndall pads but buy them though www.easternperformance.com there cheaper.
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From: St. Augustine Florida
I've been fine with stock oem style pads on most of my bikes- my FXR has EBC's which have been good.
pads are a compromise- hard pads last longer, but are more likely to squeal.
soft pads are less likely to squeal but wear faster and produce more dust.
the real key is proper install which includes expelling the dirty fluid through the bleeder, rather than pushing it up the lines when pushing the pistons in.
cleaning the dust off of the calipers
using an anti-squeak paste, lubing the pins
maybe chamfering the leading edge of the pad
inspecting the rotors for cracks, gouges etc
and maybe replacing the wheel bearings- since you are already there.
the quality of the work outweighs the choice of the pads
Mike
pads are a compromise- hard pads last longer, but are more likely to squeal.
soft pads are less likely to squeal but wear faster and produce more dust.
the real key is proper install which includes expelling the dirty fluid through the bleeder, rather than pushing it up the lines when pushing the pistons in.
cleaning the dust off of the calipers
using an anti-squeak paste, lubing the pins
maybe chamfering the leading edge of the pad
inspecting the rotors for cracks, gouges etc
and maybe replacing the wheel bearings- since you are already there.
the quality of the work outweighs the choice of the pads
Mike
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From: Chesapeake Virginia
I have the pads iclick has and have sold at least 10 other riders on them. I am at 4K miles now and everything looks great and they stop easily as good as the stock pads with 99% less dust. The rotors are also looking good.
Hey iclick I noticed that $800 price too let me know what he says. One guy I told about thinks I was lying about doing the whole bike for <$50.
Hey iclick I noticed that $800 price too let me know what he says. One guy I told about thinks I was lying about doing the whole bike for <$50.
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From: Nevada
You can easily see the pads on the front brakes. Not sure what the exact thickness of new pads are but about 1/4"-3/8". Anything much below half that width I replace them. The rear is much harder to see but you can do it. I use a flashlight. I sort of try to time rears with a tire change so may let them go a bit or do it early.
Last edited by nvsteve; Aug 5, 2012 at 02:02 PM.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
I have the pads iclick has and have sold at least 10 other riders on them. I am at 4K miles now and everything looks great and they stop easily as good as the stock pads with 99% less dust. The rotors are also looking good.
Hey iclick I noticed that $800 price too let me know what he says. One guy I told about thinks I was lying about doing the whole bike for <$50.
Hey iclick I noticed that $800 price too let me know what he says. One guy I told about thinks I was lying about doing the whole bike for <$50.
BTW, the box is labeled "NGBBP". I Googled it last year and found some positive references to these pads on sport-bike forums, no negatives. That plus a tip from a trusted tech made my decision. BTW, Partsangel (Ebay seller) has 21k feedbacks with a 99.7% rating.
Last edited by iclick; Aug 4, 2012 at 09:32 PM.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Harley's spec is a minimum 1mm of pad surface remaining.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Unless I was changing the tires or otherwise doing something that provided easy access to the pads, I wouldn't consider changing them until they're down to about .030 thickness or less. They are not very thick to begin with - pads for the '09 and up Brembo's are only .150 thick when new.
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