Brake pads
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Brake pads
I am not the original owner of my 02 Ultra, which just hit 30K. To be on the safe side I think it is a good idea to replace the brake pads. What are you guys using? Best place to get them?
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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
Last edited by mkguitar; Aug 3, 2012 at 11:25 AM.
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I am really impressed with Lyndall brake pads. doesn't squel but grabs like all get out. Less dust as well. I have been using the gold plus pads on front and back. They also are lasting longer.
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/apps.htm
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/a...ide-harley.htm
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/apps.htm
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/a...ide-harley.htm
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Also, no need to change pads that aren't worn. Whenever I have a tire replaced I have the Indy check the pads. If they won't last for the life of the new tire, I have them replaced otherwise, the pads stay.
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Here's one such auction for three sets, but oddly all his starting prices show about $800 more than they should be, obviously a glitch with eBay. The price for three sets should be $40.50 with free shipping. I need to order more myself and have an email out to him asking how to proceed.
Last edited by iclick; Aug 3, 2012 at 01:11 PM.
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I am really impressed with Lyndall brake pads. doesn't squel but grabs like all get out. Less dust as well. I have been using the gold plus pads on front and back. They also are lasting longer.
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/apps.htm
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/a...ide-harley.htm
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/apps.htm
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/a...ide-harley.htm
just put new EBC's on mine last weekend I've been useing them for a few years now and am real happy with them the set I took off was about 3/4 wore and had about 12k on them when I change the pads I also flush the brake lines out