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May 17, 2013 | 09:42 PM

#11

baust55

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So whats the diffrence between the Z and gold Lyndall

May 17, 2013 | 09:48 PM

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jus2anoyu

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I changed the front at 34k, probably would have went 40. I don't know if the rear even has pads. Never use 'Em....

May 17, 2013 | 09:50 PM

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skulz1

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I just changed my rear pads at 40,300 miles, they where junk. The fronts are still original and look good yet.

May 18, 2013 | 02:59 AM

#14

White Ice

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From: Arizona

Just changed my fronts at 20,000 miles. Rears still look to have half-life.

May 18, 2013 | 03:09 AM

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ynots

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From: Southern Oregon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Def Mute

I've only had a couple that lasted beyond their serviceable life...

Your just a fountain of information lol

May 18, 2013 | 05:04 AM

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rufasim

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From: boston

brakes are for quitters.

May 18, 2013 | 11:26 PM

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jlfabian

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Originally Posted by baust55

So whats the diffrence between the Z and gold Lyndall

About $20 per set. Go to lyndallracing.com and you can find out all the pertinent details. They are carbon Kevlar compounds. I've got the Z+ pads for the front. I bought them from HogPro who is a forum sponsor. I bought the Golds directly from Lyndallracingbrakes.com. HogPro shipped much quicker, but they do have to contend with availability. So far, they have performed as advertised - quiet, no dust that I can see, and excellent stopping. They claim about 18,000 mile life. By the time I need new pads, I'll likely need new rotors too.

May 22, 2013 | 08:33 AM

#18

Thet

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Replacing my 3 sets this weekend at 20,1xx miles. Hell, I remember back when I had the stealer change my rear tire, they called and said my rears were looking thin and should probably be changed. That was at 3,xxx TOTAL miles on the bike (nail in the tire). I about **** myself and almost told them to put the old tire back on the bike. I was livid. Tried charging me $150 for the brake job too!

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May 22, 2013 | 10:26 AM

#19

rob0225

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From: Columbus, GA

I changed mine this past week. Easy, easy, easy.

I wasn't sure of original thickness of the pads so just going off my experience with car pads it looked they needed changed. Based upon new pad thickness my fronts weren't very bad, but the rears looked more worn then the fronts.