CG125 Brake Shoes Brands...?

[Ingah]

Having got used to proper brakes on the CB500 i'm not looking forward to getting reaquainted with the CG's drum brakes (i'm currently restoring the bike with the intention of using it for cheaper commuting). The good news is that the front brake shoes are pretty much at their wear limit, so i get to have some new ones

What brand though? (anyone tried a few out before, noticed any difference to the braking power?)
Only recommendation i have so far is for EBC: https://hondacg125.awardspace.com/brakes.htm - but they're expensive... Are they really any better/more powerful than the cheapy no-name brands? (i'm trying hard not to be suckered by advertising here).
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-- Ingah

[stonesie]

I'm interested to know this too, my CG has drums and might need new shoes soon.


I do have experience of EBC brakes on cars and I rate them highly for that.

[cb1rocket]

I use genuine Honda brakes shoes - £3.95 from david silver spares for my H100 (i'm sure there the same)

[neil.]

EBC organic/kevlar? I'd imagine if you can get sintered shoes, they'd wear the drum out quicker and I think organic pads/shoes give plenty of stopping power on a small bike.
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CBT February 2008 | A2 June 2008 | Yamaha YBR125 (written off) | Honda CBF125 (current)

[herulach]

I put ebc grooved ones on the back of the YBR after knocking a bottle of fork oil over them (I need to learn to put things away after I finish with them). And noticed a slight difference over the stock ones, but they were only £15 as opposed to £10 for stock.

I'm not sure they'd be worth 3/4 times the price if CG ones come that cheap.
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YBR 125>FZS600

[cb1rocket]

[Dazbo666]

Not sure about CG specific brakes, but EBC usually fare well on most bikes...
As an alternative I've also used Kyoto branded pads on a few different bikes with very effective results.

A word of warning though, DO NOT get Armstrong branded pads etc.
I bought and fitted a set recently and found that they were VERY abrasive on the brake disks, as well as being worn down to the metal base in less than 2 months commuting.
It actually looks like I'll probably have to replace my rear disk very soon because of those Armstrong pads
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1st bike (Sept'06 - May'10) : 1991 GPZ500S / Current bike (since Nov 2009) : 2003 Suzuki Bandit 600N
Word of the day : DILLIGAF

[Ingah]

[stonesie]

H330 - EBC Motorbike Brake Shoes
Qty...Net... VAT... Total
1 £12.24 £2.14 £14.38

H303 - EBC Motorbike Brake Shoes

1 £5.85 £1.02 £6.87


Total £18.09
Shipping £1.95
VAT: £3.51
Grand total £23.55

https://brakes4u.co.uk/

That's what and where for my brake overhaul

[Ingah]

[stonesie]

I tried some really cheap pads in a car years ago, once bedded in i tried 1 emergency stop from 60 and by the time the car did stop my foot was in the carpet and smoke was pouring out of both front wheels, EBC replacements were bought that day...

[Ingah]