Brake Pads

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

So I'm in the market for some new front pads. I think the screeching noise is a pretty good indication that they are almost completely worn down. I've looked at them from the front and they look worn down too.

Question is...

https://www.moto-racing.co.uk/cat--Kawasaki-ZX6-Brake-Pads--All+ZX6+Brake+Pads.html

What's the best ones to get? It's only used on the roads and it's not like I'm going to be needing them for speeding about in this shit weather! So I just need some durable pads that will last me until summer I suppose.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

I would just go for the basic EBC HH or the basic Bendix pads from that list. While on track some of the higher spec Bendix pads would probably be better, I suspect that they need some temperature in them to work and that in normal road use you would just land up with a load of lag in cold weather.

All the best

Keith
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Chris750 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Karma :

There are some on there for £111.90 Shocked

Don't suppose you will want those, what can be so special to make them 5 times more expensive than normal pads. Plus you need two sets, thats over £220 to change the front pads. Who does this I wonder?

the grim reaper · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Karma :

I would stay away from EBC HH, I've only ever warped two sets of discs in my life and both were using EBC HH pads. A lot of other people swear by them but IME I've only ever sworn at them Mr. Green

One indicator though is, if you buy PFM aftermarket discs, they won't honour their warranty if you use EBC HH pads!

I always use OE pads, mainly because they're no cheaper or more expensive and they are from the same manufacturer as the discs (OK, so the manufcaturer gets them from a brake supplier but they spec the material).

Cheers

Grim
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Syx · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Karma :

Grim, are those OEM discs that were warped? I've got an aftermarket set and never (*touch wood*) had any troubles with EBC HH's; but my OEM discs ended up warping with OEM pads!

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D O G · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Karma :

Gold Fren pads for £24 for two pairs

Sickpup uses them, that's enough recommendation for me.

Yes they're cheap, and softer than many pads, so they wear quicker, but not so much as to make them uneconomical, and, as sickpup pointed out, they don't wear the discs so much, which are very expensive to replace.

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Zimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'd certainly recommend the Bendix, great pads for the money.

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woodyfjr · Scooby Slapper Joined: 25 Jan 2006 Karma :

Don't touch EBC they have ruined 2 sets of front discs on the wifes Aprilia.

I use SBS when I can get hold of them (not often).

Carbon Lorraine A4's mainly on the Fjr which is a heavy bike and they never overheat/fade and last well.
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MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

I have bought some of the new Carbone Lorraine XBK5+'s for my R6, although they are not on your list. I won't know what they are like until next year though. Rolling Eyes

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MinhDinh · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Karma :

Off topic.

Had my servicing and my pads were OK according to the mechanic 3 weeks ago.

Had a MOT 2 days ago and now my back brake makes a screeching noise. Any idea what he did or is it a coincidence?

My bike is a Aprillia RS 125.

PS. Any reccomendations? I use EBC HH I believe but some of you think EBC warps things. Can I get OEM pads for the RS?
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

If it is the back brake then the pads are dirt cheap. However check the pads are worn out, rather than just some grit stuck in the pad.

Wouldn't really bother with HH pads on the back. On the front of an RS the stock pads were awful. EBC HH pads make a massive difference to the brakes.

All the best

Keith
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