Brake pad confusion

Ripp3rCrust · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Oct 2011 Karma :

Hi, I want to change all the pads in my Bandit 600 as they are a little low so figure I may as well do them before the MOT.
However, I have never changed the pads before so am a little overwhelmed by the different options despite reading up on the subject, leaving me feeling rather confused.

Basically I mostly use the bike for commuting and traveling around with the occasional weekend blast, so am looking for durable pads that will work in all weather without compromising on stopping power (if pads that cover all this exist!).

Am I right in thinking that despite HH pads in the front providing the best stopping power, that you need to be riding quite hard to warm them up to their optimum temperature and also they potentially wear down disks much quicker?

If this is the case, what would be a better option for the front calipers?

Also, what should I get for the rear, just any sort of GG pad?

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated, cheers.
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evoboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2009 Karma :

Sintered for the front.

I quite like Ferodo SinterGrip pads at the moment.

Standard organic ( black ) pads for the rear!
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Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Ripp3rCrust · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Oct 2011 Karma :

Cheers guys, will take a look around at the options available and then get some ordered.
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Current: '05 CBR600F - Previous: '01 GSF600S Bandit, '06 XR125

Ripp3rCrust · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Oct 2011 Karma :

I have a potentially stupid question:

Are the pads caliper specific ie. I need the specific ones for my bike's calipers or are they more generic, in that I can buy any?
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Current: '05 CBR600F - Previous: '01 GSF600S Bandit, '06 XR125

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

They have to be for your make, model and year.

Some manufacturers will use the same calliper over several different models but there is no garauntee of that.

I also like sintered pads on the front, mainly because they are unaffected by water on the discs.
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katana · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

My fav front pads for the bindit were the nissin oe pads from Honda fitting for a vfr750, the pads are a semi metallic I believe.