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Wevsky
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PostPosted: 09:31 - 11 Aug 2015    Post subject: Brake disc. Reply with quote

I have been looking through various online sites and i am getting confused. (doesn't take much) There is a nice rear disc by EBC which is around the seventy pound mark,or there is this.

https://www.madhornets.com/rear-brake-disc-rotors-honda/

Has anyone heard of this make or had any experiences with them ?
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PostPosted: 10:10 - 11 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

EBC is a known brand, that funny looking thing is not. The problem with cheap chinese discs is that they tend to warp very quickly.

That said, it's just the rear brake disc and it is only £40. Bigger risks have been taken.

EDIT: Looks to be the same as this, in which case I would expect it to be among the most Chinese in quality you can find:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Brake-Disc-Rotor-XL600V-TRANSALP-XRV650-CB-400-SF-HORNET-Silver-for-Honda-/141653125517?hash=item20fb2f298d
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PostPosted: 10:34 - 11 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for the reply,i am tending to go with the EBC ,as you say its a known brand even if it is a little more expensive !
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PostPosted: 11:10 - 11 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think the Chinese monkey metal one's come with a lifetime guarantee - if they turn out to be crap, you die.

Seriously though, brake components are something I wouldn't skimp on - stick with a trusted brand name.
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PostPosted: 11:15 - 11 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Taught2BCautious wrote:
I think the Chinese monkey metal one's come with a lifetime guarantee - if they turn out to be crap, you die.

Seriously though, brake components are something I wouldn't skimp on - stick with a trusted brand name.


Yes i think that's a common sense answer.Thanks all
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PostPosted: 11:24 - 11 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

After recently forking out the best part of 400 on new discs and pads all round, I will say, do this too.

EBC have standards to work to which should give some guarantee of quality.

Chinese stuff, could be brilliant, but there'll be no traceability or come back if they fail, but at that price, they're disposable.
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PostPosted: 11:37 - 11 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't know if I got the bike year correct, but OEM is only £60

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB600FY-HORNET-2000/part_72834/

BTW david silver spares is awesome for Honda owners.
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Wevsky
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PostPosted: 19:06 - 11 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

DrDonnyBrago wrote:
Don't know if I got the bike year correct, but OEM is only £60

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB600FY-HORNET-2000/part_72834/

BTW david silver spares is awesome for Honda owners.


I did check out that webpage and i decided to go for an EBC disc to match the EBC pads i had on order,so it is a done deal now.Thanks for the advice chaps!
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PostPosted: 09:26 - 13 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pol Anorl wrote:
cheap Chinese shit wouldn't touch that with a Chinese bike at 100 yards.


I have a fair few Chinese torches i use for underground photography but when it comes to something that stops me at speed i think i will avoid their products.
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PostPosted: 12:36 - 13 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nowt wrong with EBC kit..............good stuff !.
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PostPosted: 16:14 - 06 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well i ended up with EBC rear disc and for both sets of pads and i have no complaints ..thanks for the advice chaps
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PostPosted: 21:36 - 06 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

When they fail it is often not warping, but cracks rising from drilled holes and slots. Ive got an OE honda rear disc in the scrap bin with cracks starting from most of the holes Shocked

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221834408110

I would get chinese rear, but not front.
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