Brake Pads Street Triple R

Bozzy · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Karma :

Just had a check round my bike as I was planning a ride from Blackpool to Goole on Saturday. Unfortunately it looks like the front brake pads are a little thin and I won't have time to change them for Saturday.

Just wondering what pads people recommend? Spotted some Goldfren pads but I've never heard of them. Are they any good? Or should I stick with the likes of EBC?
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redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

OEM pads are generally the best but Goldfrens are fine. I have them in my track bike as OEM are £37 per caliper and aint no-one got time for that. EBC are shite.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I use EBC, they are very good. Never had a problem with them. I've also heard CL are quite good. (formerly Carbone Lorraine)
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haroman666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Karma :

I too use EBC, both discs and pads. Pretty much exclusively as I can't find a better Value/Performance compromise.
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

Are you after sintered?

I like Bendix pads but they were silly money the last ones I bought. Not so keen on Goldfren but I haven't tried the sintered version, only the organic which I fitted to the wifes bike.

I also like Armstrong sintered but I seem to be in a minority of 1 for them Laughing

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Bozzy · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Karma :

Thanks guys.

I think I'm after the nearest thing to OEM really just without the cost. I've no idea what the standard pad is, whether organic or sintered or not Thinking

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andys675 · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Karma :

I used SBS after the genuine and they were great, next up are some HH EBC but haven't fitted them yet as got loads to do before it goes back on the road, now with 13k on the clock it's time to replace the shock, replace oe sprockets, fit 3rd chain (don't look after them), service calipers and fit pads, fit new battery, air filter, plugs and change the oil and filter, then insure it and may the MOT is up!
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Alex A · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Karma :

Sometimes OEM pads are best, but that depends on the make/model. I don't know about the Street Triple. My 'go to' pads are Brembo 'Silver' Road/Race Sintered pads. Always superb IME.

Bozzy · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Karma :

Finally fitted a set of Goldfren HH AD sintered ceramic carbon pads to my bike tonight. Will post an update when they've bedded in.
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