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Georgehitch17
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 01:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey guys Im in need of new brakes for the front! I'm mostly street but its mostly fast paced rural country roads and I plan on doing several track days next year! Whats your guys opinion of pads that would best suit my riding?
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Dannybuell
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I hasve used Ferodo pads on my S1 for years. My CR just got a set and I like them, they come in a little sooner than stock.

Google - FDB2240 ferodo brake pads
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Georgehitch17
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 02:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That will work but where do I purchase them??
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Jdugger
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Try these guys:

www.braketech.com

They stock both the street and race options, and have excellent racer support.

I had a really good experience with them when I tried the Ferodo.
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Georgehitch17
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It sounds like there Ferodo XRAC pads would suits my needs perfectly anyone try those??
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Jdugger
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 03:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If that's the high end race pad, I did.

They are not as sticky as something like the Vesrah from Erik Buell Racing, but they are good pads.

The price is right, too. They are a lot less expensive than other race pad options.
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Pwillikers
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 04:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been using EBC HH pads on my bikes for years. They are great. And coincidentally, I just yesterday replaced the OEM pads and flushed the front brake fluid on my Buell - EBC FA454/4HH. The kit contains four pads which is what you need for a front brake job. I haven't even bedded them in yet but given my experience, I'm confident they'll perform.
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Syonyk
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would NOT suggest the Lyndall Golds.

They stop the motorcycle. That's about the best I'll say about them. I use 4 fingers on the brake lever. They have no bite to speak of, and sort of get around to slowing you when they feel like it. NOT confidence inspiring, and I'd definitely not take them on the track.
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Pwillikers
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 04:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oh yeah, I also installed a Goodridge Speed Bleeder (8mm x 1.25 SB8125) in the front caliper. Flushing brake fluid has never been easier. : )
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Jdugger
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 04:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

> I also installed a Goodridge Speed Bleeder

Nice upgrade. I like these, too.

I still do my final bleed with a piece of tube, a glass jar and a wrench, but for getting close, these things are fantastic.
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Smoke4ndmears
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Where are you guys getting caliper rebuild kits?
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Jdugger
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 07:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.erikbuellracing.com/store/parts-accesso ries/brakes/brake-piston-set.html
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Crustyxpunk
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 09:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't trust speed bleeders. A bit of clear tube and a jar or beer bottle works best in my opinion.
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Avc8130
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I recently replaced my well-worn stock front pads with some EBC HH and I can't tell you how much I HATE them over the internet on a censored forum.

These pads are TERRIBLE. I have to pull on the lever HARD to get the bike to stop now. There is NO, NONE, ZERO initial bite.

Forget 2 fingers, you need 2 HANDS to haul the bike down.

NEVER again. I never thought I would say something like this, but I like the stock pads MUCH more.
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Smoke4ndmears
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 11:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks JD. Never saw that.
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Al_lighton
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 12:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

FYI, we now stock the XRAC as well as the regular HH Ferodo sintered ZTL-2 pads. See http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/9262.html
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Jdugger
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 01:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Al is the man... I buy a lot of parts from those guys, too... great service.
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Sprintst
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 02:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Interesting, so EBC are either great, or horrible.

Well, I'll be one of the next testers!
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Jdugger
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 02:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

> EBC are either great, or horrible.

They offer multiple compounds, and so comments could reflect that.

They could also reflect use or even bed-in differences, as well as rider preference.

I used the EBC Extreme Pro (not the regular HH) with decent results for track days and even racing. They weren't horrible.
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Boogiman1981
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 03:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i've got a pair of EBC HH street pads on now. in the mountains two up they show a little weakness but over all for the street they are usable with good initial bite
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Smoke4ndmears
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 08:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Glad that American Sport Bike stocks the ferodos!
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Thefleshrocket
Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Third post in this thread is my recommendation: DP Brakes SDP993 pads.

http://badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290431/ 643507.html?1311784328

Post two in this thread:

http://badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290431/ 643490.html?1311648282

Fifth and other posts in this thread:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/disc us.cgi?pg=prev&topic=290431&page=576877
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Xodot
Posted on Friday, October 28, 2011 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Al's advice is solid. He sure knows his stuff!
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Pwillikers
Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011 - 06:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a little over 200 miles on the new set of front EBC HH pads. The initial bite, progressive control and ultimate braking force are perceptibly improved from the stock pads. When I changed the pads I also flushed the fluid and cleaned the rotor with brake cleaner.

AVC8130, is there a chance you have something amiss with your setup? Might you have introduced air into the lines or contaminated the pads/rotor with brake fluid? I don't understand how we could be so far apart in experience. I find these to be really good pads.

(Message edited by pwillikers on November 01, 2011)
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Thefleshrocket
Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2011 - 11:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As I've said before, EBC HH pads are usually better than stock, but inferior to truly good pads.
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