Brake pad choice
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badseeds
HomeBrew
geewhizz
Beresford
TimReal
jonny10
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Brake pad choice
Noticed a chunk missing off the lining on one of the rear pads so I'm gonna replace the lot.
Seen a few alternatives online which seem a lot more reasonable than OEM pads. Spent a lot of £'s on the bike lately but wouldn't want to skimp on something like brakes...
Anyone used these? Opinions?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CB-500-Disc-Model-2001-2002-FULL-SET-BRAKE-PADS-SINTERED-HH-CERAMIC-/321261988201?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item4accb4e969
Oh, and.... am I right that all CB500 ('cept rear drum obviously) models have Brembo calipers & therefore pads should be the same?
Thanks
Seen a few alternatives online which seem a lot more reasonable than OEM pads. Spent a lot of £'s on the bike lately but wouldn't want to skimp on something like brakes...
Anyone used these? Opinions?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CB-500-Disc-Model-2001-2002-FULL-SET-BRAKE-PADS-SINTERED-HH-CERAMIC-/321261988201?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item4accb4e969
Oh, and.... am I right that all CB500 ('cept rear drum obviously) models have Brembo calipers & therefore pads should be the same?
Thanks
jonny10- the 900
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Re: Brake pad choice
Following advice from this forum I've just bought these and fit them last weekend: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390716767968
(EBC HH Sintered)
I'm going to argue they're the best rear brake pads I've had on a CB500.
(EBC HH Sintered)
I'm going to argue they're the best rear brake pads I've had on a CB500.
TimReal- Running out of unique names
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Location : Halifax
Re: Brake pad choice
Brembo pads may be good, but they are pricey. I've just fitted Ferodo sintered front and rear which seem to be excellent. EBC have a good reputation too. Best to avoid unknown ebay brands when something as important is being considered.
Beresford- the 900
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Location : not that far from Kirkistown
Re: Brake pad choice
I've just ordered these on ebay. ThanksBeresford wrote:....I've just fitted Ferodo sintered front and rear which seem to be excellent...
Hopefully get them fitted next wknd in time for toy run:santa:
jonny10- the 900
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Re: Brake pad choice
Bed them in a bit. this improves the bite. Don't just instal them and expect them to be mega instantly.
Beresford- the 900
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Location : not that far from Kirkistown
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Ive used Ferodo before EBC. For me, EBC have better braking power.
geewhizz- the 900
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Yeah, had a quick look online & could only see EBC front ones...just went with Feroda as complete set was there. Not big difference in price and just want it done & besides, if Beresford says they're ok, they'll do me......geewhizz wrote:Ive used Ferodo before EBC. For me, EBC have better braking power.
Thanks!
jonny10- the 900
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Re: Brake pad choice
My second hand bike had pits missing out of the "gold fren" pads fitted...
I replaced with brembo, reassuringly expensive. Or you could just check the pads now and again.
I replaced with brembo, reassuringly expensive. Or you could just check the pads now and again.
Last edited by HomeBrew on Tue 25 Mar 2014, 10:45 am; edited 1 time in total
HomeBrew- the 900
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Re: Brake pad choice
I usually buy genuine pads, but took a chance on a cheap set of EBC HH sintered pads.
I can confirm that they are very, very good.
I can confirm that they are very, very good.
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badseeds- the 900
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Location : Beccles, Suffolk
Re: Brake pad choice
I've used the cheapo Kyoto brand pads from wemoto without any problems. They seem fine to me.
I haven't used either the EBC pads or the original Brembo ones, so I can't compare.
I haven't used either the EBC pads or the original Brembo ones, so I can't compare.
eternally_troubled- the 900
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Location : 'ere be fens. (near Cambridge)
Re: Brake pad choice
Ebay specials on mine at the mo! They don't give as much feel as the EBCs but they still stop me and stop me quickly! Used them as a quick MoT fix will be getting decent ones during the bike refurb
Re: Brake pad choice
Using Vesrah sintered metal pads both ends - no complaints from here
Vesrah VD-953JL rear, VD-958JL front.
Vesrah VD-953JL rear, VD-958JL front.
Re: Brake pad choice
I am using Kyoto on the rear I am also using them on the rear of my TDM900 with no issues.
tracker3- Silver Bullet
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