Which brake pads?

[nzspokes]

Which brakes pads should I get for me old VTR?

I hear HH pads are very good, any other options? I have a steep drive so cold performance is handy if 2 up. Currently got Goldfren Race in it. Getting down a bit.

I do the odd track day as well.

[buggerit]

Which brakes pads should I get for me old VTR?

I hear HH pads are very good, any other options? I have a steep drive so cold performance is handy if 2 up. Currently got Goldfren Race in it. Getting down a bit.

I do the odd track day as well.
Just how fast are you going on your driveway?:crazy:

[nzspokes]

Just how fast are you going on your driveway?:crazy:

Knee down at 200 bro.....

Nah really its steep at the bottom.

[bogan]

HH aren't so good coming on in the wet (bit more bite as the water clears I think), but never had issues with them in the cold. Living in palmy though so the driveway is as flat as a possum hit by an 18 wheeler.

[nzspokes]

HH aren't so good coming on in the wet (bit more bite as the water clears I think), but never had issues with them in the cold. Living in palmy though so the driveway is as flat as a possum hit by an 18 wheeler.

Not much is good with wet rotors I guess. Drive is ok but 2 up may be another issue. Bit of rear brake would probably sort it 2 up with some weight on te back wheel.

Looks like HHs are out of stock. Meh.

[Blackbird]

EBC HH pads are really good - used them on the Blackbird for several years and currently on the Street Triple. The copper sinter is pretty kind to discs too. Bought the latest set through EBay and YouShop as they were cheaper than buying them locally.

[bogan]

Not much is good with wet rotors I guess. Drive is ok but 2 up may be another issue. Bit of rear brake would probably sort it 2 up with some weight on te back wheel.

Looks like HHs are out of stock. Meh.

Honestly, if 2up riding down a driveway affects your brake pad selection, maybe you should not being doing 2up riding without some decent training, I think CSS might do a pillion skills course.

[iYRe]

Honestly, if 2up riding down a driveway affects your brake pad selection, maybe you should not being doing 2up riding without some decent training, I think CSS might do a pillion skills course.


LOL... (10 char)

[nzspokes]

LOL... (10 char)

IKR. I LOLed.

[Grubber]

Standard set would be good I would have thought....just how steep are we talking here?
Sintered can tear the disks up a bit if ya get the wrong ones, I would have just gone with standard on a road tourer as such.

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[nzspokes]

Standard set would be good I would have thought....just how steep are we talking here?
Sintered can tear the disks up a bit if ya get the wrong ones, I would have just gone with standard on a road tourer as such.

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Been reading VTR sites and it looks they recommend genuine Honda pads or HHs. So yeah your on the right track by the looks.

[Grubber]

Been reading VTR sites and it looks they recommend genuine Honda pads or HHs. So yeah your on the right track by the looks.

Ive even run standard on my racebike for a couple of runs and while they not as good as HH sintered they didnt do badly at all. Just faded due to heat a bit quicker, but that wouldnt be an issue for road. Cheaper too.

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[RideLife]

English made DP Pads (here (http://www.dp-brakes.com/)) provide a great HH+ pad for your VTR. One benefit with DP HH+ pads is the Ceramic Heat shields used between pad material and mounting to stop brake fade on track. Not the cheapest way, but the best.

Two sets needed for the front of the VTR1000
$70/set (I have them in stock, can send tomorrow if interested)
as always, - Free Post through KB

just an option for your consideration.

Cheers.
Alex.

[Ocean1]

I use SBS HH pads on the XB12s. Both pads for summer or track, one HH and one standard in winter or touring.

Excellent performance in both cases.

[iYRe]

English made DP Pads (here (http://www.dp-brakes.com/)) provide a great HH+ pad for your VTR. One benefit with DP HH+ pads is the Ceramic Heat shields used between pad material and mounting to stop brake fade on track. Not the cheapest way, but the best.

Two sets needed for the front of the VTR1000
$70/set (I have them in stock, can send tomorrow if interested)
as always, - Free Post through KB

just an option for your consideration.

Cheers.
Alex.


How much for rear pads for a ZRX 1100 (1999)

For interests sakes, the front too?

[RideLife]

How much for rear pads for a ZRX 1100 (1999)

For interests sakes, the front too?

Rear DP Std compound - $65

Front SDP HH+ Sports/Track compound - $70/set (two sets needed)

Free freight through KB.
Have them in stock.

Cheers
Alex

[iYRe]

Rear DP Std compound - $65

Front SDP HH+ Sports/Track compound - $70/set (two sets needed)

Free freight through KB.
Have them in stock.

Cheers
Alex

hmm, well all reports say they are good, but thats about 3 years worth of normal pads for me so I'll give it a miss.

thanks for responding though

[f2dz]

EBC HH pads are really good - used them on the Blackbird for several years and currently on the Street Triple. The copper sinter is pretty kind to discs too. Bought the latest set through EBay and YouShop as they were cheaper than buying them locally.

I recently swapped my OEM Suzuki pads out for EBC HHs and they're muuuch better.

I notice that they're not as flash in the wet but probably as good as the OEM ones were. In the dry I have no complaints.

I bought mine through eBay also but got them delivered direct to my door. $100 for two sets instead of $150+ through a dealer.

[Blackbird]

I recently swapped my OEM Suzuki pads out for EBC HHs and they're muuuch better.

I notice that they're not as flash in the wet but probably as good as the OEM ones were. In the dry I have no complaints.

I bought mine through eBay also but got them delivered direct to my door. $100 for two sets instead of $150+ through a dealer.

Good stuff! I've also found the EBC HH's to be far more progressive (less grabby) both on the Blackbird and the Street Triple than the OEM or SBS pads I'd previously used

[nzspokes]

English made DP Pads (here (http://www.dp-brakes.com/)) provide a great HH+ pad for your VTR. One benefit with DP HH+ pads is the Ceramic Heat shields used between pad material and mounting to stop brake fade on track. Not the cheapest way, but the best.

Two sets needed for the front of the VTR1000
$70/set (I have them in stock, can send tomorrow if interested)
as always, - Free Post through KB

just an option for your consideration.

Cheers.
Alex.


Hey Alex,

I need a warranty on these, they are over half worn? Whats the story with that? :laugh:

Brilliant pads. Next time my Bandit needs a set I will get some DPs.

[AllanB]

Been reading VTR sites and it looks they recommend genuine Honda pads or HHs. So yeah your on the right track by the looks.

Interesting as the same was the word on the Hornet 900 sites - unless a predominantly track bike the stock Honda ones were the biz. Have to say I never changed mine - had the original Honda ones in it when I traded it 6 months back and 34,000 on the clock. Always performed well and had loads of life in them.


Seen Brembo ones online - always wondered how they did. Bloody well on my Ducati but the brakes are significantly superior so hard to compare.