Life of brake pads

[Bonez]

Just put a set of pads in the CX500 and I'll let you know how long they last once they're worn out. Could be a while.

It's got a single stainless a disk no holes/slots and is not floating. Had to tig some ali to the lever to get a decent bite before the lever touched the handle bar. The sigle pot calipers float though. The pads had and I quote "Made in either England or the US of A" but I suspect they come from a far bigger continent...............

[Grahameeboy]

The only thing I know is they last for ages if you don't use them

You talking brake pads aren't ya!!

[Squiggles]

Just put a set of pads in the CX500 and I'll let you know how long they last once they're worn out. Could be a while.

will be a very long time, im replacing my old mans set, im pretty sure its the second time they'll have been replaced, bike has done 80,000

im hard on my breaks, only got 10,000 out of the last set, but same with the chain...

[Colapop]

I like Boyles (Kawasaki) - the guys in there are top blokes. I went in to get a tyre swapped ($10!!) and while I was there I asked about brake pads. I had an interesting half hour discussion about them which I found fascinating - I know, go figure??? I'll probably go with the partially sintered ones... they seem to be the ones I'd like... Of course I won't know til I've tried several kinds I suppose... They seem to suit my purpose...

[riffer]

Now Col - you're not going to PAY someone to do them are you, after I've shown you what to do?

[Colapop]

O hell no!! I already took them apart and got them back together... I'll do it again too!

Got some other forks to work on... and a cam chain... and a fuel tank... you can come have a look one day...

[FROSTY:Me]

Im running ferrodo pads in the RF---good bite no shudder and work good in the wet

[Colapop]

I'll have a yarn to you about them in Taupo.

In the mean time see my PM or text!

[megageoff76]

Anyone used those 'Premier' pads that the dealers push? (I tend to avoid any products with names like 'super' and 'ultra' in them, and 'premier' qualifies in that respect).

I chucked some sintered Premieres in last time which cost me about 140 bucks for both sides. Now, Im no demon braker or anything, but they only lasted less than 5000kms for just general commuting.. i was pissed.

Ive got some non sintereds in now, they feel about the same, but i;ll just have to see how they go.

[Colapop]

I'm thinking partially sintered

[riffer]

I'm running sintered pads in my RF at the moment.

Absolutely brilliant over 200, crap below 100.

Okay in between.

Maybe partially sintered may be the go next time.

[eviltwin]

i use ferrodo sintered pads on the zx10, they are bloody good in all weather, much better than organic pads.

[Max Preload]

I chucked some sintered Premieres in last time which cost me about 140 bucks for both sides. Now, Im no demon braker or anything, but they only lasted less than 5000kms for just general commuting.. i was pissed.

Ive got some non sintereds in now, they feel about the same, but i;ll just have to see how they go.

I got a set for the front... not impressed - lots of dust with little in the way of braking. I don't think they'll last either. Makes me wonder if they have anything going for them lol

[Panther]

How long do brake pads last?
I need to change mine - not a problem. I've been advised that I should look at kevlar pads instead of cinder ones. What's the difference in;
Longevity,
Performance,
Cost...

and any other things I should know about brake pads...

is this for you RF?
what are you fucking rossi?
whats wrong with normal ones?

[Colapop]

Yes I am fucking Rossi! (He's a little tight butt!)

No dorkette, the RF is a big heavy bike and I was just asking the question... I don't claim to know everything... nearly everything but not quite...

I'll see you at lunch!!