beansbaxter
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posted April 07, 2004 08:22 PM
best brake pads??
what are the best brake pads? what is everyone using?
i had the 15k service done today with my mileage eclipsing 17k, and the bike is dialed in perfectly...new sparkplugs and air filters do wonders to throttle response.
but yeah, new front brakes are going to be needed...i think dino had ebc and highly recommended them...
yep yep and is it best to replace the rear when u do the front?
   
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necro
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posted April 07, 2004 09:11 PM
I use EBC's.
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posted April 07, 2004 09:48 PM
EBC HH
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posted April 07, 2004 09:49 PM
leave the rear.. should be fine unless you use it all the time..
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posted April 07, 2004 09:54 PM
I keep tellin' you guys.... try the Performance Friction Carbon Metallics. You will love them.
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beansbaxter
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posted April 08, 2004 10:23 AM
tell me more about them doug, i am new to this topic....
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posted April 08, 2004 03:01 PM
I went with the EBC's, no complaints yet.
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posted April 08, 2004 03:35 PM
Tell you what Beans.... Ill buy the Muzzy pads and give you a report. Only $100 your cost for the inside info...lol
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tell me more about them doug, i am new to this topic....
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beansbaxter
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posted April 08, 2004 04:52 PM
how much are the ebc's
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posted April 08, 2004 05:08 PM
i went ebc pads fronte and back and ebc front rotors. i wouldnt get the rotors it is not worth it. b/c the braking is the same as the stock rotors
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posted April 09, 2004 07:05 AM
Beans,
They're on the Muzzy site. They got there because we used them on the road racers. (Performance Friction also provides a large percentage of pads for Nextel (Winston) cup and CART) I decided to get some and try them on my car, loved them, got a set for my 12 and found them to be really superior for the variety of reasons listed.
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posted April 09, 2004 09:46 AM
I think the HH sintered are about $40.
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posted April 09, 2004 10:53 AM
the ebc are only like 25-30$ for the rear i am not sure about the front
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beansbaxter
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posted April 09, 2004 10:58 AM
i was doin some more research into it...
looks like ebc has the carbon ones that muzzys does, but they are for moto-x and atv use only, nothin street...
read about the muzzys, and i like what i saw. ill prolly go that route, looks like the 2 pads from muzzys is just a lil over 80 bucks...
besides, ive had good experiences with all the muzzy products ive ordered so far...
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beansbaxter
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posted April 09, 2004 05:48 PM
ok a friend who use to use the carbon metallic brake pads said that he had problems with the carbon fiber flaking off, and it gets flung up onto your paint and doesnt do good things...
is this true?
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posted April 09, 2004 06:05 PM
Did he use Muzzy's carbon metallic?
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posted April 10, 2004 05:14 AM
I can see putting Carbon metallic pads on a race bike, or even some of the other exotic material pads. But for most people the HH pads from EBC , Ferodo, or one of the other manufacterers, should be more than enough. And cheaper as well...Now if you are a hardcore twistie guy, you may want to up grade. Hell I am still running stock lines and stock pads on the 12 after 17,000 miles.....But it is time to upgrade to stainless lines and HH pads.....
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necro
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posted April 10, 2004 08:22 AM
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I keep tellin' you guys.... try the Performance Friction Carbon Metallics. You will love them.
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Could you use them with any rotors?
Where do you get them from?
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beansbaxter
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posted April 10, 2004 03:22 PM
Like HDL...I just surpassed 17k on my 12, all the time everything has been stock in the brake category (and the bike for that matter)...I am now forced to upgrade cause the 15k service alerted me to it...
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necro
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posted April 10, 2004 06:12 PM
I have the floating rotors on my racing bike. They didn't float much, and they became ridig really quick.
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dougmeyer
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posted April 10, 2004 07:14 PM
Read the description. The ones manufacturered by Performance Friction are different (I do not think any other motorcycle pad is formulated the same). They are made specifically for stainless rotors and don't screw up your stock rotors. I get some dust like with any race pad but nothing offensive. Look, this is not some big money maker, I just really wanted to make them available to you guys.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted April 10, 2004 07:17 PM
if they can be used with stock rotors you have my attention Doug......I am in the market for some new pads for the 12, and some stainless lines as well....
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posted April 10, 2004 10:14 PM
I got the Performance Friction Carbon Metallic for my 69 Camaro a few years back, I didn't know that I could get them for the bike too!! wow.
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posted April 10, 2004 11:09 PM
Straight from the Muzzys website....
CARBON METALLIC BRAKE PADS!
MUZZYS announces the availability of Carbon Metallic brake pads by Performance Friction. Performance Friction is a major supplier of pads for professional racing worldwide, including CART, Winston Cup, Endurance Sports Cars, World Superbike and Moto GP. We've tested these pads and are impressed with the stopping, feel and life. The #95 compound is designed specifically for the stainless rotors on our bikes and provides a manageable initial bite with a rising torque curve. Finesse is required though, you can over slow in a hurry if you're not careful. Other advantages are a firm feel, quick release, good control for trail braking and good modulation for mid corner braking. Discs develop a polished finish without scoring and "bed in" is almost immediate. Some noise is created on drilled or slotted rotors, solid rotors are silent. These brakes are the first we've seen that are truly up to the task on a ZX-12R. Pads available for all popular makes and models.
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posted April 12, 2004 10:11 AM
EBC or Carbone Lorraine
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