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Blake
| | Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 11:03 pm: | 
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Based upon my experience using so-called "high performance" brake pads, I strongly advise staying with the stock pads, at least if you value your rotor. |
Dcmortalcoil
| | Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 02:01 am: |
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I value my life more than my rotors. I would place safety at a premium. If the high performance brake pads can stop quicker and provide better stopping control, then I would gladly use them. So, my question is, do the brake pads identified by Brian provide better stopping power/control over the OEM counterpart? |
Darthane
| | Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 02:05 am: |
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Your stock pads are more than capable of locking up the rear wheel even after the tires are nice and toasty - why on earth would you need more stopping power? |
Daves
| | Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 10:31 am: |
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Yeah we(I mean Bubba) figured that out.
I was going by the misinformation in the brochures.
My mistake(?), sorry.
Ride to the edge!
Never trust the brochures again
Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center) |
Wyckedflesh
| | Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 10:37 am: |
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One thing to keep in mind about the performance pads. They don't always work the best until you get them warm. For the street stock pads are just right. On the track where you can keep the pads hot, performance pads are the thing to have since they resist glazing better then the stock pads. |
Dcmortalcoil
| | Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 12:23 pm: |
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Has anyone actually used EBC double HH sintered pads? If so, what's the verdict? I think these pads are specifically designed for street use. |
Bcdaum
| | Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 10:36 am: |
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The EBC pads are by far the best pads I have ever used on my '98 S-1W. Just make sure you follow the break-in procedures.
Bob |
Kaudette
| | Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 03:34 pm: |
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I've ridden both a 9 and a 12 for a few thousand miles and found that the 9 had better feel and braking. I put this down to a better bleed, and perhaps better fluids - which I will swap out in another 500 miles or so. I'll post observations then but can't imagine there is a big difference as the parts and weights are just about the same.
In any case, thanks Daves for the race ECM - now the 12 really moves!
Happy holidays to all! |
Buckinfubba
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 11:18 am: |
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I have used the EBC double hh and loved them great initial grab and staying power. |
Dcmortalcoil
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 07:31 pm: |
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Bled the rear brake - problem solved. Soft spongy feel went away. Rear brake works so much better - can even lock the rear wheel. |
