Looking to gain some tips on pad replacement .I'm totally happy doing the work, no lessons needed ,but was wondering about type of pad. I do tend to ride fast braking hard and late very often .I use my old girl for pleasure only I don't commute daily or similar.
Yeah before you chastise me about hard late braking ,that's just how it is I'm unlikely to change that .
So Sintered type pads or no ? I'm not really up on braking technology n whats now available ,I'd much preferr to be replacing pads rather than discs (I hear sintered eat discs) ,Urban Myth maybe?

Any stories of epic failures n what to avoid or high praise n recommendation appreciated.


Thanks in advance

Sparks

 

I use sintered. They are a little noisier, but great bite, especially when cold or wet. I can't really comment on the rotor wear, as I don't have much experience with organic (only in my old car, never on the bike).

I think if you consistantly hard braking, sintered is the way to go. MAYBE you will have to replace your rotors sooner than later, but its a safety device, so skip a night at the bar once a year and replace the rotors if you need them...

Just my $0.02

 

I use HH EBC pads ( Sintered ) and wouldnt use anything else. Dont buy the cheap chit ones of ebay. They arent worth 2 cents.

 

I've had good luck with Ferodo, EBC and Dunlopad (DP) pads on different bikes. The Dunlopad HH pads work great on my CBR.

 

Discs last for a long time, you might need to replace them a bit sooner, but I would imagine it would be at say 35,000 miles instead of 40,000. The cost spread over 3 or 4 years doesn't add up to much especially if you work it out per month.

If you feel you need the extra braking power, go for it, it's your skin.

 

Brake Pads - A break down of what you need to know - Pinkbike

 

EBC HH - here

 

Thanks for all comments, I think sintered is going to be for me . The link was very helpful thanks TK.
So thats pads sorted .If Sintered put the heat through the caliper sshould I be thinking of upgrading brake fluid?

 

I would recommend that you flush your brake hydraulics every time you change your pads or every 2 years whichever comes first. I'm a bit **** and flush the brakes on my bikes and "play cars" each year. You should use a minimum DOT 4 fluid at least.

 

Who'da thunk!

Bloody good advice JK and I must do it......

Cheers, SB

PS: Ask Mrs SB about my vehicle preparations for any bike/car trip. It redefines ****. Then ask her how many breakdowns we've had

Sorted.