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[Valkorado]

Needing some more front pads again,  and know Honda is the way to go for rotor longevity.  Dang,  they are mighty proud of 'em!  Does anyone know anywhere they can  be found for less,  maybe in a two set pack for a discount deal?   Or, has anyone found a quiet aftermarket pad that doesn't chew up the factory rotors?

Also,  where was the best place to find those stainless 90° stems again?  Think I'll order a dozen or so.

[Willow]

Needing some more front pads again,  and know Honda is the way to go for rotor longevity.  Dang,  they are mighty proud of 'em!  Does anyone know anywhere they can  be found for less,  maybe in a two set pack for a discount deal?   Or, has anyone found a quiet aftermarket pad that doesn't chew up the factory rotors?

Also,  where was the best place to find those stainless 90° stems again?  Think I'll order a dozen or so.

Knowing that OEM is the way to go for rotor longevity is being a bit misled.  It's not the brand but the content that wears the rotors.  EBC makes some pads that brake very well but also wear the pads.  EBC also makes some pads that wear no worse than OEM.  I have 180,000+ on a set of rotors mostly with EBC.  They are showing some wear but are not worn out.

Patchboy.com is my preference.  The nuts are inside the wheel.  Some don't like that wishing to be able to retighten from the outside.  I've never needed  to do so.   

[gordonv]

The other valve stems, with the nut on the outside. Also haven't needed to re-tighten them, yet, but like the idea I can without breaking the tire bead to get at them.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/myers-90%C2%B0-tubeless-chrome-valve-stem-p

I'm waiting on another sale (free shipping) to buy a handful for give aways.

[Gideon]

Needing some more front pads again,  and know Honda is the way to go for rotor longevity.  Dang,  they are mighty proud of 'em!  Does anyone know anywhere they can  be found for less,  maybe in a two set pack for a discount deal?   Or, has anyone found a quiet aftermarket pad that doesn't chew up the factory rotors?

Also,  where was the best place to find those stainless 90° stems again?  Think I'll order a dozen or so.

Knowing that OEM is the way to go for rotor longevity is being a bit misled.  It's not the brand but the content that wears the rotors.  EBC makes some pads that brake very well but also wear the pads.  EBC also makes some pads that wear no worse than OEM.  I have 180,000+ on a set of rotors mostly with EBC.  They are showing some wear but are not worn out.

Patchboy.com is my preference.  The nuts are inside the wheel.  Some don't like that wishing to be able to retighten from the outside.  I've never needed  to do so.   

Ditto for both 

[Valkorado]

Knowing that OEM is the way to go for rotor longevity is being a bit misled.  It's not the brand but the content that wears the rotors.  EBC makes some pads that brake very well but also wear the pads.  EBC also makes some pads that wear no worse than OEM.  I have 180,000+ on a set of rotors mostly with EBC.  They are showing some wear but are not worn out.

Good to know.  So which EBC pad is best for use with the Honda rotors,  wear wise?

[Willow]

Knowing that OEM is the way to go for rotor longevity is being a bit misled.  It's not the brand but the content that wears the rotors.  EBC makes some pads that brake very well but also wear the pads.  EBC also makes some pads that wear no worse than OEM.  I have 180,000+ on a set of rotors mostly with EBC.  They are showing some wear but are not worn out.

Good to know.  So which EBC pad is best for use with the Honda rotors,  wear wise?

I'll need someone more brake technical than I to confirm but the organic pads should cause the least wear.  Metallic (sintered) are best braking but also most wearing (?). 

[Valkorado]

Looking at EBC pads online I'm seeing 3 types - -  Organic,  Carbon Graphite and Sintered.   Anyone know which one is best on Honda rotors for (low)  wear?

[98valk]

Looking at EBC pads online I'm seeing 3 types - -  Organic,  Carbon Graphite and Sintered.   Anyone know which one is best on Honda rotors for (low)  wear?

if u want best braking, shortest stopping distance in ALL weather conditions, your life might depend on it!, sintered bronze HH-rated which is OEM should be used. The '97 valkyrie per motorcycle consumer news is still in top five of all motorcycles for shortest stopping distance.

nice chart comparison. minimal warm-up is a very important attribute for short stopping distance, cause u never know when that cager will pull in front of u from nowhere.
https://www.sixity.com/brake-pad-selection-guide

see posts here for other Honda lower cost rotors that fit the valkyrie.
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,107073.0.html

[sandy]

Got an email this AM from Honda Directline. They're having a sale on OEM pads.

[h13man]

$45 for the pair with free shipping. Two sets.

https://www.ebay.com/p/Genuine-Honda-Brake-Pad-Set-Front-VALKRIE-1500-06455-mv4-405-2-Pair/1623124977

[Valkorado]

nice chart comparison. minimal warm-up is a very important attribute for short stopping distance, cause u never know when that cager will pull in front of u from nowhere.
https://www.sixity.com/brake-pad-selection-guide

This chart makes ceramic pads look pretty interesting for good performance and wear.   Anyone tried ceramics?

[98valk]

nice chart comparison. minimal warm-up is a very important attribute for short stopping distance, cause u never know when that cager will pull in front of u from nowhere.
https://www.sixity.com/brake-pad-selection-guide

This chart makes ceramic pads look pretty interesting for good performance and wear.   Anyone tried ceramics?

looked at the chart again.  less braking esp needs to be warmed up to stop.

why do people want to compromise on their braking to save a few bucks?  not having that top level braking could mean one's life.  I see far too many posts on this and not singling u out Valkorado, bu tI do ask the question, why would u even consider less braking ability? just want to know.

[Valkorado]

nice chart comparison. minimal warm-up is a very important attribute for short stopping distance, cause u never know when that cager will pull in front of u from nowhere.
https://www.sixity.com/brake-pad-selection-guide

This chart makes ceramic pads look pretty interesting for good performance and wear.   Anyone tried ceramics?

looked at the chart again.  less braking esp needs to be warmed up to stop.

why do people want to compromise on their braking to save a few bucks?  not having that top level braking could mean one's life.  I see far too many posts on this and not singling u out Valkorado, bu tI do ask the question, why would u even consider less braking ability? just want to know.

I agree,  I do enjoy living and want the best pads possible.  I was just trying to find something as good as Honda pads for stopping power and rotor wear,  at a lower cost.   It appears that Honda pad$ are still the all around best bet for Honda rotors.

[ShiftHappens]

I decided to try Non metallic organic pads, Kevlar I believe from https://www.kapscomoto.com/us/ and am very happy with them. They are a bit confused as to Valkyrie years, but they worked fine on my 1999 Interstate. A complete set of 6 six pads - 4 for the 2 front rotors and 2 for the back rotor for $21.99 with free shipping.

https://www.kapscomoto.com/us/2000-2003-honda-gl-1500-valkyrie-interstate-front-rear-carbon-kevlar-organic-nao-brake-pads-set.html

[turtle254]

I decided to try Non metallic organic pads, Kevlar I believe from https://www.kapscomoto.com/us/ and am very happy with them. They are a bit confused as to Valkyrie years, but they worked fine on my 1999 Interstate. A complete set of 6 six pads - 4 for the 2 front rotors and 2 for the back rotor for $21.99 with free shipping.

https://www.kapscomoto.com/us/2000-2003-honda-gl-1500-valkyrie-interstate-front-rear-carbon-kevlar-organic-nao-brake-pads-set.html

Be careful in the rain with Kevlar, never worked for me.

[Valkorado]

Thanks for your replies.

[Forge]

nice chart comparison. minimal warm-up is a very important attribute for short stopping distance, cause u never know when that cager will pull in front of u from nowhere.
https://www.sixity.com/brake-pad-selection-guide

This chart makes ceramic pads look pretty interesting for good performance and wear.   Anyone tried ceramics?

I installed Ceramic pads on my VTX 1800C and absolutely loved them. They had a great feel and a more linear stopping vs the "bitey" feel of the sintered pads.

[SCain]

Got an email this AM from Honda Directline. They're having a sale on OEM pads.

I got the email from Honda Direct Line also, $22.49 rear / $35.99 Front Set + S&H