jimmyk
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« on: October 07, 2012, 09:04:46 AM » |
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can anyone steer me towards the cheapest place to get brakepads? i'm thinking of going with honda oem pads....any info. will be much appriciated..  |
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YoungPUP
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2012, 09:08:02 AM » |
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There was a post not to long ago about Kevlar brake pads. Supposed to be pretty good and reasonable too. I tried looking for it but am search impaired and can never find anything when I want too....  |
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2012, 09:57:47 AM » |
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Stick with oem pads, I have aftermarket organic pads and they make alot of noise. They buzz alot. My next set will be oem. The organic work great, just make too much noise for me.
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Thunderbolt
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2012, 10:00:05 AM » |
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OEM pads is what I have done. Try one of the sites like HDL or Service Honda. Get the part no.'s that you need then shop around for the best price on those part no.'s. Make sure you check the shipping costs and whether or not you have to pay taxes.
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sugerbear
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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2012, 10:05:58 AM » |
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Valkpilot
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2012, 10:21:33 AM » |
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The recommendation to use OEM pads with OEM rotors and EBC pads with EBC rotors is related to sintered metallic pads (like stock OEM) only. Organic pads, like the Kevlar pads you are running are a much softer material and don't wear the rotors the same way, so mix and match at your pleasure. |
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Farther
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2012, 10:22:39 AM » |
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Also check with your local Honda dealer, sometimes their prices are competitive on small items and they usually don't charge shipping.
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Patrick
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2012, 01:43:20 PM » |
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The Honda pads may be more expensive,, but,, so .... Honda also has hard and soft pads.. I use the soft.. Its a lot easier to just replace a set of pads than rotors,, thats just my opinion..
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Toledo Mark
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2012, 02:45:30 PM » |
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I find my local dealer is best for ordering parts. They have not let me down yet and have delivered them on time. HDL however has not delivered on time. has backordered part without telling me, and I have waited weeks.
When you add shipping to HDL my local dealer beats them everytime.
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Hoser
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2012, 03:06:00 PM » |
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Stick with oem pads, I have aftermarket organic pads and they make alot of noise. They buzz alot. My next set will be oem. The organic work great, just make too much noise for me.
They get quiet as they wear. I kinda like the little hum.  hoser |
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2012, 05:30:07 PM » |
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Mine seem to be getting worse the more they wear.
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2tonevalk
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2012, 05:42:01 PM » |
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Cleveland Grant aka Shades has some Valkyrie parts left over. He sold his Valk and bought a Harley. He helped me drill my piggies. He had some EBCs he wanted to sell.
Ride safe
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salty1
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« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2012, 04:16:03 AM » |
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If they are any good, that's a bargain.  |
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« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2012, 02:51:40 PM » |
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Good is relative.
3k so far give or take a few 100.
No dust or squeaks.
They are comparable to a set of "FF" organics.
Which is what I like to use on my bikes for commuting.
I have them on my Yamaha too.
And I have never locked them up.
I cant say about that "HH: ECBs I believe is the brand.
Ive locked up my rear wheel on a few occasions in non panic type stop.
HH I find grabby. FF are soft and just right for my riding.
Longevity............. not a clue as I change my pads considerably before the wear marks come into play.
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« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2012, 05:32:23 PM » |
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Yep, wear out the pads and not the rotors.
A whole lot less expensive.
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