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« on: July 28, 2014, 03:55:01 PM » |
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my 'new to me' Valkyrie needs new brake pads.
what type of pads work best on this bike? kevlar, organic kevlar, semi-metallic...etc.
any brand better than another?
also, i'm going to measure the rotors to make sure they are good also. if not they will be replaced too.
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Dorkman
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2014, 04:13:18 PM » |
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Do a search on brake pads and you will get many opinions. Generally, many recommendations for OEM pads on OEM rotors. Soft organic pads are also easy on the rotors. There are some cheaper soft pads out there, and you will find recommendations. The danger is that hard pads cause wear on the rotors.
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2014, 04:22:56 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2014, 04:38:31 PM » |
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Recommend honda brake pads... EBC lot of owner hate it due to noise....
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2014, 06:01:47 PM » |
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O.E.M.

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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2014, 07:43:42 PM » |
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Bottom is new number top is old number Like this (06435-MZ0-006) (replaces 06435-MZ0-760)
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« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2014, 08:00:12 PM » |
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ahh. makes sense now. thanks for that
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2014, 07:27:53 AM » |
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Vesrah which makes most of the OEM pads, lower price and can get them as a thicker pad for longer wear. http://www.vesrah.com/search my posts for brake pad info
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« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2014, 07:02:11 PM » |
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Do a search on brake pads and you will get many opinions. Generally, many recommendations for OEM pads on OEM rotors. Soft organic pads are also easy on the rotors. There are some cheaper soft pads out there, and you will find recommendations. The danger is that hard pads cause wear on the rotors.
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« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2014, 07:09:47 PM » |
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Yes Honda makes a fine brake pad. 
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« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2014, 07:14:32 PM » |
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ok. honda pads ordered.
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