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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2015, 10:11:46 PM » |
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Sintered pads are not the same as OEM. Different material. That price is too good to be true. I'd question the quality and durability. OEM for me.
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2015, 04:03:43 AM » |
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Sintered pads are not the same as OEM. Different material. That price is too good to be true. I'd question the quality and durability. OEM for me.
I agree with Sandy. I would be wary of sintered pads . Some are known for premature rotor wear and gouging. |
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2015, 06:40:36 AM » |
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OEM ARE sintered metal pads.
They are not semi-metallic pads which would chew up the disks.
I use Vesrah which comes in a thicker pad for longer life. Vesrah makes must OEM pads. Ferodo are also excellent and come thicker also.
search for my brake pads posts from over a yr ago.
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2015, 10:33:55 AM » |
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I think the HH pads I'm using are sintered bronze, and while very inexpensive, the life I'm getting out of a set ain't too long  Not all that impressed with the stopping power either (may have more to do with my calipers/hydraulics). The thing I can say is, again, no pain in the wallet and they don't tear up rotors, which is a big one for me. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2015, 10:58:46 AM » |
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I like that – measure a job in beers  – but I was wondering, it doesn't say on the website (or at least I didn't see it) what the material is – are these sintered metallic? |
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2015, 11:12:22 AM » |
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It does not require a rocket scientist or brain surgeon to manufacture brake pads. Inexpensive is not necessarily inferior. I got only 20K on the OEM front pads and have nearly that on the aftermarket replacements. I could not tell the difference in function. When I purchased the replacement pads in 2010, the price was $45 for two (2) complete sets (8 pads, front only). The same pads are currently $30 for two (2) complete sets (8 pads, front only). More expense does not always equate to higher quality. In response to the OP, no, I have not used the brake pads in question.  |
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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2015, 12:03:49 PM » |
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It does not require a rocket scientist or brain surgeon to manufacture brake pads. Inexpensive is not necessarily inferior. I got only 20K on the OEM front pads and have nearly that on the aftermarket replacements. I could not tell the difference in function. When I purchased the replacement pads in 2010, the price was $45 for two (2) complete sets (8 pads, front only). The same pads are currently $30 for two (2) complete sets (8 pads, front only). More expense does not always equate to higher quality. In response to the OP, no, I have not used the brake pads in question. No, more expense usually equates to OEM . These pads you have in the photos look like they're Kevlar – is that right? |
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2015, 12:40:34 PM » |
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Steve K, I've also seen great reviews of bikemaster pads over the yrs. never used them myself. |
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« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2015, 01:26:47 PM » |
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It does not require a rocket scientist or brain surgeon to manufacture brake pads. Inexpensive is not necessarily inferior. I got only 20K on the OEM front pads and have nearly that on the aftermarket replacements. I could not tell the difference in function. When I purchased the replacement pads in 2010, the price was $45 for two (2) complete sets (8 pads, front only). The same pads are currently $30 for two (2) complete sets (8 pads, front only). More expense does not always equate to higher quality. In response to the OP, no, I have not used the brake pads in question. So what Brand of brake pads are these that are $30 for a set for the front? |
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« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2015, 05:10:07 PM » |
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I just don't understand how people wear out pads so quick? 20k on a set? Saw a post somewhere one time of 8-10k?
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« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2015, 10:31:54 PM » |
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I just don't understand how people wear out pads so quick? 20k on a set? Saw a post somewhere one time of 8-10k?
I wish I got 8-10k miles out of mine  . I get closer to 8k kilometres (5k miles) as all my riding is in the twisty mountains with lots of heavy braking. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2015, 09:22:32 AM » |
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I just don't understand how people wear out pads so quick? 20k on a set? Saw a post somewhere one time of 8-10k?
I have no idea. Maybe the original owner rode the brake a lot (the first 5,000 miles on the pads). There is no doubt that the pads are worn out. I am still on the original rear brake pads at 37,000 miles. . . . . These pads you have in the photos look like they're Kevlar – is that right?
Copper/Kevlar . . . . So what Brand of brake pads are these that are $30 for a set for the front?
The price is actually $30 for TWO (2) complete sets. Not sure of the brand but the ebay seller is usa-motorcycles-inc. If you type “8FR BRAKE PADS CBR1000F ST1100 GL1500 VALKYRIE TOURER” into the ebay search box, you will find them. Or THIS LINK will work for at least the next six days. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2015, 12:24:29 PM » |
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I use Vesrah which comes in a thicker pad for longer life. Where do you buy your Vesrah pads? They seem to be more expensive than the OEM pads. Is that your experience? |
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« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2015, 02:47:48 PM » |
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I use Vesrah which comes in a thicker pad for longer life. Where do you buy your Vesrah pads? They seem to be more expensive than the OEM pads. Is that your experience? was 5 yrs ago but denniskirk they had best price at the time. see my post for thicknesses http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,13708.0.html |
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