brakes

[specialdose]

This might open a can of worms as in opinions on tires and oil but, here we go. Need to replace brake pads on my 98 Tourer. Need general consensus on which brand has worked best for you guys with experience in changing them. Seems ebay is the most accessible place to shop, or not ? Newbie wants to do this right and soon.  thanks for the help

[gregc]

  Go with the factory replacement pads.    Don't use EBC, the noise they make with drive you crazy.
Don't ask how I know about EBC and the noise.  LOL

[Sonny]

I have tried 2 after market brands. Stopping was OK but found they were noisy when you apply the brakes. Bought OEM pads, noise gone.

[MarkT]

Ditto on the OEM pads.  You can save money or add pad life with some aftermarket ones, at the expense of damaging your very expensive rotors.  A false economy.  I have always used OEM pads and still have the original rotors which look to be good for a long time yet - now at 105k.  I stopped putting the big miles on the Valk after I got the wing for road trips 10 years ago.

[specialdose]

Any one have a link for the OEM pads

[..]

Any one have a link for the OEM pads

http://www.hdlparts.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=2552687&category=Motorcycles&make=Honda&year=2002&fveh=132673

[Jess from VA]

Scroll to correct pads for your bike.

http://www.hondadirectlineofshadyside.com/stores/byBrand.asp?brd=Honda+OEM+Parts&str=2&ID=795147355

[fon1961]

Scroll to correct pads for your bike.

http://www.hondadirectlineofshadyside.com/stores/byBrand.asp?brd=Honda+OEM+Parts&str=2&ID=795147355

[lacon]

Here's a tip for the rear brakes. 

You will notice that Standard & Tourer rears are about $12 more than the Interstate rear.  The only difference is the Std/Tourer have a white plastic spacer for each pad & the Interstate does not.  (I think the Interstate has a thicker rotor.)  You have a Tourer, so order the Interstate pads & just re-use the old spacers.

Although the last time I ordered & paid for the Interstate pads, I recieved Std/Tourer pads (with the spacers) in a blister pack with the Interstate part #.   If I had actually attempted to install these on an Interstate, I probably would have screwed around for an hour or so before I realized that I would have to remove the spacers to get them on.

[GotValk]

Along with using OEM Brakes remember to clean those calipers too, these bike are getting old and those brake caliper need attention too.

Enjoy that Valkyrie!

[Hoser]

 Go with the factory replacement pads.    Don't use EBC, the noise they make with drive you crazy.
Don't ask how I know about EBC and the noise.  LOL

Since I am already crazy, I use the EBC organic pads, I like the little buzz when they are new.  They stop the buzz after they are worn in.  I have no rotor wear with the organic pads in over 100,000 miles. I am not urging any one else to use them  BTW, And I am still  crazy.   Hoser

[lacon]

Like GotValk says. 
The calipers "float" on their anchor bolt/pins.  Crud on these bolts can limit the floating & result in pads dragging on the rotor.

[Rosie]

I also use the EBC organic pads and will again. I think they stop it fine,no noise to speek of and because they are organic no or verry little rotor wear.

[specialdose]

 Lets add another poker into this fire. Anyone have experience with Carbone Lorraine pads? Price wise they fall between EBC & OEM.