Brake pad poll...

mobandy78 · 07-22-2011, 10:12 AM

So, I've seen a lot of brake pad threads lately. I figured, why not make a poll to see what everyone is using. I'll be needing some in the future, so I might as well see what's being used. I'm leaning toward the ceramic pads from Sixity. I still have the originals on the bike now... 27k miles.

recumbentbob · 07-22-2011, 10:29 AM

What I find interesting is about 1 year or longer ago the brake pad of choice on this forum was Kawasaki OEM pads.

**Cajunrider** · 07-22-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

What I find interesting is about 1 year or longer ago the brake pad of choice on this forum was Kawasaki OEM pads.

Still my choice although I haven't tried any other types or brands.

**MAS Tequila** · 07-22-2011, 11:07 AM

I'm running the sixity ceramics on my 03.

So far so good. They've held up much better than the EBC sintered I had on before. Those didn't last a year.

MT

VulcanE · 07-22-2011, 11:36 AM

I voted for the Sintered, but may try the Ceramic. It'll take a while, because I still have a full set of the EBC sintered pads setting on the shelf for future use. I don't have any complaints with the EBCs, just willing to try something different.

recumbentbob · 07-22-2011, 01:50 PM

When it comes time to change mine I think I will stay with the KAW OEM pads. I have 20,000 miles on the factory pads and they still look good.

**Cajunrider** · 07-22-2011, 01:54 PM

Just changed my rear OEM pads with 33,000 miles. Still had a few thousand left on them.

**schoeney** · 07-22-2011, 02:08 PM

I assume the best way to determine when they should be changed is the thickness? How tick/thin is the best time to change?

I have 22k on my bike but I doubt mileage is the best barometer.

recumbentbob · 07-22-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

I assume the best way to determine when they should be changed is the thickness? How tick/thin is the best time to change?

I have 22k on my bike but I doubt mileage is the best barometer.

I have always been under this guideline:
replace the pads when the friction material is below 2mm

You can't go by miles because of varying road and riding conditions and everyone brakes a little different.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-22-2011, 02:44 PM

Mileage is one indicator if you do a lot of road trips. If you do a lot of city/town riding the mileage will be much less.

I have started doing like Fred and Barney of the Flintstones. I just drag my feet now. Found that the soles of my shoes don't las t nearly as long as they once did.

**ringadingh** · 07-22-2011, 06:09 PM

I don't like the prices of the oem pads here, I can get all three sets of Sixity pads shipped for less than one set of oem.

mobandy78 · 08-03-2011, 12:07 PM

Sixity looks like the best deal with some really good reviews.

rolfe · 08-03-2011, 09:18 PM

Last year I installed EBC Kevlar Pads on the Front and Shoes on the back of my 800 and the braking was much smoother. I did order all Kevlar Pads for our 99 Nomad and are waiting to be installed and will post when installed. -r-

07-22-2011, 10:12 AM	#1
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Brake pad poll... So, I've seen a lot of brake pad threads lately. I figured, why not make a poll to see what everyone is using. I'll be needing some in the future, so I might as well see what's being used. I'm leaning toward the ceramic pads from Sixity. I still have the originals on the bike now... 27k miles. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-22-2011, 10:29 AM	#2
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Brake pad poll... What I find interesting is about 1 year or longer ago the brake pad of choice on this forum was Kawasaki OEM pads. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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07-22-2011, 11:07 AM	#4
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Brake pad poll... I'm running the sixity ceramics on my 03. So far so good. They've held up much better than the EBC sintered I had on before. Those didn't last a year. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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07-22-2011, 11:36 AM	#5
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Brake pad poll... I voted for the Sintered, but may try the Ceramic. It'll take a while, because I still have a full set of the EBC sintered pads setting on the shelf for future use. I don't have any complaints with the EBCs, just willing to try something different. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-22-2011, 01:50 PM	#6
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Brake pad poll... When it comes time to change mine I think I will stay with the KAW OEM pads. I have 20,000 miles on the factory pads and they still look good. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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07-22-2011, 01:54 PM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Brake pad poll... Just changed my rear OEM pads with 33,000 miles. Still had a few thousand left on them. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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07-22-2011, 02:08 PM	#8
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Brake pad poll... I assume the best way to determine when they should be changed is the thickness? How tick/thin is the best time to change? I have 22k on my bike but I doubt mileage is the best barometer. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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07-22-2011, 02:44 PM	#10
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Brake pad poll... Mileage is one indicator if you do a lot of road trips. If you do a lot of city/town riding the mileage will be much less. I have started doing like Fred and Barney of the Flintstones. I just drag my feet now. Found that the soles of my shoes don't las t nearly as long as they once did. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-22-2011, 06:09 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Brake pad poll... I don't like the prices of the oem pads here, I can get all three sets of Sixity pads shipped for less than one set of oem. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-03-2011, 12:07 PM	#12
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Brake pad poll... Sixity looks like the best deal with some really good reviews. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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08-03-2011, 09:18 PM	#13
rolfe Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Posts: 518	Brake pad poll... Last year I installed EBC Kevlar Pads on the Front and Shoes on the back of my 800 and the braking was much smoother. I did order all Kevlar Pads for our 99 Nomad and are waiting to be installed and will post when installed. -r-
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