EBC vs. DP Brakes -longevity

Gz Rider · 08-02-2011, 12:03 PM

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sc_frontier · 08-30-2011, 04:28 PM

I once bought some cheap pads for a honda goldwing on ebay. They were thinner than the ones I was replacing. When it comes to brake pads, you get what you pay for.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-30-2011, 04:55 PM

EBC is a popular replacement. Still haven't wore out the pads on the Vstrom at 56,000 kms.

Gz Rider · 08-31-2011, 08:48 AM

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alantf · 08-31-2011, 10:07 AM

Totally agree about the EBC pads. The bike shop suggested fitting them last time I needed pads, as they were supposed to last longer. So - 1000km (600miles) ago I fitted EBC FA-106-R sintered pads. They cost the equivalent of $10 more than the usual ones. In my opinion they are rubbish. On inspection they seem to be wearing quicker than the cheaper ones, they squeal more, & they don't seem any more efficient in stopping power.

**jonathan180iq** · 08-31-2011, 10:56 AM

For me, the expense of brakes shouldn't be in the pads.

Brake lines and brake fluid, last longer than your pads and are the source of better brake feel and performance anyway. Any pad can grab a disc, even cheap ones.
If you want to spend a little extra change, get some stainless steel brake lines and some good heavy duty synthetic fluid. Even more expensive brake pads are going to wear out in a few thousand miles (varies depending on riding conditions and use).

blaine · 08-31-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

For me, the expense of brakes shouldn't be in the pads.

Brake lines and brake fluid, last longer than your pads and are the source of better brake feel and performance anyway. Any pad can grab a disc, even cheap ones.
If you want to spend a little extra change, get some stainless steel brake lines and some good heavy duty synthetic fluid. Even more expensive brake pads are going to wear out in a few thousand miles (varies depending on riding conditions and use).

Also some of the more expensive (harder) pads will wear a brake rotor a lot quicker.

:rawk:

Gz Rider · 08-31-2011, 01:59 PM

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Gz Rider · 02-07-2012, 02:57 PM

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**jonathan180iq** · 02-08-2012, 08:33 AM

Wow! 10,000 miles.

For most new riders, those are going to be lifetime pads.
Thanks for the update.

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sc_frontier Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 65	Re: EBC vs. DP Brakes -longevity I once bought some cheap pads for a honda goldwing on ebay. They were thinner than the ones I was replacing. When it comes to brake pads, you get what you pay for. __________________ SC
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: EBC vs. DP Brakes -longevity EBC is a popular replacement. Still haven't wore out the pads on the Vstrom at 56,000 kms. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-31-2011, 10:07 AM	#5
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,715	Re: EBC vs. DP Brakes -longevity Totally agree about the EBC pads. The bike shop suggested fitting them last time I needed pads, as they were supposed to last longer. So - 1000km (600miles) ago I fitted EBC FA-106-R sintered pads. They cost the equivalent of $10 more than the usual ones. In my opinion they are rubbish. On inspection they seem to be wearing quicker than the cheaper ones, they squeal more, & they don't seem any more efficient in stopping power. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-31-2011, 10:56 AM	#6
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: EBC vs. DP Brakes -longevity For me, the expense of brakes shouldn't be in the pads. Brake lines and brake fluid, last longer than your pads and are the source of better brake feel and performance anyway. Any pad can grab a disc, even cheap ones. If you want to spend a little extra change, get some stainless steel brake lines and some good heavy duty synthetic fluid. Even more expensive brake pads are going to wear out in a few thousand miles (varies depending on riding conditions and use).
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jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: EBC vs. DP Brakes -longevity Wow! 10,000 miles. For most new riders, those are going to be lifetime pads. Thanks for the update.
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