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04-01-12, 04:17 PM

According to Goldfren...

''The AD series is optimal for common street riding on scooters, cruisers and street bikes. It is recommended for riders that do not ride really hard, but do want good stopping power if they need it. The wearing rate of this compound is 20% lower than other known sintered brake pads in the same category. The AD series is designed for low abrasive interaction with the rotor and offers quieter braking due to the ceramic composite material.
Friction materials contain metal-ceramic and typical iron; finer additives are added to the base of the iron compound to achieve optimal friction properties.''

Are they better than OEM? In a word, NO...

The OEM pads in my K6 were TOKIKO HH rated, and pretty good untill they got hot, then they were much better. So personally I would stick with HH rated pads, these Goldfren are probably good enough for normal rideing but when the summer comes and the pace get's progressive (or if you have a pillion) they could get overheated.

04-01-12, 04:17 PM	#2
Stonesie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New pads 2nd opinion needed According to Goldfren... ''The AD series is optimal for common street riding on scooters, cruisers and street bikes. It is recommended for riders that do not ride really hard, but do want good stopping power if they need it. The wearing rate of this compound is 20% lower than other known sintered brake pads in the same category. The AD series is designed for low abrasive interaction with the rotor and offers quieter braking due to the ceramic composite material. Friction materials contain metal-ceramic and typical iron; finer additives are added to the base of the iron compound to achieve optimal friction properties.'' Are they better than OEM? In a word, NO... The OEM pads in my K6 were TOKIKO HH rated, and pretty good untill they got hot, then they were much better. So personally I would stick with HH rated pads, these Goldfren are probably good enough for normal rideing but when the summer comes and the pace get's progressive (or if you have a pillion) they could get overheated.