Cheap brake pads? - SV650.org

03-02-12, 03:58 PM

Hi all,

Anyone know where (except ebay) I can get cheap rear pads?

ogden · 05-02-12, 01:13 AM

Just cut some plywood using your old pads as a stencil. It's not like anyone uses the rear brake anyway.

Richie · 05-02-12, 01:32 AM

how can the words "cheap" and "Brake" be used in the same sentence... :0/

ogden · 05-02-12, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Richie

how can the words "cheap" and "Brake" be used in the same sentence... :0/

Simple rule of thumb: Bendix or CL for your front pads, regardless of cost. Plywood or Kingsmill for the rear, whatever's the cheapest way of stopping the piston(s) falling out and scraping the disc.

maviczap · 05-02-12, 08:38 AM

Wemoto

Rear Kyoto pads are £10, so hardly worth going cheaper is it? Although there's pattern ones for £8

Any cheaper they're be free with Happy meals

05-02-12, 08:53 AM

Just oil them if the squeak

I can't understand anyone who would compromise on an item that involves their safety.
I would want the best,even if I didn't regularly use the back brake,but knowing it is there if I need it is important in an emergency stop.

muzikill · 05-02-12, 10:58 AM

I ordered mine from wemoto. I know i could have got them from ebay but buying stuff like this from ebay gave me the shudders. At least knowing what wemoto do, i felt the extra cost bought peace of mind.

Dont be cheap with your life!

Dave20046 · 05-02-12, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ogden

Just cut some plywood using your old pads as a stencil. It's not like anyone uses the rear brake anyway.

I actually agree, failing that: ebay or I went to my local shop last time and got some Armstrong GG's for a negligible cost.

ogden · 05-02-12, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Just oil them if the squeak

I can't understand anyone who would compromise on an item that involves their safety.
I would want the best,even if I didn't regularly use the back brake,but knowing it is there if I need it is important in an emergency stop.

I know I'm going against orthodox teaching here, which seems to be rooted in the days of drum brakes and CG125s, but modern disc brakes perform so well that when used to the full the back wheel will be on the verge of lifting off the tarmac. If you touch the back brake at that point, all that's going to happen is you'll lock the rear and lose control, not gain it.

The back brake on a bike has two uses: a temporary parking brake while stationary, and steadying things up mid-corner. In an emergency it's completely useless, so don't worry about it.

05-02-12, 01:31 PM

As you wish but stopping with both front and rear gives a shorter stopping distance while still being 100% in control

Think about how a linked brake systems and ABS works.Grabbing a handful of front and no rear can result in a completely uncontrolled stoppie or a front end wash out.in slippery conditions as we have at this time of year or in the wet.

If you don't believe me go and find a nice bit of dry [desolate]road and compare both stopping distances.

03-02-12, 03:58 PM	#1
SUPERSTARDJ01 Guest Posts: n/a	Cheap brake pads? Hi all, Anyone know where (except ebay) I can get cheap rear pads?

05-02-12, 01:13 AM	#2
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05-02-12, 01:32 AM	#3
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05-02-12, 08:38 AM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Cheap brake pads? Wemoto Rear Kyoto pads are £10, so hardly worth going cheaper is it? Although there's pattern ones for £8 Any cheaper they're be free with Happy meals __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

05-02-12, 08:53 AM	#6
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheap brake pads? Just oil them if the squeak I can't understand anyone who would compromise on an item that involves their safety. I would want the best,even if I didn't regularly use the back brake,but knowing it is there if I need it is important in an emergency stop.

05-02-12, 10:58 AM	#7
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Cheap brake pads? I ordered mine from wemoto. I know i could have got them from ebay but buying stuff like this from ebay gave me the shudders. At least knowing what wemoto do, i felt the extra cost bought peace of mind. Dont be cheap with your life! __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

05-02-12, 01:31 PM	#10
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheap brake pads? As you wish but stopping with both front and rear gives a shorter stopping distance while still being 100% in control Think about how a linked brake systems and ABS works.Grabbing a handful of front and no rear can result in a completely uncontrolled stoppie or a front end wash out.in slippery conditions as we have at this time of year or in the wet. If you don't believe me go and find a nice bit of dry [desolate]road and compare both stopping distances.

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