Brake pads - Miffed! - SV650.org

Viney · 24-03-10, 08:54 AM

The Sv needs some new pads. I used to use carbonne lorraine pads, well the HG versions, adn have been more than happy over the years. This was due to the fact im not a fan of the EBC HH's as they are very heavy on disc wear and no much better the CL plads in terms of grip and braking power.

It turns out that CL no longer have an importer into the UK so you can not get them any more. It also turns out that Ferodo no longer do a Sinter road pad either. So it looks like You can either buy cheap pads from strange manufacturers, or EBC pads. So there really isnt an alternitive to EBC HH's if you want decent pads. This i find quite wrong.

What to do?

24-03-10, 09:30 AM

Are there no other alternative decent brake pad manufacturers who do sintered pads?

I used to use Performance Friction pads in my GSXR1000 because they were the only people who made quality pads to suit the ductile iron PFM discs and AP Racing 6 pot calipers. EBC made some too, but I never regarded them as decent quality.

Spanner Man · 24-03-10, 09:50 AM

Good morning all.

Vesrah make sintered pads, which are ok by all accounts. You may have trouble finding a stockist though.

Cheers.

Viney · 24-03-10, 09:53 AM

This si what im saying. it seems that there is no competition in the quality brake pad market all of a sudden. Have EBC wiped out thier competitors, is it a conspiracy?

24-03-10, 09:59 AM

no good business sense, sadly,

Dont they also make discs..

not that is a conspiracy!

Spanner Man · 24-03-10, 09:59 AM

Good morning all.

Following a quick perusal of the internet the Vesrah part numbers are; o/s front SD435 n/s front SD 352 & Rear SD327.
As I said, they seem ok, but I prefer EBC myself. As do most folks judging by the size of EBC's market share.

Cheers.

yorkie_chris · 24-03-10, 10:04 AM

I tried some of those vesrah super duper ones on recommendation from someone in states... they bite a bit

24-03-10, 10:05 AM

i Have just recived some gold fren pads that seem to be ok acording to most people

24-03-10, 12:07 PM

What bike, I just bought some Brembo sintered pads for my zx6 for £68.

Red Herring · 24-03-10, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPERSTARDJ01

What bike, I just bought some Brembo sintered pads for my zx6 for £68.

You got a bargain, the best I can get the Brembo pads I use on my GSXR is £92, and that's just for one side!

24-03-10, 08:54 AM	#1
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Brake pads - Miffed! The Sv needs some new pads. I used to use carbonne lorraine pads, well the HG versions, adn have been more than happy over the years. This was due to the fact im not a fan of the EBC HH's as they are very heavy on disc wear and no much better the CL plads in terms of grip and braking power. It turns out that CL no longer have an importer into the UK so you can not get them any more. It also turns out that Ferodo no longer do a Sinter road pad either. So it looks like You can either buy cheap pads from strange manufacturers, or EBC pads. So there really isnt an alternitive to EBC HH's if you want decent pads. This i find quite wrong. What to do?

24-03-10, 09:30 AM	#2
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brake pads - Miffed! Are there no other alternative decent brake pad manufacturers who do sintered pads? I used to use Performance Friction pads in my GSXR1000 because they were the only people who made quality pads to suit the ductile iron PFM discs and AP Racing 6 pot calipers. EBC made some too, but I never regarded them as decent quality.

24-03-10, 09:50 AM	#3
Spanner Man Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sunbury Middlesex Posts: 1,396	Re: Brake pads - Miffed! Good morning all. Vesrah make sintered pads, which are ok by all accounts. You may have trouble finding a stockist though. Cheers. __________________ Spanner Man http://stewarts-motorcycles.co.uk/default.html

24-03-10, 09:53 AM	#4
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Brake pads - Miffed! This si what im saying. it seems that there is no competition in the quality brake pad market all of a sudden. Have EBC wiped out thier competitors, is it a conspiracy?

24-03-10, 09:59 AM	#5
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brake pads - Miffed! no good business sense, sadly, Dont they also make discs.. not that is a conspiracy!

24-03-10, 10:04 AM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Brake pads - Miffed! I tried some of those vesrah super duper ones on recommendation from someone in states... they bite a bit __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

24-03-10, 10:05 AM	#8
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brake pads - Miffed! i Have just recived some gold fren pads that seem to be ok acording to most people Last edited by barwel1992; 24-03-10 at 01:22 PM.

24-03-10, 12:07 PM	#9
SUPERSTARDJ01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brake pads - Miffed! What bike, I just bought some Brembo sintered pads for my zx6 for £68.

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