Brake Pad Recommendations

Hmmm I might try the RJL. My two finger braking habit is great for riding but it lacks for emergency stopping. When ever I want to stop quick I loose a split second while I realize I have to get my other two fingers on the lever.


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gixxer_flexx said:
The SRJL is basically track only AFAIK, and the RJL are a little out of my price range for now. Thats why im curious as to options aside from the Vesrahs or EBCs (because ive heard VERY mixed reviews)

RPMoto, we'll talk via PM
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The first time you squeeze the RJL's you'll completely forget about the price ;)
 
Something else to consider - EBC EPFA pads. Superior to the normal "HH" (FA) pads in every way except price and availability. EBC doesn't make them for every bike, but it is surprising what they do fit - I can get them for my GS500, for example.

Also OP, where in Etobicoke?
 
daught said:
Hmmm I might try the RJL. My two finger braking habit is great for riding but it lacks for emergency stopping. When ever I want to stop quick I loose a split second while I realize I have to get my other two fingers on the lever.


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Why do you feel you need more than 2 fingers for emergency braking? I'm certain I could max out the brake with only 2 fingers at all times.


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Performance Friction makes excellent pads and their prices are very reasonable. Finding a distributor is tough though.
 
gixxer_flexx said:
Why do you feel you need more than 2 fingers for emergency braking? I'm certain I could max out the brake with only 2 fingers at all times.


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If I try hard I can max it out with two fingers, but it's hard to modulate if I am squeezing really hard with two fingers. It's an F2. My last bike was a SMC, maybe I am asking too much of my F2 after I had the SMC.

Wait, why does any one want better brakes if you can max them out anyways?

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dricked said:
Performance Friction makes excellent pads and their prices are very reasonable. Finding a distributor is tough though.
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I found them at motomummy.com at $40-50 a pair for the .95 track/street rated front pads...but yeah, I could not find them in Canada.
 
TwistedKestrel said:
Something else to consider - EBC EPFA pads. Superior to the normal "HH" (FA) pads in every way except price and availability. EBC doesn't make them for every bike, but it is surprising what they do fit - I can get them for my GS500, for example.

Also OP, where in Etobicoke?
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Hey, Rexdale, Mr. Ford's turf :) I am just south of you on Eglinton. OP is in south Etobicoke.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone really appreciate it.

I want to replace the oem pads because they have always felt spongy but now much more so. I'll look into the ones mentioned as I've never heard of any besides the EBC brand.

and yes I'm south Etobicoke, lakeshore and Kipling area.
 
mimico_polak said:
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone really appreciate it.

I want to replace the oem pads because they have always felt spongy but now much more so. I'll look into the ones mentioned as I've never heard of any besides the EBC brand.

and yes I'm south Etobicoke, lakeshore and Kipling area.
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Look into Carbone Lorraine XBK5 pads. Almost through the first set and just finished ordering another from MotoMummy. I'm not sure if any Canadian retailer carry them. Personally, I find them very linear with good initial bite.
 
RPMoto said:
We are based in Burlington. I am not sure what your stock brake pads would run but let me know what kind of riding you are doing and I can shoot you some options via pm.
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You said you're located in Burlington, do you have a shop? Whereabouts?
 
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