Which Brake pad to buy

[dans87vr]

Putting new brake pads front and back on my 87 VR, would like some info on which pads to use. From what I have read I should use the following configuration.

 

Rear - standard Organic/Carbon

Front - Metal

 

Looking for some advice because there is also Kevlar and Ceramic. I purchased this ride last May and now in the process of putting on new tires front and back (going to use Dunlap 3's) and putting in new rear wheel bearings and clutch. Had to put new diaphrams, plugs, wires and Caps last year.

 

Thanks

Dan

[Squeeze]

The EBC HH Pads are rated very good here. They last well and put not too much Wear on the Rotors.

 

On a 1Gen, you can use them front and rear without any Issue whatsoever.

 

On 2Gen, if you feels the rear Brake as touchy or sensitive already, it might be a better Choice to use the standard organic Compound.

[Venturous Randy]

The most aggressive in slowing my 83 down was the EBC HH pads. They are also a bit more aggressive on the rotors, but worked real well when pulling my 450 lb loaded camper.

RandyA

[dans87vr]

From what I could tell the EBC pads are metalic??

 

Thanks

[Squeeze]

EBC HH are Sintererd Pads, don't know what you mean with metallic ?

[Squidley]

The EBC HH Pads are rated very good here. They last well and put not too much Wear on the Rotors.

 

The most aggressive in slowing my 83 down was the EBC HH pads.

 

 

EBC HH thats all I use

[dans87vr]

From doing some checking at denniskirk they list several different pads that are made from different materials.

 

Organic

Ceramic

Metalic

kevlar

 

But I will take your advice on the EBC HH

 

Thanks

[jasonm.]

I have 2 almost new sets of EBC HH on my shelf. They were too agressive on the EBC new rotors I used. I had to use a very light touch at parking lot speeds. Meaning they bit in real fast...10mph to zero in 2 feet. EBC told me I must have gotten an early HH set and sent me another set at no charge. No difference with the second set. NOW I have SBS- HH . Less initial bite, easier to control.

[Squeeze]

I have 2 almost new sets of EBC HH on my shelf. They were too agressive on the EBC new rotors I used. I had to use a very light touch at parking lot speeds. Meaning they bit in real fast...10mph to zero in 2 feet. EBC told me I must have gotten an early HH set and sent me another set at no charge. No difference with the second set. NOW I have SBS- HH . Less initial bite, easier to control.

 

 

That's uncommon. No Doubt, those SBS are good Pads, but the Way i experieneced and heard, the SBS are causing a bit more Wear than the EBC. Not to mention the SBS Prices are at the upper End, at least here.

[dans87vr]

OK, I have an 87 with the 4 piston calipers, would the SBS or EBS be too aggressive on the rear. I guess that was actually my main question, this is a heavy bike and you dont want the rear tire locking up unless you need it.

 

Currently when using the foot brake it seemed weak, like I would have to stand on it to get the rear tire to lockup. I have checked the whole system out and its in great shape other than the rear pads were 2/3rds used up.

 

One thing I noticed is on the rear caliper there was an indent like it would keep the front part of the pads from only going in too far when they get worn down. I'm guessing this is a safety thing, and also caused the weak rear braking.

 

I have only put one summer on this bike, (6000 miles) but plan on several more

I know there are several of you that have put 100K plus on the first gens

 

Thanks

[Marvin81]

Would anyone here happen to know the part numbers for the front and rear pads for an 88 Venture Royale? I am gettting ready for a new year of riding and was just gonna replace them as preventative measures...besides the rears are pretty soft and I plan to pull my winter project behind me, a teardrop camper. Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated.

[mini-muffin]

Only ones the hubby uses are EBC HH. You'll find most of the folks here use them.

 

Margaret