brake pad recommendation

[autopilot]

I know this has been asked before, but for the life of me I can't find the right threads & posts. Did the search...no joy!

 

Would anyone be so kind as to recommend a brand of brake pads for my '98 RSTD and a retailer or two where I can get them at the best prices. I don't play canyon racer wannabe or anything like that (not like we actually have canyons around here anyway) and I am generally not hard on brakes at all, so they won't have to be some special race capable part. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to have a source or two for rotors, while we're at it, just in case!

 

Thanks in advance...

[flb_78]

EBC HH pads are the best and are about the same price as OEM.

 

EBC is also the only place besides OEM that'll carry rotors that I know of.

 

Your dealer can order EBC and probably stocks the cheaper ones, but you can buy em online cheaper usually if you don't get double dipped on shipping charges.

[buddy]

www.denniskirk.com 800-969-7504

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp;jsessionid=3MSSGEHQ1RBWDLA0WTVSM4VMDK0NCIV0?store=&skuId=195357&mmy=

 

I do a lot of shopping with these folks and the shipping is fast too. So far I had excellent service!!!!

Edited September 20, 2009 by buddy

[skydoc_17]

I sell the EBC organic pads to VR.ORG members for $25.00 a set, $6.00 to ship USPS Insured Priority mail.

Hope this helps,

Earl

[ArticusMedicus]

EBC HH pads are the best and are about the same price as OEM.

 

 

I just put a set of these on the front of my RSV (at a mechanics recommendation) and now I have a buzz sound in the front. I believe it is the holes on the rotor and the square edges of the pads making the noise.

 

Is that normal for the EBC HH pads?

[flb_78]

My OEM pads make that noise as well.

 

It's the holes in the rotors.

[buddy]

Use a dust mask when doing this!!!!!!!!

take your brake pads |___| and use sander or grinder to the edges at an angle to look like this \___/ this will help with the buzz sound, also will help on brake squeals as well too.

[Kirby]

Rotors are a little pricey, so I went with the EBC rated GG pads for relacement on the rear of my RSV. $30.76 out the door @ Capitol Cycle in Macon, GA. yesterday. Good pads.

[LilBeaver]

Rotors are a little pricey, so I went with the EBC rated GG pads for relacement on the rear of my RSV. $30.76 out the door @ Capitol Cycle in Macon, GA. yesterday. Good pads.

 

+1 to this. Note these are NOT the HH sintered ones. About the same price at my local stealer too, so I get mine there.

[autopilot]

I appreciate the input. Thanks again!

[ArticusMedicus]

I love it when I have a question and someone else beats me to it.

 

Thanks for the info.