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CLEANING CALIPERS
« on: 13 April 2013, 09:04:38 pm »
Want to clean my calipers today and to inspect my pads





kinda glad they have worn out as i need to sort a few bits out with it being of the road!


so i need to know whats best to buy as i need some asap :(




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Re: CLEANING CALIPERS
« Reply #1 on: 13 April 2013, 10:07:02 pm »
Depends on what you want I guess

I've used Organic (EBC) on the back because they are softer and I found the brakes more progressive (which I liked) but they create more dust and mess so you need to keep on top of maintenance and cleaning. I opted for SBS Ceramics on the front last time as I've heard that Sintered pads tend to chew through discs when used a lot - especially on some of the cheaper discs that can be found on eBay
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Re: CLEANING CALIPERS
« Reply #2 on: 13 April 2013, 10:12:19 pm »
I've gone for the goldfren.


The disk upfront are due to be change soon as they have grooves in them not seriously bad but you can feel them there.


bloody turning in to a expensive bike soon   :'(
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Re: CLEANING CALIPERS
« Reply #3 on: 13 April 2013, 10:24:10 pm »
In future search the forum or wait for replies, Goldfren would not be top of my list to be truthful.
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Re: CLEANING CALIPERS
« Reply #4 on: 13 April 2013, 11:01:25 pm »
Quote from: darrsi on 13 April 2013, 10:24:10 pm
In future search the forum or wait for replies, Goldfren would not be top of my list to be truthful.


Well i just wanted to order them I've never been the one who can wait around.


I'm sure they are worst brake pads out there!
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Re: CLEANING CALIPERS
« Reply #5 on: 13 April 2013, 11:22:18 pm »
Actually, Goldfren do have a pretty poor reputation on this forum and others...more haste, less speed.

EBC & SBS are the two favourites for everyone who cant afford OEM pads
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Re: CLEANING CALIPERS
« Reply #6 on: 14 April 2013, 12:02:04 pm »
Quote from: Young rider on 13 April 2013, 11:01:25 pm
Quote from: darrsi on 13 April 2013, 10:24:10 pm
In future search the forum or wait for replies, Goldfren would not be top of my list to be truthful.


Well i just wanted to order them I've never been the one who can wait around.


I'm sure they are worst brake pads out there!


Yeah but asking a question then ordering with hardly any responses an hour later is a little bit hasty isn't it. It was a Saturday night, you wouldn't have got them any quicker if you'd have waited 36 hours for replies!
Or at least wait for me to get home from the pub, sorry, i meant church!  :b
I just put SBS ceramic pads on the rear, which seem to work rather nicely, and i've been using Galfer pads on the front which have also served me very well, and are very reasonably priced on Fleabay, but i want to try SBS on the front next time as they also seem to have a very high reputation.
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Re: CLEANING CALIPERS
« Reply #7 on: 14 April 2013, 04:56:39 pm »
Quote from: darrsi on 14 April 2013, 12:02:04 pm
Quote from: Young rider on 13 April 2013, 11:01:25 pm
Quote from: darrsi on 13 April 2013, 10:24:10 pm
In future search the forum or wait for replies, Goldfren would not be top of my list to be truthful.


Well i just wanted to order them I've never been the one who can wait around.


I'm sure they are worst brake pads out there!


Yeah but asking a question then ordering with hardly any responses an hour later is a little bit hasty isn't it. It was a Saturday night, you wouldn't have got them any quicker if you'd have waited 36 hours for replies!
Or at least wait for me to get home from the pub, sorry, i meant church!  :b
I just put SBS ceramic pads on the rear, which seem to work rather nicely, and i've been using Galfer pads on the front which have also served me very well, and are very reasonably priced on Fleabay, but i want to try SBS on the front next time as they also seem to have a very high reputation.


true but at least i know what to get if i don't like the ones i got.


everyone thank you for your replies!
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