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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: davedee69 on 04 September 2012, 12:31:35 pm

Title: Which Pads?
Post by: davedee69 on 04 September 2012, 12:31:35 pm

So no doubt this has been discussed before, I'm in need of some new front pads, so which do i go for, I don't do track days and only cover about 3000 mile per year for enjoyment, and try to avoid wet weather riding where possible.
So what pads do I get, GG, HH , sintered?? goldfren, EBC, Kyoto, Galfer, Ferodo ? to many to choose from, surely they all have to meet a standard?
All opinions welcomed. :lol
Cheers

Title: Re: Which Pads?
Post by: darrsi on 04 September 2012, 01:32:20 pm

I've been using Galfer pads and found them to be very good.
They last very well and hardly chuck any dust about at all, and are a sensible price.  :)

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/60133#reviews (http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/60133#reviews)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Galfer-HH-Front-Brake-Pads-Yamaha-FZS600-FZS1000-Fazer-FZ6-FZ8-FZ1-/180960150590?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2a2210c43e#shId (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Galfer-HH-Front-Brake-Pads-Yamaha-FZS600-FZS1000-Fazer-FZ6-FZ8-FZ1-/180960150590?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2a2210c43e#shId)
 

Title: Re: Which Pads?
Post by: Gromit on 04 September 2012, 01:39:53 pm

Ive currently got kyoto. Great price on wemoto. Theyre ok but nothing special.

Title: Re: Which Pads?
Post by: Dead Eye on 04 September 2012, 06:13:04 pm

I'm using ceramic SBS pads on the front and organic EBC on the rear, very happy with both but I also replaced my brake fluid and upgraded to stainless steel lines at the same time... The existing sets were all mis-matched which was confusing and worrying :s

Edit: Picked up all the sets from eBay and paid about £15 a set? (so £45~ all in incl delivery)

Title: Re: Which Pads?
Post by: CRH on 05 September 2012, 01:14:36 am

Quote from: Dead Eye on 04 September 2012, 06:13:04 pm

I'm using ceramic SBS pads on the front and organic EBC on the rear, very happy with both but I also replaced my brake fluid and upgraded to stainless steel lines at the same time... The existing sets were all mis-matched which was confusing and worrying :s

Edit: Picked up all the sets from eBay and paid about £15 a set? (so £45~ all in incl delivery)

.....with deadeye on this one!!...ive got sbs sintered front and rear plus new fluid and goodrich stainless lines !! brakes are awsome!!!...dont use crap!...you only live the once!! ;) ..ps, keep away from goldfren and kyoto glaze up to quick!! crap in wet too!!

Title: Re: Which Pads?
Post by: kebab19 on 05 September 2012, 08:31:56 am

SBS street Excel or EBC HH are the two types most favoured by 1000 owners, and since the calipers are the same they should also be your best aftermarket options

Title: Re: Which Pads?
Post by: davedee69 on 05 September 2012, 12:08:00 pm

thanks guys, was tempted by the goldfren, but went with SBS sintered, £30 off ebay, hopefully they will be ok.
thanks

Title: Re: Which Pads?
Post by: JZS 600 on 05 September 2012, 12:12:52 pm

Always used EBC HH, works well apart from the rain where you have to put a bit more pressure on the lever. Tried Carbon Lorraine once, excellent all round but wore very fast I thought.