Which Pads?

[davedee69]

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.
Cheers

[darrsi]

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

[Gromit]

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

[Dead Eye]

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)

[CRH]

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!!

[kebab19]

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

[davedee69]

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

[JZS 600]

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.