Author Topic: How much should front brake pads cost? (Read 9958 times)

xlewisbdx · « **on:** 24 April 2013, 09:55:00 pm »

I was looking these but I've been told they seem cheap...

http://bit.ly/ZNwNWh

darrsi · « **Reply #1 on:** 24 April 2013, 10:01:28 pm »

DO NOT scrimp on brake pads, it's just a dangerously false economy.
SBS seem to be the most popular choice on here, with very good references, and they're not even expensive oddly enough!

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #2 on:** 24 April 2013, 10:03:43 pm »

I'm not working so the problem is money is tight. Will those do till I get some money for them?

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #3 on:** 24 April 2013, 10:13:34 pm »

The reason I am asking is because I am having a problem with my front brakes. They are making a awful sqeaking/crunching noise. I checked the pads and here they are. I cleaned them and it's is still there.

elbrownos · « **Reply #4 on:** 24 April 2013, 10:40:57 pm »

What are we looking at? Is there something embedded in the surface?
Have you tried sandpapering them?

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #5 on:** 24 April 2013, 10:42:29 pm »

Quote from: elbrownos on 24 April 2013, 10:40:57 pm

What are we looking at? Is there something embedded in the surface?
Have you tried sandpapering them?

They are just a picture of my brakes. Making a really bad sqeaking/crunching noise, I haven't tried sand papering them no.

Chris · « **Reply #6 on:** 24 April 2013, 10:48:46 pm »

Did you put a bit of copper slip on the backing plate of the pads? That's supposed to stop them squeeking a bit.

As for the crunching... can you explain it more? Everything tightened up ok?

Chris

darrsi · « **Reply #7 on:** 24 April 2013, 10:49:24 pm »

The chances are the calipers need a good clean up too.
If you want send me a PM with an address and IF i have some pads in my garage i'll send you some in the post to get you by for a while.
I went through a load of pads when i had my "juddering" problem, and "think" i kept some.
I can let you know in the morning if i have or not?
If i do i'll take them to work and can post from there for next day delivery.

Chris · « **Reply #8 on:** 24 April 2013, 10:55:23 pm »

You are very kind Darrsi

Good on you sir!

Chris

Dead Eye · « **Reply #9 on:** 24 April 2013, 11:06:05 pm »

The pictures seem to indicate that there is loads of life left in those pads imo

I'd suggest your problem is elsewhere.

ChristoT recently had an issue with his front brakes squeaking a lot so when he was round mine the other day, we removed the callipers, removed the pads, put some copper grease on the back and reassembled and now the squeak is completely gone. You can get a massive pot of copper grease for less than one of those cheap sets of pads you found

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #10 on:** 24 April 2013, 11:06:50 pm »

Quote from: Chris on 24 April 2013, 10:48:46 pm

Did you put a bit of copper slip on the backing plate of the pads? That's supposed to stop them squeeking a bit.

As for the crunching... can you explain it more? Everything tightened up ok?

Chris

Everything tightened up as it should. The crunching noise/feeling comes through the handlebars and give me a tiny wobble. Tires are only 2k miles old.

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #11 on:** 24 April 2013, 11:07:21 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 24 April 2013, 11:06:05 pm

The pictures seem to indicate that there is loads of life left in those pads imo

I'd suggest your problem is elsewhere.

ChristoT recently had an issue with his front brakes squeaking a lot so when he was round mine the other day, we removed the callipers, removed the pads, put some copper grease on the back and reassembled and now the squeak is completely gone. You can get a massive pot of copper grease for less than one of those cheap sets of pads you found

ordered some copper grease last night, should come tomorrow.

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #12 on:** 24 April 2013, 11:08:04 pm »

Quote from: darrsi on 24 April 2013, 10:49:24 pm

The chances are the calipers need a good clean up too.
If you want send me a PM with an address and IF i have some pads in my garage i'll send you some in the post to get you by for a while.
I went through a load of pads when i had my "juddering" problem, and "think" i kept some.
I can let you know in the morning if i have or not?
If i do i'll take them to work and can post from there for next day delivery.

Thank you so much, I'll send you a PM now.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #13 on:** 24 April 2013, 11:09:09 pm »

It's certainly a cheap option to try out first and it won't do any harm

As I said before, the pads look like they have a lot of life left and they don't appear to be unevenly worn so its likely that you just need to give the them a bit of a greasing on the back of the pad and to maybe clean up the callipers a bit. Also, put some grease on to the pad retaining pin

darrsi · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 April 2013, 11:12:24 pm »

Was about to say, clean up the pad pins really well and lightly copper grease them so the pads can slide properly.
And make sure there's no deep grooves for the pads to get stuck on.

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 April 2013, 11:14:54 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 24 April 2013, 11:09:09 pm

It's certainly a cheap option to try out first and it won't do any harm
Quote from: darrsi on 24 April 2013, 11:12:24 pm
Was about to say, clean up the pad pins really well and lightly copper grease them so the pads can slide properly.
And make sure there's no deep grooves for the pads to get stuck on.
As I said before, the pads look like they have a lot of life left and they don't appear to be unevenly worn so its likely that you just need to give the them a bit of a greasing on the back of the pad and to maybe clean up the callipers a bit. Also, put some grease on to the pad retaining pin

Will do, copper grease should arrive tomorrow, I'll do it then. Again, thank to everyone for the advice and a big thanks to darrsi

Dead Eye · « **Reply #16 on:** 25 April 2013, 12:21:30 am »

Just noticed that no one has actually answered the thread question.

Depends on the pads. But decent pads seem to go for about £12-£18 a set depending on where you buy them from and the make etc. The SBS Ceramics I like are about £15-16 a set

unfazed · « **Reply #17 on:** 25 April 2013, 12:33:35 am »

Can you afford to buy cheap brake Pads????, I am inclined to spend a little extra for recognised brands for shear piece of mind.
I would suggest you remove the wheel and check the wheel bearings.

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #18 on:** 25 April 2013, 12:39:03 am »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 25 April 2013, 12:21:30 am

Just noticed that no one has actually answered the thread question.

Depends on the pads. But decent pads seem to go for about £12-£18 a set depending on where you buy them from and the make etc. The SBS Ceramics I like are about £15-16 a set

Opinion on these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS600-Fazer-98-03-Front-Brake-Pads-/290474701575?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item43a1a43307

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #19 on:** 25 April 2013, 12:39:58 am »

Quote from: unfazed on 25 April 2013, 12:33:35 am

Can you afford to buy cheap brake Pads????, I am inclined to spend a little extra for recognised brands for shear piece of mind.
I would suggest you remove the wheel and check the wheel bearings.

It's defo the brakes. Sometimes I have to pump them on once or two mind. Also checked for any leaking and there is none, the piston also move freely.

Lawrence · « **Reply #20 on:** 25 April 2013, 12:42:51 am »

If you have to pump them you've probably got air in the system.

Bear in mind both those sets you've linked to are just two pads, you'll need two sets; one for each caliper.

unfazed · « **Reply #21 on:** 25 April 2013, 12:46:03 am »

How badly worn are the discs, post a picture of them.

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #22 on:** 25 April 2013, 01:24:23 am »

Quote from: unfazed on 25 April 2013, 12:46:03 am

How badly worn are the discs, post a picture of them.

Not badly at all. There is some form of grove in it where I think a stone has been in there and it has took a chip out.

Pictures here

EDIT: just realised you said the disks. I'll get a picture uploaded tomorrow.

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #23 on:** 25 April 2013, 01:26:27 am »

Quote from: Lawrence on 25 April 2013, 12:42:51 am

If you have to pump them you've probably got air in the system.

Bear in mind both those sets you've linked to are just two pads, you'll need two sets; one for each caliper.

Would you suggest I book it in at a garage and have them bleed the brakes?

ChristoT · « **Reply #24 on:** 25 April 2013, 02:03:40 am »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 24 April 2013, 11:06:05 pm

The pictures seem to indicate that there is loads of life left in those pads imo

I'd suggest your problem is elsewhere.

ChristoT recently had an issue with his front brakes squeaking a lot so when he was round mine the other day, we removed the callipers, removed the pads, put some copper grease on the back and reassembled and now the squeak is completely gone. You can get a massive pot of copper grease for less than one of those cheap sets of pads you found

The squeak is gone indeed!

But I now get a strange whooshing noise at about 37mph, most noticeable if I'm coasting. And I haven't a clue as to what's causing it...