Is G1054 going to be softer/more spongy on the lever than SBS Ceramics? I believe G1370 will be sharper than SBSs.
Searched through the forum and I've got impression people use both Galfer compounds, or mainly Sintered G1370?
For usage and condition: I'm on OEM discs with 35k on the bike. I'd like next pads to be kind to my discs. Mainly commuting and some weekend foccing around in Scotland. I also plan 4000 miles trip this year.
I have been using Galfer on the front for a few years now, and i've just gone back through my posts from 3 years ago and it would appear i've got G1651 semi metallic pads which are HH rated.
They last a very long time, wear evenly without any crumbling edges or break down of pad surface or backing plate, and they are extremely kind to the discs.
This may help you a bit, but i don't think you'll go wrong with either of them to be honest.
I came across a few of your posts regarding pads. I can't find the G1651 compound on Galfer's chart - do you know if they've been superseded by G1054 as it's also semi metallic compound? Galfer's website describes them as GG rated.
(17-01-16, 03:30 PM)bandit link Wrote: I would go for the sintered pads myself as they tend to be slightly nicer to your discs.
You can't possibly get any nicer than the ones i'm using, they literally don't seem to wear anything out at all.
I'm not a heavy braker anyway, my work journeys in traffic have sorted that out for me, but the pads are still in tip top condition 3 years down the line.
And the Ebay cost is really good at half price.
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(17-01-16, 03:36 PM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=bandit link=topic=19150.msg221737#msg221737 date=1453041009]
I would go for the sintered pads myself as they tend to be slightly nicer to your discs.
You can't possibly get any nicer than the ones i'm using, they literally don't seem to wear anything out at all.
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Darssi, so are yours definitely 1375's? sintered not semi metallic?
17-01-16, 04:11 PM (This post was last modified: 17-01-16, 04:15 PM by darrsi.)
(17-01-16, 03:56 PM)freeware link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=19150.msg221739#msg221739 date=1453041363]
[quote author=bandit link=topic=19150.msg221737#msg221737 date=1453041009]
I would go for the sintered pads myself as they tend to be slightly nicer to your discs.
You can't possibly get any nicer than the ones i'm using, they literally don't seem to wear anything out at all.
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Darssi, so are yours definitely 1375's? sintered not semi metallic?
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This is getting confusing. :lol
According to your link i have the older version of the G1054.
If you look at my Ebay link above you can see the description of them in the listing.
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Based on your feedback regarding the way they behave on your bike - I want 'your' pads! So going with 1054s I will get 'upgraded' 1651s - same as yours...
(17-01-16, 04:18 PM)freeware link Wrote: hahah that's why I'm confused
Based on your feedback regarding the way they behave on your bike - I want 'your' pads! So going with 1054s I will get 'upgraded' 1651s - same as yours...
Sorted, that was easy. :lol
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It might be a while yet but next time i clean the caliper up i'll take a photo and show you the condition of them.
Looking back at some of my posts i'm guessing i put them on around early to mid 2013.
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(17-01-16, 04:47 PM)Frosties link Wrote: I ride 365 and clean the calipers once a month (2,000 miles) in winter (rain, shite, salt etc). Tends to be every 3 months in better weather.
Looks like you're on about 20k miles pa? What's the millage on your bike? I've seen many users reporting 80-100k no problem.
(17-01-16, 04:53 PM)freeware link Wrote: [quote author=Frosties link=topic=19150.msg221750#msg221750 date=1453045667]
I ride 365 and clean the calipers once a month (2,000 miles) in winter (rain, shite, salt etc). Tends to be every 3 months in better weather.
Looks like you're on about 20k miles pa? What's the millage on your bike? I've seen many users reporting 80-100k no problem.
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57k miles and still running sweet as a nut - cracking bikes :thumbup
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17-01-16, 05:03 PM (This post was last modified: 17-01-16, 05:05 PM by darrsi.)
I'm only doing just over 4000 miles a year, but it's used for commuting so ridden all year round, when possible obviously.
I like to clean the calipers at least twice a year, normally in autumn then spring, so they're all good for winter and summer.
Plenty of traffic involved on a daily basis so although not heavy braking the clutch and brakes are in constant use.
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