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Message started by Savage = HD eater on 08/29/07 at 15:39:20

Title: Brake pad question
Post by Savage = HD eater on 08/29/07 at 15:39:20

What kind of brake pads do you use? Is it an easy do-it-yourself job for a non-mechanic?

Title: Re: Barke pad question
Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 08/29/07 at 17:43:52

I recently did both front and rear. I use EBC pads bought from BIKEBANDIT, around 25$ for each set. I think most agree the EBC pads are definitely better than OEM pads and are reasonably priced. Following the Clymers guide, it is not too difficult. There is also a thread in the tech section with photos that show the front brake pad replacement with good clarity. Part of the fun of this bike is some of these repairs can be fairly easily done by yourself and will save you significant money. If you know your way around a few wrenches and can read a manual, I say go for it. I don't consider myself a mechanic but I know a few things. One of which is I don't like paying someone $75 bucks an hour doing something that I could do. You will learn this quickly as you call dealerships for price quotes on normal repairs issues. Even though I have only 2 seasons under my belt, I feel like I can call myself a biker, because I also wrench on it.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/31/07 at 04:47:10

For the front pads...

SBS SBS-581HF Ceramic Pads at i-Bike.com (http://www.i-bike.com/store/prdBuy.cfm?prd=1494)

It's a 10-15 minute job, including cleaning, if you've done it before or have similar experience. I'd guess that if you were just following along in the Clymer's or Suzuki manual, taking your time with each and every thing, and enjoying a couple of beers along the way... you could maybe stretch it to an hour if you really tried.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by DanGill on 08/31/07 at 05:52:25

Savage_Rob wrote:

For the front pads...

SBS SBS-581HF Ceramic Pads at i-Bike.com (http://www.i-bike.com/store/prdBuy.cfm?prd=1494)

Rob, have you found that those pads last longer or stop better than the EBC HP pads?

The front pads are an easy job. I haven't tackled the rear brakes. But I've always thought that disk brakes were tons easier than drum brakes.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/31/07 at 06:15:53

DanGill wrote:

I've read a lot of good about ceramic pads and only put them on mine recently. The last set I used were sintered metal pads (I think DP was the brand but I don't recall now) and they worked well and lasted me about 7500 miles.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/31/07 at 15:18:59

Pay attention to, clean & lube, the parts that allow the calliper to shift sideways & draw the pads together as the piston is pressed out of the calliper body by the fluid. This will allow the pad wear to be even & maximize the braking power. I use antisieze. Don't get it on the brake pads or rotor, though.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by Starlifter on 08/31/07 at 16:06:08

Rob, are the pads shown (SBS SBS-581HF) on the iBike page that opens when you click on the link the correct size for the savage?

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/31/07 at 17:50:25

Starlifter wrote:

Rob, are the pads shown (SBS SBS-581HF) on the iBike page that opens when you click on the link the correct size for the savage?

That's what's on mine right now and that's where I bought 'em. Here's their "front brakes" page and you can just search for LS650 on that page. That's how I got there.

http://www.i-bike.com/store/front_brakes.cfm

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by Starlifter on 08/31/07 at 19:18:12

Thanks Rob. Bookmarked.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by Digger on 06/29/08 at 21:56:29

I use the EBC Organic pads. I have found in the past (on other bikes) that sintered pads are rough on the rotors. The organic pads don't last as long as sintered pads do, but the pads on the Savage are mucho easy to change and pads are certainly cheaper than rotors!

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by thumperclone on 06/29/08 at 22:21:32

did my pads in 20 mins after 9500 miles on oem set..ive never touched pads b4...ssm doesnt show/mention any lubing to be done...
the stationary pad(closest to the hub) on the oem set was lil more worn than the other..dont understand that .... :-?

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by verslagen1 on 06/29/08 at 22:26:18

4D514C54495C4B5A5556575C390 wrote:

You should lube the alignment pins on the caliper for smoother operation such as uneven wear.

You can also apply some lube on the rub points of the pad but be vary sparing and use high temp grease (antiseize)

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by Ian on 07/07/08 at 11:41:42

Anyone replaced their OEM rotor with an EBC rotor? Any difference in stopping power?

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by verslagen1 on 07/07/08 at 11:48:47

There won't be much difference between rotors, they're both made from cold rolled steel and almost the same chemistry. Friction coefficient should be nearly the same. You'll notice more difference from the pad material.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by buttgoat1 on 07/07/08 at 14:22:23

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180245113199&rd=1

I bought these, so far I can say that they work.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/07/08 at 23:41:34

Reelthing has a stainless rotor I think.Seems he( its been a while, so I am unsure) likes the stopping of it. I want to say its an EBC product. Some have gone to stainless braided hose to get rid of Hose Bulge when braking hard. I kinda dont get it. I feel like the front brake does as good a job as it needs to do. I can hear the front start to squall a bit sometimes, which is my cue to relax the grip some, else I be doing the squalling.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by sjaskow on 07/11/08 at 17:37:52

My OEM pads lasted 3380 miles. After reading this thread, I ordered a set of EBC Organic Pads for bikebandit.com for $33 including shipping.

I've already pulled the old ones and it was way easier than doing the brakes on my Ranger.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by 4carbcorvair on 07/11/08 at 18:32:31

Got my EBC pads from BikeBandit today and installed. Easy to change. MUCH quieter, stops good. No complaints. :)

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 07/12/08 at 00:28:25

That's encouraging. I just got some EBC red pads at the dealer. $28. I'll probably be mounting them tomorrow.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by verslagen1 on 07/12/08 at 07:19:42

Hey buttgoat, how do they work? same stopping power as stock? no squealing?

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by klx650sm2002 on 07/13/08 at 02:07:26

When I first fitted my EBC discs and pads KLX stopped really good, but the performance has tailed off a bit. What to do ?
Thanks.
Clive W :'(

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 07/13/08 at 15:40:46

Got the EBC pads on yesterday, along with a front wheel, disk, and tire musical chairs game. No more squeekage, and seems to stop just fine. Most importantly, the wheel hasn't fallen off yet, so I must have done something right.

That lack of a squeal is going to be nice.

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by demin on 07/13/08 at 15:48:31

Most importantly, the wheel hasn't fallen off yet, so I must have done something right.
[smiley=thumbsup.gif] That's always a good thing. ;D

Title: Re: Brake pad question
Post by buttgoat1 on 07/13/08 at 20:00:40

I can't really tell a difference, the stockers were down to about .0001 when I realized how shot they were. I used the fronts very gingerly after that so as to not do any more damage to the rotor, so i dont have a before and after comparison. Sorry.