Question About Brake Pads
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We talked about some alternatives the seem good and don't break the bank.
We talked about some alternatives the seem good and don't break the bank.
I generally tend to use EBC , not exspemsive but not cheap just middle of the roads .
Kachow
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I’ve used EBC in the past and haven’t been very impressed with either the stopping or the price. The current price for EBC I’m seeing for a pair of rear pads is about $62 on eBay. I’m about to pull the trigger on a set of OEM pads using these guys, does anybody else use this vendor?
https://www.triumphestore.com/a/Tri.../Rear-Brake--Caliper--Disc/100065336-1-2.html
https://www.triumphestore.com/a/Tri.../Rear-Brake--Caliper--Disc/100065336-1-2.html
I have shopped from them for my T100 and my Thunderbird. I visit regularly to look at their library of diagrams.
My bike's old and lightweight, a T14O. Got only one small front disc though. Accidentally locked front wheel at 40mph this week, wasn't braking really, really hard. I use EBC FF pads. Bike hardly stopped before fitting them.
Kachow
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That must’ve been a significant emotional experience
I was going down a slip road, cutting into two lanes of traffic. Only locked for fraction of a second, made a short squeal. Was left feeling that was close though. Bit grabby for low speed control too.
I use the EBC double-H pads and they work great for me.
Ye its the double H pads I use and I find them nice and progressive .
You can't go wrong with OEM's.
Kachow
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Unless, of course, this vendor tells me they’re not available;-(. I have to wait and see.
Kachow
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Okay those hh pads run about $45 on evilbay. If I can’t get OEMs I’ll get ebc.
Put a set of EBC on the rear of my Tiger. Don't seem to have the same feel as OEM. I prefer the originals. Will be going back next pad change.
