Cheap Brake Pads

[Toadster]

Again, the only reason I am trying these is because the stock pads didn't last for shit, and the EBC HH Sintered pads didn't last for shit. I have 24k miles on my Fury and have gone through 2 rear sets already even though I use my front brake about 90% of the time.

I am no idiot, nor would I jeopardize my safety to save $25. If they stop and last as long as the other pads, then I will be pleased.

Stock is not always best. I think these Manufacturers have done a little brainwashing.

[StPeteAPB]

Originally Posted by Toadster

Again, the only reason I am trying these is because the stock pads didn't last for shit, and the EBC HH Sintered pads didn't last for shit. I have 24k miles on my Fury and have gone through 2 rear sets already even though I use my front brake about 90% of the time.

I am no idiot, nor would I jeopardize my safety to save $25. If they stop and last as long as the other pads, then I will be pleased.

Stock is not always best. I think these Manufacturers have done a little brainwashing.

That sounds like your rear brake are applied all of the time due to an adjustment need, no?

Did you change out your forward controls, thus, your master cylinder for the rear brakes? If so, did you see Troy's post about adjusting the Accutronix foot brake?

[Toadster]

I do have the 3" extended from DLX and they installed them.

The stock pads didn't last as long as the EBC's I currently have.

I thought they have been rubbing too. Though, it doesn't seem like I need to adjust the lever at all. I lift up on it and the master cylinder is fully disengaged. If that makes sense. I don't think I'm hard on my rear brake either. I have been really hard on my front and they still have 75% of material on them still. I replaced both sets at the same time.

Am I missing something?

[StPeteAPB]

Originally Posted by Toadster

I do have the 3" extended from DLX and they installed them.

The stock pads didn't last as long as the EBC's I currently have.

I thought they have been rubbing too. Though, it doesn't seem like I need to adjust the lever at all. I lift up on it and the master cylinder is fully disengaged. If that makes sense. I don't think I'm hard on my rear brake either. I have been really hard on my front and they still have 75% of material on them still. I replaced both sets at the same time.

Am I missing something?

Post #16 here may help/apply:
Rear Brake Lock up

[Sea Dawg]

I just drag my feet..It's funner.........

[Toadster]

What do you know... These $5 brake pads are actually working out really well. The fitment could not have been better and they stop like the EBC HH Sintered pads I just replaced them with. I'm thinking of buying about 3 sets of fronts and rears so I wont have to buy pads for a long time.

I'm no skimp when it comes to safety; Surprisingly I don't feel "unsafe" with these pads. I pretty much bought them because they were five bucks.

[X_KIOWA_X]

glad to hear they worked out and saving you some money, nothing wrong with saving some money where you can these days.

[Serge]

Really don't want to sound like your mum , but did you measure your braking distance before and after?

[Toadster]

Originally Posted by Serge

Really don't want to sound like your mum , but did you measure your braking distance before and after?

I didn't. All I really care about is that they stop the bike. I don't count on the rear brake for much stopping power, more of an assist for the front brake.

Good idea though.