Hi guys. Has anyone used these break pads, are they ok?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270779039489? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Break pads
Re: Break pads
I've used them on the back. They wear real quick iirc.
I'm always happy to put cheap pads on the back but not on the front
I'm always happy to put cheap pads on the back but not on the front
Re: Break pads
I've used quite a few different brake pads on my Storm and on my SP2, In my opinion the best pads to use are the original Honda (Nissin) ones, they are great for normal road use and more, to be honest I'm sure they're around the same price, maybe a couple of quid dearer, so it would be a no brainer to me anyway
I think if you spend an hour to clean/rub your discs with scotchbrite, clean your callipers and pistons, change the fluid and put the original Honda ones in you'll be quite surprised.
Don't ever skimp on Brakes or Tyres, you will probably need to use them to their full potential one day.
I think if you spend an hour to clean/rub your discs with scotchbrite, clean your callipers and pistons, change the fluid and put the original Honda ones in you'll be quite surprised.
Don't ever skimp on Brakes or Tyres, you will probably need to use them to their full potential one day.
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Re: Break pads
Im gonna fit new pads in the next few weeks, could do with some imput on this subject as well
Might look and see how much the Honda ones are and put some cheap ones on the back
Might look and see how much the Honda ones are and put some cheap ones on the back
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Re: Break pads
Honda or ebc HH on the front and any GG on the rear
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iv used those before but not on my storm. i found them good but they are soft and do wear very quickly.. iv put a set of armstrong pads in the storm and think they are the bizz so far
the older i get,the faster i was 
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I have always had better luck with brake pads....... break pads just don't seem to last....
99 VTR1000F Firestorm, a.k.a. The Carbon Express
Re: Break pads
Thanks guys I will go for the genuine stuff.
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Thinking of changing the fluid as well. Is this straight forward, is there anything special I will need?
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It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
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Attach to the bleed niple and draw the fluid and air out the lines. Or you could get a colostomy bag http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... ing+brakes
It's simple enough to change your fluid. Keep pumping the brakes until the old dirty fluid comes out and replace with good stuff.
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It's simple enough to change your fluid. Keep pumping the brakes until the old dirty fluid comes out and replace with good stuff.
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Draw the old fluid out...NT1000 wrote:What is it for?
More importantly push the new fluid in from the bottom...the air is pushed up, less bleeding required...much less in fact.
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Thanks guys I think I will invest in one of those bags.