EBC vs. DP Brakes -longevity

[Gz Rider]

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[sc_frontier]

I once bought some cheap pads for a honda goldwing on ebay. They were thinner than the ones I was replacing. When it comes to brake pads, you get what you pay for.

[Water Warrior 2]

EBC is a popular replacement. Still haven't wore out the pads on the Vstrom at 56,000 kms.

[Gz Rider]

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[alantf]

Totally agree about the EBC pads. The bike shop suggested fitting them last time I needed pads, as they were supposed to last longer. So - 1000km (600miles) ago I fitted EBC FA-106-R sintered pads. They cost the equivalent of $10 more than the usual ones. In my opinion they are rubbish. On inspection they seem to be wearing quicker than the cheaper ones, they squeal more, & they don't seem any more efficient in stopping power. :tdown:

[jonathan180iq]

For me, the expense of brakes shouldn't be in the pads.

Brake lines and brake fluid, last longer than your pads and are the source of better brake feel and performance anyway. Any pad can grab a disc, even cheap ones.
If you want to spend a little extra change, get some stainless steel brake lines and some good heavy duty synthetic fluid. Even more expensive brake pads are going to wear out in a few thousand miles (varies depending on riding conditions and use).

[blaine]

For me, the expense of brakes shouldn't be in the pads.

Brake lines and brake fluid, last longer than your pads and are the source of better brake feel and performance anyway. Any pad can grab a disc, even cheap ones.
If you want to spend a little extra change, get some stainless steel brake lines and some good heavy duty synthetic fluid. Even more expensive brake pads are going to wear out in a few thousand miles (varies depending on riding conditions and use).
Also some of the more expensive (harder) pads will wear a brake rotor a lot quicker.
:) :rawk:

[Gz Rider]

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[Gz Rider]

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[jonathan180iq]

Wow! 10,000 miles.

For most new riders, those are going to be lifetime pads.
Thanks for the update.

[Gz Rider]

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[burkbuilds]

I've tried organic, kevlar, ceramic and sintered pads on my bikes over the years. My general experience has been that the organic wear out fast, usually less than 6,000 miles. The Kevlar's get about 9,000 miles, the ceramics get about 10-12,000 miles and the sintered pads get removed because they squeal in the rain and it drives me nuts. lol.

[Gz Rider]

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[Water Warrior 2]

Just my opinion but I think Suzuki uses a fairly decent OEM brake pad material. Don't know who makes their pads for them but they work well enough. Lynda never had any complaints about braking performance on the GZ and managed a panic stop once with no drama from the bike itself. Any minor squealing was cured by a few practice hard stops. Lots of brake material left when she sold it at 12,000/13,000 kms.
The Vstrom has been faultless with it's 3 disc brakes. Still on the OEM pads with 57,000kms(35,340mi).

[Gz Rider]

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[Water Warrior 2]

[quote="Water Warrior":l5axswpf]Just my opinion but I think Suzuki uses a fairly decent OEM brake pad material. Don't know who makes their pads for them but they work well enough. Lynda never had any complaints about braking performance on the GZ and managed a panic stop once with no drama from the bike itself. Any minor squealing was cured by a few practice hard stops. Lots of brake material left when she sold it at 12,000/13,000 kms.
The Vstrom has been faultless with it's 3 disc brakes. Still on the OEM pads with 57,000kms(35,340mi).

Keep in mind most of this thread is in regard to longevity not stopping power. I have no complaints with stopping power but I have to way to measure the stopping effectiveness of either pads. I did notice less noise from the DP which I attribute to less material comming off the pad.[/quote:l5axswpf]
The last 2 lines were the ones about longevity. The previous lines were just added fluff and experience with OEM linings. :2tup: