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Brake Pads

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I would like to replace my brake pads. I would like replace them with ones that have little or no brake pad dust.

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You can get the organic variety from any of the manufacturers, EBC being one.
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Sassy-R1150R wrote:I would like to replace my brake pads. I would like replace them with ones that have little or no brake pad dust.

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I've been very happy everytime I use SBS pads. I use the SBS sintered-ceramic StreetExcel 778HS (2sets) on the front, and the
not-as-grabby 742LS on the rear. Put them on ~15000mi ago and they will stop you.... :mrgreen:
No dust, squeaking or any unsightly stuff like that..... =D>

Bought them from here in '06....
http://cyclepages.com/ProductGroupDisp. ... ID=4001131
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I've run EBC Kevlar pads on my R. Non metallic so they're a tad easier on your rotors but won't last quite as long.

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Sassy-R1150R wrote:I would like to replace my brake pads. I would like replace them with ones that have little or no brake pad dust.

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I used the EBCs on the rear and went back to sintered. Too much dirt/dust and they only lasted 6k miles. I don't ride the rear either.
However, that said, they did stop a bit better IF I just used the rear, which is not too ofetn

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The dealership replaced my rear pads with Dunlop pads and now 6,000 miles later I noticed that they are quite abit worn down. I happen to have a pair of EBC FA363HH in the garage that I bough a year ago off this site. Not sure if they are sintered but the rating of HH states that it is High Friction braking power. I do seem to use my rear more than my front but it is an ABS bike.
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I've noticed after a few sets of aftermarket pads, that they are less expensive but don't last as long as the OEM ones. That being said - I've only used aftermarket. I'm on my second set of aftermarket pads on the rear and still the original on the front - 68,000 miles. I used a micrometer a few weeks ago to check the rotors and they will need to be replaced on the next pad replacement.
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