Brakepads...

[jaycee]

found this multi-pack deal from Busters (I know!) and was wondering if anybody has used this type of pad? I usually buy EBC as i'm set in my ways, but this looks like a not bad deal.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX-R-750-V-SRAD-L-C-1997-GOLDfren-AD-Front-Brake-Pads-2-Sets-/330654381626?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item4cfc89763a

[gsxr renegade]

Personally, I wouldn’t buy them. I’m normally the first one to jump at a bargain, but brakes are one area where I won’t try and save a few quid. I’d always go with a reputable manufacturer for pads/discs etc.

I always though Goldfren were a very cheap budget option. A bit like ‘Chen Shing’ tyres.

[marcaztls]

They're wank I'm afraid.

Okay(ish) in very slow scooters, in the dry for a few miles until they glaze, but DO NOT use them in anything you really want to stop. Trust me I know, I used to sell these as a really cheap, if you must, option but quickly gave up after feedback from a few guys and having tried them myself in the interestes of knowing what I sell.

Brakes are not an area to scrimp on.

[jaycee]

Brakes are not an area to scrimp on.

Yeah I know, That's why I always went blindly for EBC. I just thought that I was following the herd and missing alternatives. Not much meat left on the SRAD's pads, so they'll need done ASAP.

So alternatives to EBCfor a badly ridden scabby SRAD which I think may have cast iron discs, 'cos they rust up pretty quickly and it stops way better than anything with Tokico 6 pts should.?

Carbon Lorraine?

[marcaztls]

To be honest you won't go wrong with EBC HH pads. They're a bloody good value road pad that work in all conditions and last a good amount.

By all means try alternatives but I think you'll find you've had it pretty good with the EBC's.

[Timbo S2]

I use Performance Friction 95's on my srad, best pads i've tried. Got a set of Brembo pads in the toolbox as racing spares, picked them up dirt cheap on ebay last year. They are supposed to be OK as well...

[levo]

Buy some EBC HH and stop being a stereotypical jocker.

[lorenzo]

EBC's are decent enough, but I've found them hard to ease off smoothly when trailing them into corners etc, they just seem a bit on/off. I wonder if that's the case on 6 pots as they seem the least 'bitey' brakes ever?

I've tried brembos, vesrah, ebc, ferodo and DP sports. Brief review:

• Brembo: Nice, but costly, don't justify the price for me.
  
• Vesrah: Piss poor, baked themselves on track, fucking up the day really
  
• EBC: A bit grabby, but can be relied on in terms of the whole stopping business
  
• Ferodo: Like EBC, but harder to find. Arguably the best pads named after a hobbit
  
• DP Sport: Really nice, feel like Brembos, smooth, progressive and yet capable of stopping you in a hurry if need be. Cheap too.
  

[timbrell]

Slightly thread jacking, but can anyone recommend a good race pad for sensible money? SP1 so a fairly heavy old girl.

Got Brembo SC on at the minute which are good and was tempted to go for the RC, but at £95 a set they're a bit rich for my tastes unless they're worth a second a lap!

[lorenzo]

If it helps, I can't tell the difference, on track or off, between brembo SC's and DP sport HH's, but my wallet can.