Which brake pads to buy?

[motoman006]

i was wondering which brake pads last the longest, i bought 3 sets of ebay for like 25 bucks and they lastest about a week when i rode alot, bull **** right? let me know what you prefere and a link to buy them would even better, even the stock ones honda put on there would be great they lasted me forever

[BigBore24]

i made the same mistake with the ebay brake pads. i bought a set of ebc(i think) pads from my local moto shop and they were 30 bucks. the guy said they are recommended for muddy wet riding. i thought 30 was a bit much for one set but they have held up really well

[motoman006]

yea ebay pads suck, but ebc pads i bought once lasted a week but my brakes were locked up :) i may try them again

other opinions would be great, and if you know were i can order them online @ would be even better

[trx400EXtreme]

i run EBC pads all around. thats all i'll ever run. they're great.

[motoman006]

on average how long you think they last? also ebc makes 2-3 diffrent types which is the best?

can anyone give me a link to buy?

[trx400EXtreme]

i ride a couple days a week. ive had my fronts on since last june, and they still have a bunch of pad on them. also keep in mind a diddn't ride very often a couple months do to winter and stuff.

[motoman006]

is this the type you run?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43972&viewitem=&item=370040022244&_trksid=p3907.m29

[trx400EXtreme]

those are the exact ones.:macho

[motoman006]

that about the right price on em? i dont mind spending that much on a set if they last that long :)

[trx400EXtreme]

i think i spent like 20 bucks for my rear pads, and their is only 2 pads as opposed to 4, so i'd say thats a pretty good deal.

[bry14661]

EBC are cheap junk. you want good brakes get DP pads. i promise you will not be disappointed in them. best on the market you will not be sorry. get sintered if you wanna flip over forward when you hit the brakes

[motoman006]

cant seem to find a place to buy those for a 400ex?

[BigBore24]

Originally posted by bry14661
EBC are cheap junk. you want good brakes get DP pads. i promise you will not be disappointed in them. best on the market you will not be sorry. get sintered if you wanna flip over forward when you hit the brakes

dp pads may b better but i think saying ebc pads are cheap junk is a bit harsh. if you want cheap junk get the $12 pads off ebay

I have EBC sintered pads and they are great. They last really long and they stop better than OEM. Worth the money.

[motoman006]

are the sintered tusk pads from rockymountain any good?

[LeGaCyGiAnT124]

I would stay away from tusk brake pads, EBC is a lower budget brake pad that is great for the money. But as someone else said the DP's are worth the extra buck. They really dont wear down fast at all and last a good year all around :)

Originally posted by LeGaCyGiAnT124
I would stay away from tusk brake pads, EBC is a lower budget brake pad that is great for the money. But as someone else said the DP's are worth the extra buck. They really dont wear down fast at all and last a good year all around :)

EBC is lower budget?

[GOTFEAR]

buy original honda pads they last and use dot 4 or 5 brake fluid

[LeGaCyGiAnT124]

Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
EBC is lower budget?

I guess I shouldn't have said it like that considering they aren't exactly cheap as in the cost. Compared to the DP Pads they are about 15 bucks cheaper.

Originally posted by LeGaCyGiAnT124
I guess I shouldn't have said it like that considering they aren't exactly cheap as in the cost. Compared to the DP Pads they are about 15 bucks cheaper.

Oh, yeah a shop tried to get me to buy the DP Pads and when I asked the price I walked away. To buy all 3 sets for each brake rotor would ost you an arm and a leg! I went with EBC, cheaper, still good, last long, great braking.

[bry14661]

hahaha ok ok maybe i shouldnt of said EBC are junk.. i guess crap is a better word haha. if you wanna race at all dont waste your time with EBC. they fade off bad and wear right though in no time. DP pads will stop you so hard you'll go steril. You can get them from any parts unlimited dealer. i got all 3 sets for my wheeler for $60. but i get dealer cost :D