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Which Brake pads?

#1 PostAuthor: Steve R » Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:49 pm

On the way to the MOT today was not to impressed with the front brakes, realised I have never put new pads in so they are probably 15 years old, still not worn but... ?

So think it would be good idea to change them, its twin drilled discs, standard Z1000 calipers, what should I use?
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#2 PostAuthor: outlaw » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:19 pm

If you do not want to buy new rough them up abit as they may be glazed, a guy who does mot,s told me that trick,
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#3 PostAuthor: sp.milne » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:58 pm

http://shop.wemoto.com/pictures.dyn?u=1914614qqq5828053

Had the same trouble myself changed pads to these 10x better
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#4 PostAuthor: tlc » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:08 pm

Just put EBC in my rear caliper and was impressed.
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#5 PostAuthor: mick znone » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:43 pm

how hot do peoples front discs get?mine i can hold with my fingers but i wouldnt put my dangley bits on there.
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#6 PostAuthor: Pigford » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:58 pm

Mine get really hot in the sun :|
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#7 PostAuthor: Steve R » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:47 pm

What your dangly bits, best put lots of factor 30 on then get Kelly Brook to rub it in for you !
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#8 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:01 pm

I have found non sintered pads to be better less squealing as no metal bits in, probably wear a bit faster though!!!
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