Ducati Monster Forum

Recently took off a pair of Ferodo XR Racing pads and was very surprised at how worn down they were. I just put the pads in a little over a month ago, haven't done any two up and not much aggressive riding on them. They are pretty pricey and I was convinced to buy them on the premise that they'd last a while. Although I'd been happy with the stopping power, I'd be unhappy if these guys didn't last to justify the price.

Anyone used these pads or have any input? Any particular favorites?

I use the Ferodo Platinums.  Lots 'o bite and good feel. 
Just my $.02.  YMMV.

Maybe its just me but... if something has race in the title it usually mean one of two thing or ocasionally both of them.
1 not meant for road use.  ie wont keep up to temp on the road
2 will only last a short period of time Race distance.

also you should be careful using race/track pads cos they'll kill your rotors.

Bing... race formulation pads are created with some specs in mind - long rotor life is not one of them.  So rotor life is sacrificed for better performance when hot, more consistency at high temps etc etc.

Street pads will not eat your rotors and perform better at the lower temps that come with street riding vs the track. 

Those ferodo Plats are very popular. 

I've got a set of Braking pads out back that are a similar compound to the Platinum and I quite like them (when/if) I use the rear brake

- Lu is this research for a rebuild?  Or just thinking about pads for a your next ride?

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Well, I just took these off of my totaled bike and will probably put them into the next bike for the rest of their use. I was originally going to buy the Ferodo Platinums actually, but Chris at Cycleworks recommended these guys. My bf recently bought the EBC HH and I'm going to be riding his bike for the next month so we'll see how they compare.

As far as screwing up the rotors, I would imagine that if you just adjust your braking accordingly to the extra bite, it wouldn't matter. You don't have to use the bite just because it's there. Although this is great in theory...until you lose your front end and accidentally grab your front brake and high-side....not that I would ever do a thing like that  [laugh]

They won't screw up your rotors per se.  It's just the rotors life expectancy won't be what it might be with some more street minded pads is all.  A number of race pads use sintered metals in their mix which just wears on the rotor surface more and otehr materials might is all

Chris recommends the race pads because the smaller 620/695/800 brakes suck. Hence the extra bite. I have the platniums on my S2R1k brakes. All the more reason to total the 695 and get a pair of S2R1000s.  ;) just dont do it so violently nexttime.

DP (Dunlopads) are great as well. they have much more bite than stockers and are available in different compounds to suit... Just break 'em in right.

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I really like the CP211 carbon ceramic pads.  Suppose to be good for both iron or SS rotors.  I use em on iron.

They don't have the big hit the stock HH pads do (which I never liked), but the CP211's build power and feel rapidly and progressively. Good qualities in brakes. [thumbsup]

LA

I knew you were gonna chime in on this too!  [thumbsup] I didn't bring our pads up cuz of the heat required to get them to work initially and after you have been off of them for a bit. Especially in colder weather, mine go stupid pretty quickly. I would only recommend them for seasoned "brakers" and those who can remember to "think" about getting some heat in them before blasting into a corner... ya know.

seasoned "brakers"?

Hey you, What do ya mean by that?  Old?  yea I'm old :'(; a seasoned braker I guess, I get AARP shit in the mail daily.

When I think of it those HH pads that came stock on my old 04-S4R and on my current S4RS were pretty damn good pads.  Not sure I could stand anything that bit any harder.

LA

AFAIK, maximum braking is reached when a properly "bedded" set of pads has deposited a small layer of pad material on the rotors and that force is achieved via pad material on pad material, not pad material on rotor.


http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm (http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm)

IMO, you could never achieve that using racing pads on the street without being very dangerous and very illegal.  Not to mention scary as hell in the rain.

Just my 2¢

I am new to riding , only done it for about 30 years and my fav pads are EBC Double H. Gives good braking power, last a good amount of time , sensibly priced, wont eat rotors and stop well in most conditions including wet. This is only my opinion. Your results may vary. I use Brembo rotors up front with EBC Pads. Galfer rear rotor with EBC pads. As a lifelong motorcyclist you learn over a period of time what combinations work and what do not. My bike gets flogged on a regular basis,(everytime I get on it,which is daily) and ridden hard. It its not at the top end of the tach in gears 1-4 its not moving.
Braking power to me at high speed use is very important so .....I have found this combination of components works best for the way I use my bike. Its ridden like everyday is a track day.
I also use two independant lines from the master to the caliper, not the stock one into two.This too increase braking feel and ability. [thumbsup]