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Title: New brake pads....which ones ?
Post by: Two dogs on July 31, 2014, 03:38:22 PM
I am due new front pads on my S2R1000
I am running Braking STX front rotors .
I don't track the bike don't take a pillion or have the bike loaded with luggage.
Just normal road riding with the occasional spirited twisties and one tour a year.
I almost never ride in the wet .
The rotors are starting to get slightly grooved with the hint of a lip on the outside edge.
Should they be machined like you do to a car ?
I am after a bit more bite but don't want to shag the rotors .

What compound would the brainstrust recommend and reasons .
Sintered full or partial.
Organic
Ceramic

Thanks  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: New brake pads....which ones ?
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 31, 2014, 04:57:34 PM
I personally use EBC's sintered pads, braking distances even with the old OEM rotors was shortened and haven't had issues when riding in a more "spirited" way
Title: Re: New brake pads....which ones ?
Post by: Speeddog on July 31, 2014, 05:35:30 PM
Ferodo Platinum!
Title: Re: New brake pads....which ones ?
Post by: Howie on July 31, 2014, 09:00:25 PM
Dunlop HH



So far you have three responses with three different answers.  Personal preference counts heavily.

This guide should help you:
http://ca-cycleworks.com/products/brakes/brake-pads (http://ca-cycleworks.com/products/brakes/brake-pads)

If your discs are not stainless you do not want to use sintered metallic.
Title: Re: New brake pads....which ones ?
Post by: SpikeC on August 03, 2014, 12:48:37 PM
 A little grooving is not a big deal, the pads will conform to the disc and you end up with more surface area!