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Started by Jordan, June 16, 2008, 04:15:40 PM

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Jordan

June 16, 2008, 04:15:40 PM
I have stock break pads on my 900ss, is there a suggested upgrade for brake pads? They feel really wooden and don't seem to have a lot of bite.  Is this just how the Brembo's makes them feel?   
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ducpainter

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June 16, 2008, 04:26:53 PM
Quote from: Jordan on June 16, 2008, 04:15:40 PM
I have stock break pads on my 900ss, is there a suggested upgrade for brake pads? They feel really wooden and don't seem to have a lot of bite.  Is this just how the Brembo's makes them feel?   
I never cared for the stock pads.

I like DP (Dunlop Pads).

They make an HH and a racing version with really hard initial bite.
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printman

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June 16, 2008, 05:47:18 PM
 got the Ferado's, they feel pretty good IMO

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Jordan

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June 25, 2008, 01:10:44 PM
Can someone tell me the difference between the Ferado types?

We have:

Ferodo
Platinum

Ferodo CP211
carbon/ceramic

Ferodo
SinterGrip

Ferodo
XR/XRAC

EBC
Green Stuff

EBC-HH
Sintered

???  I so confuse...  They seem a bit pricey too.  Anyone have a link for the DP's?  eBay has a small selection.
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ducatiz

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June 25, 2008, 03:27:40 PM
Ferodo HH or Green Stuff should be sufficient. I use the HH, which many people think work better with cast iron.  kind of have to be willing to experiment.

also, try resurfacing your current brake pads.  an orbital palm sander with fine sandpaper works great.  don't forget the filtermask.
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June 25, 2008, 05:19:58 PM
Some info here:

http://braketech.com/products.php

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I like the Platinums, plenty of power and not grabby on an easy squeeze.

CP211 are more powerful.
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