Brake pads for Track?

JBinSD · October 27th, 2014, 08:06 PM

Finally wearing through my OEM pads, anyone care to share the preferred shoes for the 300/250? I think the calipers are the same size. . .
Thanx,
Joel

csmith12 · October 27th, 2014, 08:10 PM

EBC Double-H ($35 or less) when I can't get vesrah. And trust, I show them no mercy. My greatest skill is in the brake zone ijs....

JBinSD · October 27th, 2014, 08:15 PM

Thanx mang, my buddies reccommended carbone lorraine? looks like Riders discount carries them too. . . I was fine with the OEM, but maybe an upgrade is even better. . . Im track-only, so should invest in something better anyway. . .

csmith12 · October 27th, 2014, 08:19 PM

I didn't have a problem with the OEM either, but I don't complain much about anything. Go figger...

Old Lemon · October 28th, 2014, 11:53 AM

what csmith said, ebc hh sintered pads. ive found them for 20$ before on ebay. definitely worth getting + steel braided lines is about the best you could make our brakes

Ghostt · October 28th, 2014, 12:29 PM

+1000 for EBC HH pads, I've run those on many bikes, without any issues.

I have now got the Extreme HH pads(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002LGU24K) and EBC full floating disc(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0031BCEMM) on the ZX5R and it will stop on a dime, and leave you nine cents change, I also changed the brake fluid out with Motul DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005UGKDRY) and I already has a Spiegler brake lines (http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cy...line-kits.html)

The ZX2R SET up is,*Venhill*brake lines(http://www.venhillusa.com/products.html), the EBC HH pads, a new V style rotor, and changed the fluid in both front and rear with the same brand that I used on the ZX5R

With all that, it too, will stop on a dime, and leave you nine cents in change.

look here http://ebcbrakes.com/products/motorcycle/

Another important item, and the most overlooked is the calipers themselves. When doing brakes ALWAYS at the very least disassemble and clean the piston cups, and might as well replace the seals, nothing sucks more than you wanted to save a few bucks, but is it worth your life? And you want the fullest possible performance out of your brakes.

alex.s · October 28th, 2014, 01:17 PM

vesrah

dino74 · October 28th, 2014, 01:28 PM

I usually get the Vesrahs from

http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/produ...roducts_id=353

dino74 · October 28th, 2014, 01:31 PM

Joel,

Check your rotor for warping. This is the stock the rotor off my 300. The center of the rotor is lying flat on the table.

Ghostt · October 28th, 2014, 01:33 PM

Hence the need for a full floating disc

csmith12 · October 28th, 2014, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

I usually get the Vesrahs from

http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/produ...roducts_id=353

yea! I don't always order in time (my fault) and end up with EBC which is fine too.

dino74 · October 28th, 2014, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostt

Hence the need for a full floating disc

Yeah, I went to the EBC floating rotor,

FYI: Many sites say the rotors are compatible between the 250 and 300. The 250 has 6 holes and the 300 has 5.

tooblekain · October 28th, 2014, 02:01 PM

I had a warped rotor also, but I took my wheel (with the rotor still attached) to Dr. John's in Anaheim. He got it straightened out. It hasn't warped since.

I also use Vesrahs and got them from Kurveygirl

JBinSD · October 28th, 2014, 02:30 PM

Thanx guys, EBC HH from Amazon less than $30 delivered, although I do like Kurvey and Vesrah, maybe next time. . .
this will be the first time working on my own brakes, so should be amusing, but its not rocket science, rt? ;-) Worst that can happen is I go faster. . .

csmith12 · October 28th, 2014, 02:34 PM

^^^ hahahahhaha By default right?

sharky nrk · October 29th, 2014, 07:53 AM

Vesrah RJL but I also seem ok with the Galfers put on last time. Can't remember which pad off the top of my head but they held up well on the track.

bruce71198 · October 31st, 2014, 10:32 AM

You guys use your brakes?

Ghostt · October 31st, 2014, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruce71198

You guys use your brakes?

Only when I come up on lap traffic LOL

MirinNinja · November 1st, 2014, 01:14 AM

How many days do you guys get out of your EBC HH pads? I only got 4 days out of my last set.

csmith12 · November 1st, 2014, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MirinNinja

How many days do you guys get out of your EBC HH pads? I only got 4 days out of my last set.

4 days

whoa........ right there. They must be draggin' terribly. I get a whole track/race season and then some.

MirinNinja · November 1st, 2014, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

4 days

whoa........ right there. They must be draggin' terribly. I get a whole track/race season and then some.

Yeah there is a significant amount of drag. If I spin the wheel really gard maybe it can spin 360 degrees. When I installed the pads I always push the pistons back but that doesn't seem to do anything.

Any ideas on how to fix this?

Flying · November 2nd, 2014, 12:33 AM

check your brake piston seals for damage and check your pistons for any pitting
either or both may need replacement

JeffroJ · December 12th, 2014, 10:18 AM

Clean the pistons with brake fluid, you may need to pull the pistons out and polish them.

Vesrah pads are the best for the 250 on track, put me on the podium many times.

October 27th, 2014, 08:06 PM	#1
JBinSD ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Sandy Eggo north Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300, '99 SV650 tracked Posts: 378	Brake pads for Track? Finally wearing through my OEM pads, anyone care to share the preferred shoes for the 300/250? I think the calipers are the same size. . . Thanx, Joel

October 27th, 2014, 08:10 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	EBC Double-H ($35 or less) when I can't get vesrah. And trust, I show them no mercy. My greatest skill is in the brake zone ijs.... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 27th, 2014, 08:19 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I didn't have a problem with the OEM either, but I don't complain much about anything. Go figger... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 28th, 2014, 12:29 PM	#6
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	+1000 for EBC HH pads, I've run those on many bikes, without any issues. I have now got the Extreme HH pads(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002LGU24K) and EBC full floating disc(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0031BCEMM) on the ZX5R and it will stop on a dime, and leave you nine cents change, I also changed the brake fluid out with Motul DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005UGKDRY) and I already has a Spiegler brake lines (http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cy...line-kits.html) The ZX2R SET up is,Venhillbrake lines(http://www.venhillusa.com/products.html), the EBC HH pads, a new V style rotor, and changed the fluid in both front and rear with the same brand that I used on the ZX5R With all that, it too, will stop on a dime, and leave you nine cents in change. look here http://ebcbrakes.com/products/motorcycle/ Another important item, and the most overlooked is the calipers themselves. When doing brakes ALWAYS at the very least disassemble and clean the piston cups, and might as well replace the seals, nothing sucks more than you wanted to save a few bucks, but is it worth your life? And you want the fullest possible performance out of your brakes. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

October 28th, 2014, 01:17 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	vesrah __________________________________________________
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October 27th, 2014, 08:15 PM	#3
JBinSD ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Sandy Eggo north Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300, '99 SV650 tracked Posts: 378	Thanx mang, my buddies reccommended carbone lorraine? looks like Riders discount carries them too. . . I was fine with the OEM, but maybe an upgrade is even better. . . Im track-only, so should invest in something better anyway. . .

October 28th, 2014, 11:53 AM	#5
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	what csmith said, ebc hh sintered pads. ive found them for 20$ before on ebay. definitely worth getting + steel braided lines is about the best you could make our brakes

October 28th, 2014, 01:28 PM	#8
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	I usually get the Vesrahs from http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/produ...roducts_id=353 __________________________________________________ CVMA #55
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October 28th, 2014, 01:31 PM	#9
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	Joel, Check your rotor for warping. This is the stock the rotor off my 300. The center of the rotor is lying flat on the table. __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

October 28th, 2014, 01:33 PM	#10
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Hence the need for a full floating disc __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

October 28th, 2014, 02:01 PM	#13
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	I had a warped rotor also, but I took my wheel (with the rotor still attached) to Dr. John's in Anaheim. He got it straightened out. It hasn't warped since. I also use Vesrahs and got them from Kurveygirl __________________________________________________ CVMA #312SoCal TrackdaysBigHeadz RacingMotion ProFactory EffexLeatt Brace* Racetech Bell Woodcraft CFMVortexHotbodiesSurface Sun SystemsBrakingLiveWire EnergyFreegun Underwear

October 28th, 2014, 02:30 PM	#14
JBinSD ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Sandy Eggo north Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300, '99 SV650 tracked Posts: 378	Thanx guys, EBC HH from Amazon less than $30 delivered, although I do like Kurvey and Vesrah, maybe next time. . . this will be the first time working on my own brakes, so should be amusing, but its not rocket science, rt? ;-) Worst that can happen is I go faster. . .
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October 28th, 2014, 02:34 PM	#15
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	^^^ hahahahhaha By default right? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 29th, 2014, 07:53 AM	#16
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Vesrah RJL but I also seem ok with the Galfers put on last time. Can't remember which pad off the top of my head but they held up well on the track. __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

October 31st, 2014, 10:32 AM	#17
bruce71198 ninjette.org sage Name: bruce Location: northern illinois Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Race bikes:08 Ninja 250,11 R6,16 ZX6,SV650.3 HD-1947,2-2003,2010. 1946 Indian and a lot of dirt bikes.2 Posts: 999	You guys use your brakes?
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November 1st, 2014, 01:14 AM	#19
MirinNinja ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Australia Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 48	How many days do you guys get out of your EBC HH pads? I only got 4 days out of my last set.

November 2nd, 2014, 12:33 AM	#22
Flying ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: somewhere cold Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 596 Blog Entries: 1	check your brake piston seals for damage and check your pistons for any pitting either or both may need replacement
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December 12th, 2014, 10:18 AM	#23
JeffroJ ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: Atlanta Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Old gen and New gen 250, Buell XB12S, Yamaha FZ1 Posts: 43	Clean the pistons with brake fluid, you may need to pull the pistons out and polish them. Vesrah pads are the best for the 250 on track, put me on the podium many times. __________________________________________________ WERA #217 3 Ninjas and a Mexican - Pre-2008 Class winner of the first ever EX250 Endurance by Marietta Motorsports

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