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Old May 27th, 2012, 10:56 AM   #1
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Brake pads

Going to get some new brake pads soon what are the best ones to get or does it not make a difference, all the usual stuff like things to look out for and things to stay away from... okay ANSWER AWAY please?
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Old May 27th, 2012, 11:56 AM   #2
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@Alex another brand & model number
Carbone Lorraine (www.CL-brakes.com) 2326A3 HH sintered pads, they've probably saved my neck a couple of times at this stage
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Thanks for the link alex, not sure what ones to go for now stock or something else like the galfer. i guess its down to how you break and everything, think i will stay with stock as i've had the rear lock up a few times and still trying to get less heavy footed with it when i need to emergency stop
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Thanks for the link alex, not sure what ones to go for now stock or something else like the galfer. i guess its down to how you break and everything, think i will stay with stock as i've had the rear lock up a few times and still trying to get less heavy footed with it when i need to emergency stop
Sintered front, organic rear so & stick a HEL braided line up front too.

Think Galfer is a US brand, probably not as easy to get this side of the pond. EBC & CL are the 2 I've found here in HH (a lot of mopeds use the same shape pads, so there should be plenty of organic available)
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Are you changing it yourself?

I recently changed mine and it was a gong show due to curiosity. I pushed the piston out (or pulled) and ended up changing my brake fluid.
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Old May 29th, 2012, 01:18 AM   #8
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Whats the benefit on upgrading the brake lines? i just like the colour difference on them

And yeah i will be changing them myself but i'll have someone who knows what they're doing with me so they can tell me what to do so i'll learn how to do it
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Forgot why, but SS brake lines help you stop better.
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SS brake lines don't expand and contract under the pressue of the brake fluid like rubber lines do. More of the pressue is applied to the pads, and the stiffer lines allow for more feedback to travel up them and into your controls. This feedback provides you with a feel for how the brakes are performing in the palm of your hand, not simply the feeling of slowing down.

Brakes feel and perform better, and stopping is a pretty big deal
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Think i'll look into getting some new brake lines as well then, thanks guys
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