Anyone have trouble finding EBC HH Sintered Brake Pads?

headshrink · July 17th, 2009, 05:32 PM

I placed an order at CCP on 6/23 for two pairs of EBC Double-H Sintered Metal Brake Pads.

Once I ordered and paid for them, I got the standard 'back order' email reply a COUPLE days later with a delivery date of.... TBD. Nice! I then wait almost 1 1/2 weeks and inquire on the status, and was told the estimated "release date" from the manufacturer was now 7/7, plus 7-10 days for delivery.... which would be today (counting weekend). Since I hadn't gotten an email notification that they were sent, I inquired yesterday on their status, and got a reply today. The NEW estimated release date is 8/13!

Is anyone else having difficulty acquiring these pads?

This is the second time I have had to wait a significant amount of time for an item that I ordered from this vendor. The first was the seat cowl, which granted, was at the time also in high demand.... I understand the principles of supply and demand, but what cheeses me off is when I place an order (and PAY for it) before knowing the retailer not only doesn't have it, but can't get it and doesn't know when they will! I would have canceled right then and there, but they were shipping the rest of my order, which consisted of little stuff (bolts) that I was waiting to order with bigger stuff due to high shipping costs. It seemed like a waste at that point to go somewhere else and pay the shipping on the $5-10 worth of fasteners in addition to shipping pads from a different vender.

I have always been polite to them, and they with me, so no complaints with that end of customer service, but this is really frustrating... especially since my pads are getting low enough that I MAY have to run down to the dealer for pads (yuck). When I was shopping, I did find a vendor that listed supply in stock (they had 3), but I opted to save a couple bucks and didn't go with them..... but then again I thought I would be receiving them within a week.

I think I will be looking elsewhere from now on, giving preference to retailers that actually have a warehouse and can assure your item is in stock. I SUSPECT that CCP doesn't, who knows.... but they sure don't let you know upfront if they have it.

kkim · July 17th, 2009, 05:54 PM

I wouldn't have gone back the second time.

I always ask if the product is in stock w/ any vendor I place an order with. If not, I keep looking to avoid the exact scenario you're dealing with now.

CCP=???

headshrink · July 17th, 2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

CCP=???

cheap cycle parts

Banzai · July 18th, 2009, 12:11 PM

cyclebrakes.com is the only place to order brake parts. Usually the cheapest, and they distribute EBC and other stuff to others direct from the importer. If cyclebrakes ain't got it, no one has it. If it's backordered, cyclebrakes is likely to have it first.

And to answer your question, yes, there has been a shortage of current model 250 EBC pads since the spring. They can't keep up with demand.

headshrink · July 18th, 2009, 02:10 PM

cyclebrakes was the other place I looked at.... they may not have had the bolts I wanted, I don't remember.
But, they will be the place I go to next time.

ladyninja08 · July 18th, 2009, 07:24 PM

iI ordered mine 7/2/09 and was told they were on backorder till 7/15/09 and still have not received them By the sounds of this they cant keep up with the demand.

Banzai · July 19th, 2009, 04:23 AM

Yup, summer demand and the fact that they're a new design and the 08s are aging/getting enough miles to require replacement has spiked demand since the spring. If you're getting a jump on needing pads, and don't have to have some RIGHT NOW, the EBC HH pads are worth waiting for for the front. For the rear, stockers are just fine.

camaroz1985 · July 20th, 2009, 08:25 AM

Ordered mine beginning of June from Bike Bandit, and had them within a week.

headshrink · August 21st, 2009, 11:58 PM

Still waiting..... need brakes NOW!!!

Alex · August 22nd, 2009, 10:11 AM

When I first read this post, I placed an order with CycleBrakes.com for 2 sets, and got 'em a little over a week later.

headshrink · August 22nd, 2009, 10:54 AM

I should have too....

I went there last night to pick-up an emergency set of anything, but had trouble with their site... new format I guess, but it was funky and I am not exactly internet stupid.

I ended up ordering a set of galfers last night from bikebandit because they had it in stock.

Mo1981 · August 22nd, 2009, 04:46 PM

Called Dennis Kirk a cpl weeks ago and got the last set they had in stock.
Posted via Mobile Device

ladyninja08 · August 22nd, 2009, 07:51 PM

Finally got mine today!! Ordered thru dealer on 7/2/09

July 17th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#1
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Anyone have trouble finding EBC HH Sintered Brake Pads? I placed an order at CCP on 6/23 for two pairs of EBC Double-H Sintered Metal Brake Pads. Once I ordered and paid for them, I got the standard 'back order' email reply a COUPLE days later with a delivery date of.... TBD. Nice! I then wait almost 1 1/2 weeks and inquire on the status, and was told the estimated "release date" from the manufacturer was now 7/7, plus 7-10 days for delivery.... which would be today (counting weekend). Since I hadn't gotten an email notification that they were sent, I inquired yesterday on their status, and got a reply today. The NEW estimated release date is 8/13! Is anyone else having difficulty acquiring these pads? This is the second time I have had to wait a significant amount of time for an item that I ordered from this vendor. The first was the seat cowl, which granted, was at the time also in high demand.... I understand the principles of supply and demand, but what cheeses me off is when I place an order (and PAY for it) before knowing the retailer not only doesn't have it, but can't get it and doesn't know when they will! I would have canceled right then and there, but they were shipping the rest of my order, which consisted of little stuff (bolts) that I was waiting to order with bigger stuff due to high shipping costs. It seemed like a waste at that point to go somewhere else and pay the shipping on the $5-10 worth of fasteners in addition to shipping pads from a different vender. I have always been polite to them, and they with me, so no complaints with that end of customer service, but this is really frustrating... especially since my pads are getting low enough that I MAY have to run down to the dealer for pads (yuck). When I was shopping, I did find a vendor that listed supply in stock (they had 3), but I opted to save a couple bucks and didn't go with them..... but then again I thought I would be receiving them within a week. I think I will be looking elsewhere from now on, giving preference to retailers that actually have a warehouse and can assure your item is in stock. I SUSPECT that CCP doesn't, who knows.... but they sure don't let you know upfront if they have it.

July 18th, 2009, 12:11 PM	#4
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	cyclebrakes.com is the only place to order brake parts. Usually the cheapest, and they distribute EBC and other stuff to others direct from the importer. If cyclebrakes ain't got it, no one has it. If it's backordered, cyclebrakes is likely to have it first. And to answer your question, yes, there has been a shortage of current model 250 EBC pads since the spring. They can't keep up with demand. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

July 19th, 2009, 04:23 AM	#7
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Yup, summer demand and the fact that they're a new design and the 08s are aging/getting enough miles to require replacement has spiked demand since the spring. If you're getting a jump on needing pads, and don't have to have some RIGHT NOW, the EBC HH pads are worth waiting for for the front. For the rear, stockers are just fine. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

August 22nd, 2009, 10:11 AM	#10
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	When I first read this post, I placed an order with CycleBrakes.com for 2 sets, and got 'em a little over a week later. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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July 17th, 2009, 05:54 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I wouldn't have gone back the second time. I always ask if the product is in stock w/ any vendor I place an order with. If not, I keep looking to avoid the exact scenario you're dealing with now. CCP=???

July 18th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#5
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	cyclebrakes was the other place I looked at.... they may not have had the bolts I wanted, I don't remember. But, they will be the place I go to next time.

July 18th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#6
ladyninja08 ninjette.org member Name: Christine Location: pittsburgh, pa Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2011 black ninja 250r Posts: 67	iI ordered mine 7/2/09 and was told they were on backorder till 7/15/09 and still have not received them By the sounds of this they cant keep up with the demand.

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August 22nd, 2009, 10:54 AM	#11
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I should have too.... I went there last night to pick-up an emergency set of anything, but had trouble with their site... new format I guess, but it was funky and I am not exactly internet stupid. I ended up ordering a set of galfers last night from bikebandit because they had it in stock.

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