Which is it?

headshrink · January 25th, 2011, 06:51 PM

I have read new break pads are bedded in by breaking hard, but manufacturer recommends light braking.... if it makes ANY difference, I'm putting new rotors on too.

JMcDonald · January 25th, 2011, 06:55 PM

I just rode with my brakes lightly dragging (but enough force to require perceptibly more throttle) for about half a mile and then their performance improved to about as good as stock. However, they seemed to have further bedded in since then.

GiGs · January 26th, 2011, 02:10 AM

This is what I did.....

Bike on stands, lightly brake and have your slave spin the wheel

After that, go on the street, drag your brakes for a few hundred meters, speed up apply them until you almost stop (lightly), repeat a few times, after this do a few hard breaks and your done

EBC HH pads on stock rotors are good, same feeling as stock but when you really start to heat them up (racing or hard stop from high speed) it feels like they grip more.

headshrink · January 26th, 2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GiGs

EBC HH pads on stock rotors are good, same feeling as stock but when you really start to heat them up (racing or hard stop from high speed) it feels like they grip more.

EBC and I divorced this last month. My account is in another thread.

GiGs · January 26th, 2011, 02:43 AM

I understand the rotors issues you had but even pads...so sad

So I take it your using the (stock) SBS Kevlar pads ?

JMcDonald · January 26th, 2011, 10:47 AM

I wanted to add that I decided to just drag the brakes some after probably a dozen hard stops made no change, to the point I was worried to keep riding it. I used that technique because I know it is used on cars to quickly wear in brake pads (at least on the front). But, it seemed to work.

headshrink · January 26th, 2011, 12:21 PM

I'm not using EBC anymore. Even if their pads are good, I don't have a whole lot of faith in their products/QC right now.

I went with Galfer pads because that is what I used last time, and really liked them. I would have gotten the Sintered ones like last time, but I couldn't find the part number this time, was in a hurry to get this thing running again, and yes.... did go with semi metalic organic pads. So far I don't like the stopping power compared to the old ones, but I may not be fully bedded yet, so I will reserve judgment until then. I also have a new SS line on the front, but I suspect I'm not breaking hard enough right now to notice a difference with that.

January 25th, 2011, 06:51 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.	Which is it? I have read new break pads are bedded in by breaking hard, but manufacturer recommends light braking.... if it makes ANY difference, I'm putting new rotors on too. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

January 25th, 2011, 06:55 PM	#2
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	I just rode with my brakes lightly dragging (but enough force to require perceptibly more throttle) for about half a mile and then their performance improved to about as good as stock. However, they seemed to have further bedded in since then. __________________________________________________ Factory Pro Jet Kit, K&N R-0990 Pod Filter, Sportisi VR Black Exhaust, BRT TIS Ignition, White Paint, and 16/41 Sprockets. Soon: Maybe a 37T Rear Sprocket if I get things running like I'd hoped.

January 26th, 2011, 10:47 AM	#6
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	I wanted to add that I decided to just drag the brakes some after probably a dozen hard stops made no change, to the point I was worried to keep riding it. I used that technique because I know it is used on cars to quickly wear in brake pads (at least on the front). But, it seemed to work. __________________________________________________ Factory Pro Jet Kit, K&N R-0990 Pod Filter, Sportisi VR Black Exhaust, BRT TIS Ignition, White Paint, and 16/41 Sprockets. Soon: Maybe a 37T Rear Sprocket if I get things running like I'd hoped.

January 26th, 2011, 12:21 PM	#7
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I'm not using EBC anymore. Even if their pads are good, I don't have a whole lot of faith in their products/QC right now. I went with Galfer pads because that is what I used last time, and really liked them. I would have gotten the Sintered ones like last time, but I couldn't find the part number this time, was in a hurry to get this thing running again, and yes.... did go with semi metalic organic pads. So far I don't like the stopping power compared to the old ones, but I may not be fully bedded yet, so I will reserve judgment until then. I also have a new SS line on the front, but I suspect I'm not breaking hard enough right now to notice a difference with that. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

January 26th, 2011, 02:10 AM	#3
GiGs ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Melbourne Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 139	This is what I did..... Bike on stands, lightly brake and have your slave spin the wheel After that, go on the street, drag your brakes for a few hundred meters, speed up apply them until you almost stop (lightly), repeat a few times, after this do a few hard breaks and your done EBC HH pads on stock rotors are good, same feeling as stock but when you really start to heat them up (racing or hard stop from high speed) it feels like they grip more.

January 26th, 2011, 02:43 AM	#5
GiGs ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Melbourne Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 139	I understand the rotors issues you had but even pads...so sad So I take it your using the (stock) SBS Kevlar pads ?