discs?

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Steven Woodman, Mar 25, 2015.

  1. Steven Woodman

    Steven Woodman New Member

    What discs and pads are you using? Just looking at them for my thundercat. Anybody ever tried the viper discs? A bit cheaper but if no good then wouldnt use them. looking like ebc so far...
     
  2. johnnyrotten13

    johnnyrotten13 New Member

    i've seen loads of bikes with the cheaper chinese wavey discs on, i'm gonna get some myself when i can afford um:thumbsup:
     
  3. Steven Woodman

    Steven Woodman New Member

    ...sooo ... what do you use?
     
  4. Woody

    Woody Super Naked. VIP Member

    Go with OEM

    Unless your paying big bucks most of the other stuff out there is just shite...
     
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  5. smudger

    smudger I Love SV650's

    Just be careful if you get cheap pads I suffered a lot of brake fade after they warmed up needless to say they weren't on long. I think I got brembo pads or something similar they weren't cheap but never suffered fade
     
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  6. Steven Woodman

    Steven Woodman New Member

    I wont buy cheap pads. Just wondering on what good/bad stuff people have had
     
  7. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Brembo discs and pads.
     
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  8. Steven Woodman

    Steven Woodman New Member

    Just looking, anybody used galfer?
     
  9. Jim27

    Jim27 Administrator Staff Member

    Blackshadow UK discs and Brembo or EBC sintered pads. The Blackshadow UK discs are good quality kit and half the price of mainstream brands, plus if you do develop a warp or wear thin they'll replace the rotor for just £55 :)
     
  10. Dai Version

    Dai Version New Member

    Don't foook about with yer stoppers .... Good stuff only .... Cheap = cheerful but only for those who are taking yer quids
    IMHO of course
     
  11. Steven Woodman

    Steven Woodman New Member

    I wont use crap gear on the old girl
     
  12. Mozzersaints

    Mozzersaints MOZ VIP Member

    My boss got some trying to save a few quid.....when he put em on they were warped
     
  13. Steven Woodman

    Steven Woodman New Member

    Cumon guys .... im not after cheapies ... im after gud uns! Anybody recommend what theyve found good ...
     
  14. bloke

    bloke smoke crack, it makes you look cool VIP Member

    wouldn't touch ebc with a bargepole
     
  15. Steven Woodman

    Steven Woodman New Member

    I did get ebc sinitered pads lsst time, ive thought they eere alright. Hopefully starting bit more track use so rather got better
     
  16. Woody

    Woody Super Naked. VIP Member

    If you're doing it right galfer or splash out on brembo.
     
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  17. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    When your wanting to slow from three miles a minute speeds .... You need to stop , brembos are they best in the biz,,,,,,Chinese brakes ? You might has well use suare wheels then
     
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  18. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    Having read through the posts. Whatever discs and pads you get , while your at it change the hoses too , good ridge or HEL , braided lines are a great investment
     
  19. KTM_Dude

    KTM_Dude TT 2015 Booked! Oh yeah! VIP Member

    I normally use EBC HH sintered pads. Always seemed fine- touch wood :)
     
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  20. Dooffle

    Dooffle New Member

    Brembo discs, currently using Goldfren pads front and rear.
     

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