silverbird1100 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 The stock ones on my 02's are great and I'm about to buy some, but I remember the 99' my Dad had (stock pads) had too much initial bite, just like the EBC's I tried a few years ago but I switched back to the original's. I like a real progressive feel with just a little power at the start of the lever travel. Does anyone made a pad like this (besides hopefully Honda) and my Dad's was just a fluid issue or something? Hope that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I think the Galfers come in a little slower, but its been a while since I've used them....I prefer the more immediate response of the EBC's in both dry and wet. Anybody got something more concrete to offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I've been very pleased with the EBC's. Good bite wet, dry, cold, hot, and they have over 25,000 miles on them with a few more to go. That said my next set will be Honda pads. Scored two pairs for $30 shipped on Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooplehead Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I like the EBC's. Didn't notice any break-in time, and they offer great stopping power everytime. I haven't tried much, but the EBC's seem to be a little more consistent than the honda's I had on. Of course, the Honda's were 9yrs old! Just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Try the Carbon Lorraine's. They didn't have as much bite as the EBC HH's, but had at least as much as the stockers. FWIW, I preferred the EBC's, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I am still looking for the best wet weather set...my EBC's always seem too slow to respond when wet. I have tried different brands and am still looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffbsXX Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I'll be buying EBC's for the new bike soon. Never had a problem with them in the rain or any other time. Even snow didn't bother them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackStreet Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 EBCs are supposed to have best initial bite when cold. Unless you are at a track, your brakes will often cool off between stops. So initial cold / cool bite is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I'm a fan of the EBC HH pads too. The work well for me in the wet. Plus the front and rears are the same part number. I do sand my rotors every time I change a tire to knock the glaze off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbird1100 Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 EBCs are supposed to have best initial bite when cold. Unless you are at a track, your brakes will often cool off between stops. So initial cold / cool bite is important. High initial bite to me means loading up the front end too quickly, not good for any stopping situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Whatever suits you but there is no universal truth about initial bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbird1100 Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Whatever suits you but there is no universal truth about initial bite. Not about initial bite but there is a right and wrong way to slow down imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbird1100 Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Whatever suits you but there is no universal truth about initial bite. Not about initial bite but there is a right and wrong way to slow down imo. Mostly determined by the rider but everything helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Whatever suits you but there is no universal truth about initial bite. Not about initial bite but there is a right and wrong way to slow down imo. Sure there is ,rigth way-you use your brakes,wrong way -you use fixed, solid objects like concrete wall to make complete stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooplehead Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Slam on the brakes, hard! When the tires slide, or either tire lifts off pavement. . . Accelerate Wildly, while applying even equla pressure to bothe brakes. This only applies to those braking situation when stopping is ver yimportant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm a fan of the EBC HH pads too. The work well for me in the wet. Plus the front and rears are the same part number. I do sand my rotors every time I change a tire to knock the glaze off. Tell me more, please......why do you do this and how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Tell me more, please......why do you do this and how? I did this to my disc's just recently when I put new EBC's in, just got some old 250 grit Ali Oxide paper and went round and round in circles on the disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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