slowrideCX Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I am in the market for new front brake pads for my F4 (track bike) As the title states what are your recommendations? I got an email with kevlar pads on sale and also the EBC HH pad also on sale which do you think are better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepa Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I run EBC HH pads in all my bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Considering its track only: I don't know if they make the Vesrah RJL pads for the FR. If so, that's the popular choice. EBC Extreme pads would be my choice. EBC HH pads as the best performance for the dollar as they work very well instead of incredibly well, and cost half as much as the Extremes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Joe what are these RJL pads you speak of??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Vesrah makes an HH sintered pad, I believe, but the RJL series is higher performance. The line is limited, not sure if they make them for the F4. Not made for the XX, I know what much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Vesrah makes an HH sintered pad, I believe, but the RJL series is higher performance. The line is limited, not sure if they make them for the F4. Not made for the XX, I know what much. I will have to look into them thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 No Vesrah pads for the f4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 get some EBC HH pads and a set of CF rotors. should be pretty good at stopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 get some EBC HH pads and a set of CF rotors. should be pretty good at stopping. That would be about the worst possible combination for a street driven bike - where you need good and instant braking power immediately when a hard brake or full stop is needed. EBC HH pads are not effective when cold and CF rotors needs to be well heated before they are better than stock rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 No Vesrah pads for the f4. Try again! Honda CBR600F4 RJL 99-00 * VD-166RJL Honda CBR600F4 RJL 01-06 * VD-166/2RJL Honda CBR600F4 SRJL 99-00 * VD-166SRJL Honda CBR600F4 SRJL 01-06 * VD-166/2SRJL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 get some EBC HH pads and a set of CF rotors. should be pretty good at stopping. That would be about the worst possible combination for a street driven bike - where you need good and instant braking power immediately when a hard brake or full stop is needed. EBC HH pads are not effective when cold and CF rotors needs to be well heated before they are better than stock rotors. Well, it is for his track bike, not his road bike, so that should be ok then? And I find that the EBC HH pads on my road XX are quite good. I tend to brake very little, so they are nearly always cold, but I never have any issues braking as hard as I need to, even with the shorty levers. Which pads do you think are better for road use? If there are some that are significantly better than the EBC HH ones, I WANT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 No Vesrah pads for the f4. Try again! Honda CBR600F4 RJL 99-00 * VD-166RJL Honda CBR600F4 RJL 01-06 * VD-166/2RJL Honda CBR600F4 SRJL 99-00 * VD-166SRJL Honda CBR600F4 SRJL 01-06 * VD-166/2SRJL Well paint me pink and call me Sally... You gots some mad search skills there John. I googled them and the place that came up started with the 01 f4i . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 get some EBC HH pads and a set of CF rotors. should be pretty good at stopping. That would be about the worst possible combination for a street driven bike - where you need good and instant braking power immediately when a hard brake or full stop is needed. EBC HH pads are not effective when cold and CF rotors needs to be well heated before they are better than stock rotors. They would be for my track only f4. I am on a tight budget though so rotors will have to wait . I am running totally stock right now and didn't seem to have any problems hauling her down from a buck 45 down the start straight and making the passes on the inside line last week. I think any performance pad will be an improvement. I only use 1 finger on the front brake anyway. Before I get new rotors I need to change the exhaust cause that stock can kept hitting the ground in the turns. Scared the piss out of me the first time it happened but then I just got used to it. So if anyone would like a slightly scratched stock can for a 2000 f4 I have one cheap. But I am looking to replace it with something. Coffee can maybe or a paper towel roll.... Doesn't need to be pretty just functional. John thanks for the search results. I already ordered a set from Hobi though and will pick them up at Wixx... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 You hetter have deep pockets for cabon fiber rotors. They aren't cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 You hetter have deep pockets for cabon fiber rotors. They aren't cheap. Why do you think the bike is all stock... I am lucky to have a stock trackbike to throw around on the track at all. I can see how it can get out of hand fast this hobby ain't cheap. Then again nothing fun in life is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 get some EBC HH pads and a set of CF rotors. should be pretty good at stopping. That would be about the worst possible combination for a street driven bike - where you need good and instant braking power immediately when a hard brake or full stop is needed. EBC HH pads are not effective when cold and CF rotors needs to be well heated before they are better than stock rotors. Well, it is for his track bike, not his road bike, so that should be ok then? And I find that the EBC HH pads on my road XX are quite good. I tend to brake very little, so they are nearly always cold, but I never have any issues braking as hard as I need to, even with the shorty levers. Which pads do you think are better for road use? If there are some that are significantly better than the EBC HH ones, I WANT! EBC HH pads are fine for track usage. The Brembo red pads will not make you disappointed on a road bike, guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 get some EBC HH pads and a set of CF rotors. should be pretty good at stopping. That would be about the worst possible combination for a street driven bike - where you need good and instant braking power immediately when a hard brake or full stop is needed. EBC HH pads are not effective when cold and CF rotors needs to be well heated before they are better than stock rotors. Well, it is for his track bike, not his road bike, so that should be ok then? And I find that the EBC HH pads on my road XX are quite good. I tend to brake very little, so they are nearly always cold, but I never have any issues braking as hard as I need to, even with the shorty levers. Which pads do you think are better for road use? If there are some that are significantly better than the EBC HH ones, I WANT! EBC HH pads are fine for track usage. The Brembo red pads will not make you disappointed on a road bike, guaranteed. Thanks for the info. I will keep that in mind cause I am not real happy with my Driven sintered brake pads I have on the Bird currently. They seem to need a good warm up before they want to grab with any force. Don't get me wrong they stop the bike but I have to squeeze much harder to stop when they are cold. If I get them warm they are not too bad. I think the stockers were better. So this winter I may look for a new set for the Bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 But I am looking to replace it with something. Coffee can maybe or a paper towel roll.... Doesn't need to be pretty just functional. Gotcha covered, Stef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 But I am looking to replace it with something. Coffee can maybe or a paper towel roll.... Doesn't need to be pretty just functional. Gotcha covered, Stef. Sweet thanks how much ya want for it??? Does it come with that sexy sneaker and shower base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 But I am looking to replace it with something. Coffee can maybe or a paper towel roll.... Doesn't need to be pretty just functional. Gotcha covered, Stef. Sweet thanks how much ya want for it??? Does it come with that sexy sneaker and shower base? A shower base is a great ornamental in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I've used the Vesrah RJL's on my track bike now for the past two years and I am very happy with them. Jcrich is the one that told me about them and I'm 100% happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrich Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Stefan, you do not need after market rotors unless you have extra money to burn. The stock rotors with the Vesrah pads will give you more than adequate stopping power. RJLs have a nice linear feel to them. I have always used the SRJLs which have a more aggressive initial bite to them. You cannot go wrong with the RJLs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Stefan, you do not need after market rotors unless you have extra money to burn. The stock rotors with the Vesrah pads will give you more than adequate stopping power. RJLs have a nice linear feel to them. I have always used the SRJLs which have a more aggressive initial bite to them. You cannot go wrong with the RJLs. Thanks I will see if Rich ordered the pads yet and see if he can get the RJL pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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