mrmako777 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 i need to throw some pads on the bike soon, so im curious as to peoples experiences with different brands. i was thinking about goin with the vesrah rjl, but i thought i read somewhere that they dont last long. i do need something with good bite and long life. stock pads are ebc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 You might want to tell what your usage is, street, aggressive street, or track. I have no idea, since I'm new to bikes, and I will be watching this, as I need brakes for my Interceptor. I will porbably be limited though, since my bike is so old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) You might want to tell what your usage is, street, aggressive street, or track.good point. i guess i would say aggressive street primarily since i dont commute on it. i dont typically use engine breaking either unless im taking it easy so im on the brakes hard before i go into the turn Edited August 16, 2009 by mrmako777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 vesrah makes a jl pad thats an aggressive pad with more life than the rjl. you could look into that i love my rjl's though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 HH's are good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 if you want some that work better than Galfer sintered and ebc HH pads that would be Ferodo ST pads.and they last forever. I put these things on my bike in 2004, almost 25k miles ago and they are only 3/4 of the way gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 HH's are good as well.Another vote for EBC HH's, I've got them front and rear. With the HH's it does become easier to lock the rear, so be mindful of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Another vote for EBC HH's, I've got them front and rear. With the HH's it does become easier to lock the rear, so be mindful of that.Lol I've used the rear brake about 3 times in 14000 miles all at stop lights. I don't think ill ever need rear pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 HH pads FTW. just put some on the other week and used em at a trackday and fell in love. started using them more on the street lately and MAN are they nice to have!!!! DEF A LOT better than stock!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 EBC HH pads suck balls. Loud and dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enenen Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 you aren't kidding about the HBC HHs being loud. My god. is it normal for them to make some noise all the time, or are my pads rubbing on the rotors too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 you aren't kidding about the HBC HHs being loud. My god. is it normal for them to make some noise all the time, or are my pads rubbing on the rotors too much?Normal. They are loud and aren't all that great performance wise either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It'sMyRR Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 i put a set of Sixity on my front...they are great...got them off ebay....was hesitant at first to get something like that from ebay but they've been great. They are a dirty pad though since they're organic...there's virtually no noise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) the EBC HH pads I tried on my 600RR were the same as the stock pads..no better. versah, etc is the way to go. Edited August 21, 2009 by exSRAaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) I"m telling you guys you should get ferodo sintered pads. the best pad I've ever tried. ferodo claims their st pads have the highest braking torque than any other brand of pads.my buddy that has galfers even admitted mine has more braking power than his. and my brother had a set of the ebc and they wore out very fast and weren't that great performance wise like you guys said. they were basically over priced stock pads. Edited August 19, 2009 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Since I am working on the same project with getting new rotors in, I have been debating on changing out from my CL SBK5's to something else. Was kicking between Vesrash RJS's and Ferodo ST or XRAC's. It then its $100 vs $160..... so the choice seems to be coming easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 i went ahead and went with the ebc hh for now. i figure at $62 for the set if they wear out fast its not that expensive to replace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 some guys never listen LOL. they'll last you about 12k miles. in the long run you will spend more than if you just bought good pads.like I was saying I've got 25k miles on mine and that's track riding also. and they are about 80% gone.I spent $76 for them.and they work so much better. I should let you ride my bike, you'd kick yourself in the nads for going with the ebc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Exactly which pads are you getting and where from for the Ferodo's? I only found them at for like $160 shipped for both calipers. But that was for the XRAC's. The ST's were around $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) Exactly which pads are you getting and where from for the Ferodo's? I only found them at for like $160 shipped for both calipers. But that was for the XRAC's. The ST's were around $100.I have the ST pads.I got them locally at a (now closed:() holeshot motorsports.the xrac's are very exspensive and more than likely over kill for the average rider. hell I wouldn't imagine 90% of us needing anything more than what the st offers.the "array cooling" is just holes drilled into the pads. it's not a special compound etc.the price might vary from bike to bike but for my R6 was about $76 with tax. well worth it considering they've been on my bike since 2004.here is opp racing they list for $73.90 for both sets (left and right).I'm sure a local shop can order them for you and save you the shipping.http://www.oppracing.com/products/600-ferodo-brake-pads/ Edited August 21, 2009 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 i wish I would have seen this thread before I put on my EBC's. Those things are loud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixity Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 i put a set of Sixity on my front...they are great...got them off ebay....was hesitant at first to get something like that from ebay but they've been great. They are a dirty pad though since they're organic...there's virtually no noise.Thanks so much for your business and your kind words about our products! We are happy to be able to offer high quality products at the most affordable prices possible. We stand behind our products, and encourage anyone with questions or comments to contact us! Happy holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 i'm big fan of the Vesrah RJLs. used the ferrodos on my SV and switched to the Vesrah on my 600's. Biggest thing with the rjls is initial bite. When you literally have to run higher fluid levels in your forks due to the pad... you know they bite. There's no progressive bite with those pads. Very much an on/off racing pad. Ferrodos were good, however I have no experience with them on fast bikes nor on the street with any of these pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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