Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Better brake pads - EBC or OEM?
jcm3:
Been doing tons of searches both on here and on the web, but just a onesy - twosy response here or there.
Anyone tried both and have any input? My gut says go with EBC, since I imagine that technology has improved over time. But I did find one post where one guy says OEM works better, dissipates heat better, etc (harder on rotors, though). I just bought an EBC oversized rotor kit so I want to go with good pads and am looking for some validation. :-)
I can find brand new OEM pads on eBay for 19.99, EBC's for 24.99. They are within $5 of each other (OEM pads vs the EBC race sintered pads) so price is not a consideration.
Thanks for any input!
alward25:
When it comes to brakes, any aftermarket is an upgrade. I run the tusk sintered metal and I get just as much life and braking as the expensive EBC or Galfer. I just changed my rear pads on my race bike and they have been on for 1.5 years. That is 2 6hr, 2 12hr, 1 Devil's Head ISDE, 1 24hr and a crap ton of riding in the middle. So, use what makes you happy. :-D
jcm3:
--- Quote from: alward25 on July 11, 2014, 05:48:36 AM ---When it comes to brakes, any aftermarket is an upgrade. I run the tusk sintered metal and I get just as much life and braking as the expensive EBC or Galfer. I just changed my rear pads on my race bike and they have been on for 1.5 years. That is 2 6hr, 2 12hr, 1 Devil's Head ISDE, 1 24hr and a crap ton of riding in the middle. So, use what makes you happy. :-D
--- End quote ---
Good info, thank you. I just checked them on eBay, and they are about the same cost as stock, so there isn't a significant difference in price between any of them. Maybe I'll pick the color I'd like, maybe burnt sienna? :evil:
alward25:
I get them for about $7 maybe that's why I don't care so much.
Foxx4Beaver:
I was reading up on brake pads on here last year to see who was using what...one of the older gurus, KXcam22 maybe...suggested the Renthal RC series pads.
I bought a set of front and rears last spring, and they're still about 50%.
Take into consideration I only ride in damp cool conditions...I won't ride when it's over 80 degrees and dry/dusty.
Before trying a set of the Renthals, I used the EBC for years.
http://www.renthal.com/shop/fit-my-bike?activetab=BP
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