Brake Pads

[BillP]

I was just wondering what some of you guys were getting for mileage out
of brake pads on Baggers. I've got 16,000 on my 11' FLHTC and I know a
lot of guys go to something other than H-D when it is time to get new ones.
I'm sure there are some pads that are as good or better than stock and maybe a little cheaper too. Anyway, your input is appreciated. Thanks, Bill

[Buffalo]

  I've run SBS pads for over 10 yrs now. Current set has 42000klms, still fine. They are cheaper $$, better stopping and far less dust than the HD stuff. They have specific pads for front and rear. Buffalo

[JohnCA58]

Not cheaper than OEM, but I always use Lyndall Gold + pads,  great stopping power and longevity. 

[bigbearkiller]

I got solid wheels.....Lyndall are dust free.If anyone gets a new bike they should dump the stock pads immediately.

[Deye76]

With PM rotors and Lyndall....37,275 miles on the rear pads, still going. About the same on the front so far.

[mrmike]

I've been running Lyndall Gold on my 03 RK since the first set of OEM's wore out, these pads perform flawlessly and as said no dust which if your running white walls is a big plus.

I just put the parts together for an upgrade to a set of JayBrake 6 piston calipers and just waiting for the Lyndall pads for these which are on back order I will not even bother installing the calipers with the OEM pads they came with, I like the Lyndalls that much.

As an aside here if we were talking tires here I could understand posting milage but brakes are an entirely different animal considering they're only wearing when you apply them. Riders out in the rural areas will get considerably more milage out of their pads than those of us with a stoplight or sign every 100' here in the City not even taking into consideration riding styles, same with clutches.

Mike

[Deye76]

"Riders out in the rural areas will get considerably more milage out of their pads than those of us with a stoplight or sign every 100' here in the City not even taking into consideration riding styles,"

Excellent point.  I try to look way ahead, anticipate and slow down before appying the brakes. From my truck driving days. 

[mrmike]

Yup, I watch the tailights of the cars in front of the cars I'm riding behind,lol.

Mike

[cycleman11]

Riding style is going to dictate how long the brake pads are going to last.  Folks that do a lot of trail braking will us up pads much quicker as well as those that ride the twisties a lot.  When changing pads make sure to check the thickness of the disk.  The minimum thickness will be stamped on the edge.

[texaskatfish]

+1000 for Lyndall!

[stro1965]

Just replaced the stock pads on the front of my Ultra at 15K.  Both sets were toast.  Rear pads still look new.

[truck]

+1000 for Lyndall!

And they don't wear out the rotor like some pads I've used.

[04 SE Deuce]

  Lyndall.  Gold+ if you want more pucker power.  Z+ may last a little longer,  are even easier on rotors and will stop as well or slightly better than stock pads.
Several good posts in this thread.   Rick

[rideflhr]

The stock pads on my '06 Roadking had 36,000 mi and looked like the would go another 36 when I traded it last year. My 2012 Deluxe has 9000 miles and the pads are about done. I almost never use the rear brake and ride solo,yet the rears really are thin. My rear tire lasted 7000 barely.

[Tsani]

The stock pads on my '06 Roadking had 36,000 mi and looked like the would go another 36 when I traded it last year. My 2012 Deluxe has 9000 miles and the pads are about done. I almost never use the rear brake and ride solo,yet the rears really are thin. My rear tire lasted 7000 barely.

I would check that out. Something isn't right. I get 15 to 18 thou out of my o5's rear tire. The stock break pads went about 25 thou. I have LRB's on since then with 90654 on the clock and the pads are just under half done.

[MaxxV4]

I just replaced the rear OEM pads on my 12 LTD. They had just over 23K miles on them and from the back, looked to be worn out. When I pulled them out, there was still some pad material left since the wear indicators had some groove left in them. I replaced them anyway with the Lyndall Z plus for the rear, when I do the fronts, I will try the Lyndall gold.

[sonicskip]

Lyndall Z+ pads and Lyndall floating rotors here. No dust, no squeak, plenty of stopping power.

Skip

[BillP]

I just mentioned that I had !6,000 on my bike, I didnt mean that they were wore out yet
although looking at them, they look thin but I dont think they are real thick to start with.
I am going to look closer though because we might head to Colorado after a couple days
in Sturgis this year and riding double and pulling a trailer I dont want any problems.

[Tsani]

I do my own tires. One thing I do with a new one is gauge the tread depth with it inflated that way I have a known starting point to guesstimate wear life. I say guesstimate because they do not as a rule wear at the same rate the thinner the tread gets. But you can get a good idea. 

[05Train]

The Lyndalls are better than stock, but I was never happy with their performance in the wet.  I switched to EBC HH Sintered, and couldn't be happier. They bite RIGHT NOW, modulate well, and are amazing in the rain.  They dust less than stock, a bit more than the Lyndalls. 


Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.

[Bigs]

I just put Lyndall Golds all around on my '11 RGU. The stock pads were still OK but I changed them since I replaced the tires with Michelin Commander II's. The pads seem as good as stock and the Commander II's seem to work well in the rain and dry road. One thing about the Commanders is that they don't sing every time I go around turns like the stock ones did.
   Bigs

[04 SE Deuce]

The Lyndalls are better than stock, but I was never happy with their performance in the wet.  I switched to EBC HH Sintered, and couldn't be happier. They bite RIGHT NOW, modulate well, and are amazing in the rain.  They dust less than stock, a bit more than the Lyndalls.

I'm guessing it's been some years since you tried Lyndall's.  Paul changed compounds which corrected that issue years back AFAIK.   Rick

[klammer76]

I am ordering front pads either today (if open) or on Monday for my 02 FLH. I take it by the replies here and search that the Lyndalls are a definate improvement and worth the $ correct? I don't mind spending for quality & improvement but just don't want hype. I am looking for improved front braking so Lyndall Gold + (front) and Z (rear)?

Thanks,
Klammer

[Tsani]

I don't think you will be unhappy with them. Just be sure to clean the caliper, pins, pucks, etc well while your at it.

I still run stock rotors. Every so often I take a red strach pad and deglase the contact areas. Don't know that you need to but works for me.

[crazy joe]

While were talking brakes my pads look good but my rotors are worn.
I haven't mic them but I'm sure the out of spec. Whats good for replacing
rotors.. stock or aftermarket? when it comes time to change pads I'm going
to have to do all three rotors, its a 03 Electra Glide.

[04 SE Deuce]

I am ordering front pads either today (if open) or on Monday for my 02 FLH. I take it by the replies here and search that the Lyndalls are a definate improvement and worth the $ correct? I don't mind spending for quality & improvement but just don't want hype. I am looking for improved front braking so Lyndall Gold + (front) and Z (rear)?

Thanks,
Klammer

Being use to sport bikes I was looking for more front brake,  with the Gold+ I'm finally there but like Tsani stated you have to keep the caliper pistons all clean/free in addition to no air in the system to have a tall solid lever.  I like a less sensitive rear that isn't prone to lock so I use the Z there. 

I rode with a mixed brand group for 1-1/2 to 2 years and when we would get into a back road hustle I would make time on the brakes during corner entry against adv./sport touring bikes during repeated 80-40mph scrubs...not bad for a Harley.        Rick

[05Train]

The Lyndalls are better than stock, but I was never happy with their performance in the wet.  I switched to EBC HH Sintered, and couldn't be happier. They bite RIGHT NOW, modulate well, and are amazing in the rain.  They dust less than stock, a bit more than the Lyndalls.

I'm guessing it's been some years since you tried Lyndall's.  Paul changed compounds which corrected that issue years back AFAIK.   Rick

About 2 years.  I ride with people who continue to use them, and they still complain about wet performance.  The EBCs provide a better initial bite than the Lyndalls ever did, and they don't squeal like the Lyndalls did either.  It would have to be an impressive compound change for me to switch back.

[klammer76]

Called and talked to Paul today, real nice guy and very helpful. At his recommendation, I ordered the Gold+ front & rear.

Klammer

[04 SE Deuce]

   You'll like them.   Rick

[greenshovel0014]

ebc offers so many. the choices are kevlar, double h sintered ,semi sintered, extreme performance? what is best? stock 07 fxdl caliper rear jaybrake 6 piston front. my rear has only 6 ,600 miles stock but it is real weak. pads still look fairly thick good fluid level . bled them.

[Admiral Akbar]

The Lyndalls are better than stock, but I was never happy with their performance in the wet.  I switched to EBC HH Sintered, and couldn't be happier. They bite RIGHT NOW, modulate well, and are amazing in the rain.  They dust less than stock, a bit more than the Lyndalls.

I'm guessing it's been some years since you tried Lyndall's.  Paul changed compounds which corrected that issue years back AFAIK.   Rick

About 2 years.  I ride with people who continue to use them, and they still complain about wet performance.  The EBCs provide a better initial bite than the Lyndalls ever did, and they don't squeal like the Lyndalls did either.  It would have to be an impressive compound change for me to switch back.

I find this interesting.. EBC functioned OK for me but didn't last and dusted a bunch... SBS were better.... This was using pads for PM style calipers and SS rotors..

Max

[greenshovel0014]

The Lyndalls are better than stock, but I was never happy with their performance in the wet.  I switched to EBC HH Sintered, and couldn't be happier. They bite RIGHT NOW, modulate well, and are amazing in the rain.  They dust less than stock, a bit more than the Lyndalls.

I'm guessing it's been some years since you tried Lyndall's.  Paul changed compounds which corrected that issue years back AFAIK.   Rick

About 2 years.  I ride with people who continue to use them, and they still complain about wet performance.  The EBCs provide a better initial bite than the Lyndalls ever did, and they don't squeal like the Lyndalls did either.  It would have to be an impressive compound change for me to switch back.

What type of EBCs?

[crazy joe]

Its time for me to change the rotors on my EG. Have used the stock pads with no problems.
I have done two pad changes in about 65,000 miles on front and rears, now rotors are showing signs of wear. I think that's pretty good. Are these aftermarket pads better?

[Latrobedyna]

I replaced mine with the EBC HH Sintered pad's as well. No dust problems and work great maybe even to good   Not saying Lyndall pads are not good pad's but i preffer the EBC as well.

[mfalba]

Hawk Performance Sintered brake pads.  Made in the USA, 30 bucks a pair

[runamuck]

you guys do realize that the pads on the newer bikes start out thin and look like they are half worn out. should mike em to see if they are still within limits.

[harborjohn]

Still running the original front pads on a 07 ultra with 75k miles. Replaced the rear at 65k miles.

[SE Road King]

I run the high quality Kevlar on the front of my road king. Love it. 30K and still better than half remains. Very equal wear and my rotors are in excellent shape. Can't bring myself to put them on the rear.

[runamuck]

I'm looking to buy a set of pads for my ultra but I cant tell from the ads whether a "set" comes with 3 pairs of pads. some say "front fitment requires 2 sets" seems confusing to me.

[JohnCA58]

1 set is a pair of pads to fit one caliper,  2 sets required to do 2 front calipers and a 3rd set for the rear caliper. 

[Azgunner]

you guys do realize that the pads on the newer bikes start out thin and look like they are half worn out. should mike em to see if they are still within limits.

Stop just as good as the Lyndall's & squeal less. Paul Lyndall does provide exceptional customer service though.

Ooops... just realized I quoted the wrong post.

I meant to quote:

Posted by: mfalba
« on: Saturday, August 31, 2013. 05:37:58 PM. »

Hawk Performance Sintered brake pads.  Made in the USA, 30 bucks a pair

[SE Road King]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231016264838?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I like Kevlar, works well hot or cold. Great on rotor life and pad life. Not so good if your rotors are raspy.

[tucker99]

Lyndal Z+ on ebay from Eastern Performance $115 for set of 3    Just put 'em on last week.  Be sure you use no-squeal grease or they'll squeal like a bitch.