Brake Help

kkruetzkamp · 04-29-2012, 05:42 PM

Im getting ready to replace the pads all the way around on a 08' 1600. Im finding a lot of information on different types(sintered, organic, kevlar) pads. Can anyone tell me if there is a large difference between the types or which type is best for the Nomad?

**ringadingh** · 04-29-2012, 06:30 PM

Ive only ever used the sintered pads, thats what our bike come with originally. I found the EBC pads a little noisier than the oem ones, Now I'm using pads from Sixity and they are working well so far.

Monkeyman · 04-29-2012, 06:34 PM

Sintered (metallic) brake pads have more fade but recover fairly quickly. They're relatively clean and quiet. Very good in wet weather as well as dry.

Organic (semi-metallic) brake pads have less fade but less overall stopping power. They're not as clean and a bit noisier (but quieter than Kevlar). They don't have quite as much grip in the rain.

Sintered seems to be the way to go. I just bought a complete new set of Sixity sintered pads (on eBay) for $50 ($49.99 including shipping). I'll install the fronts this week as those wear out more on my bike since I don't use the rear brake much. You can change the front brakes in about 20 minutes (90 minutes if you change the fluid at the same time which you should).

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-29-2012, 10:14 PM

I'm with Chris and Steve on going with the sintered.

**Cajunrider** · 04-29-2012, 10:23 PM

Replaced my rear pads with OEM. Will do the same on the front sets when the time comes. I can't remember the website where I purchased them but they are very reasonable compared to the dealer.

kkruetzkamp · 04-30-2012, 08:19 PM

Sintered it is then. Thanks.

**ringadingh** · 04-30-2012, 09:48 PM

Good Choice.

04-29-2012, 05:42 PM	#1
kkruetzkamp Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northen Kentucky Posts: 91	Brake Help Im getting ready to replace the pads all the way around on a 08' 1600. Im finding a lot of information on different types(sintered, organic, kevlar) pads. Can anyone tell me if there is a large difference between the types or which type is best for the Nomad? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-29-2012, 06:30 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ive only ever used the sintered pads, thats what our bike come with originally. I found the EBC pads a little noisier than the oem ones, Now I'm using pads from Sixity and they are working well so far. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-29-2012, 06:34 PM	#3
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Sintered (metallic) brake pads have more fade but recover fairly quickly. They're relatively clean and quiet. Very good in wet weather as well as dry. Organic (semi-metallic) brake pads have less fade but less overall stopping power. They're not as clean and a bit noisier (but quieter than Kevlar). They don't have quite as much grip in the rain. Sintered seems to be the way to go. I just bought a complete new set of Sixity sintered pads (on eBay) for $50 ($49.99 including shipping). I'll install the fronts this week as those wear out more on my bike since I don't use the rear brake much. You can change the front brakes in about 20 minutes (90 minutes if you change the fluid at the same time which you should). __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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04-29-2012, 10:14 PM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	I'm with Chris and Steve on going with the sintered. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-29-2012, 10:23 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Replaced my rear pads with OEM. Will do the same on the front sets when the time comes. I can't remember the website where I purchased them but they are very reasonable compared to the dealer. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-30-2012, 08:19 PM	#6
kkruetzkamp Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northen Kentucky Posts: 91	Sintered it is then. Thanks.
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04-30-2012, 09:48 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Good Choice. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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