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Old 09-05-2012, 08:30 PM   #1
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Front Brake Pads

Just wonder what is the recommended by you folks for replacement pads for front?



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Old 09-05-2012, 08:41 PM   #2
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just wonder what is the recommended by you folks for replacement pads for front?
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Old 09-06-2012, 09:20 PM   #3
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What are oem a charactered as,sintered ,ceramic,metallic,kevlar,organic etc?Do you know what the compsition is? I want to use oems but they are expensive and I don't like the hjc's ,whatever they're made of. So I'm looking for a cheaper compatible to the oem
 
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Old 09-05-2012, 08:42 PM   #4
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Im goin ceramicgood stopping power and less noise
 
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Old 09-05-2012, 11:53 PM   #5
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I'm using sintered pads from Sixity, and like them so far.
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Old 09-06-2012, 10:12 AM   #6
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I'm using sintered pads from Sixity, and like them so far.
+1 I put some on there rear of mine and am really liking them! I have some for the front also, just have to put them on.
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I'm using sintered pads from Sixity, and like them so far.
Looked these up after the few comments here, and was surprised to see that they're reasonably priced as well. Full set of front and rear for just over 40 bucks? Beats ANYTHING sintered that the dealers around here sell!
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Looked these up after the few comments here, and was surprised to see that they're reasonably priced as well. Full set of front and rear for just over 40 bucks? Beats ANYTHING sintered that the dealers around here sell!
I'd recommend them. They made a big difference on my rear brakes! I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
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Old 09-06-2012, 08:40 AM   #9
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Just replaced everything with Sixity sintered pads. So far so good...
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Old 09-06-2012, 07:37 PM   #10
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I too have the Sixity sintered pads. I put the rear pads on some time ago but the front still has the OEM pads in place.
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Old 09-06-2012, 09:48 PM   #11
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I put Kevlar on the back and still have oem on the front.
I am in the habit now of not using my brakes so much, as I use the gears to slow down as I downshift.
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I have kevlar on fronts ,sintered on rears very well balanced alot less noise in front . Some guys gear down to stop but whats cheaper and to replace brake pads or clutch discs ???? I found out the hard way
 
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I have kevlar on fronts ,sintered on rears very well balanced alot less noise in front . Some guys gear down to stop but whats cheaper and to replace brake pads or clutch discs ???? I found out the hard way
Gearing down will wear out your clutch discs?
Am I the only one that downshifts? i dont think so!
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