Brake Pad Suggestions Requested

[tls25rs]

I am looking to buy new brake pads for my Motard and figured I would ask for opinions on what has worked for others in the past.

The bike: 06 Husqvarna SM510R

The brakes: Brembo four piston four pad radial mounted calipers

Looking at EBC's site they reccomend the FA322. Ferodo FDB2120 or FDB2215 or FDB2255.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Joel

[peterz85]

Vesrah RJL

Pete

[smf]

loved vesrah pads on the hawk. don't remember which ones i used though.

[lrrs313]

I think I ran Ferodos the last time I changed them on my ktm with the Brembo caliper. Remember that you don't want too much initial bite on the tard. You can end up slowing down too much.

[nt650hawk]

Carbone Lorraine

[The Snowman]

Vesrah RJL, Galfer HH or, EBC HH.

[Tricky Mike]

Vesrah SRJL if available. I'm running a set of Carbone Lorraine pads now, which are comparable, but not quite as good as the SRJL's. The SRJL's also LAAAAAAST. We'll see how the Lorraine's hold up...

[nt650hawk]

Vesrah SRJL if available. I'm running a set of Carbone Lorraine pads now, which are comparable, but not quite as good as the SRJL's. The SRJL's also LAAAAAAST. We'll see how the Lorraine's hold up...

FWIW I'm on a set of CL that have 3 years of racing and track days and only are at 50%.

[Expat]

FWIW I'm on a set of CL that have 3 years of racing and track days and only are at 50%.

Do you bother to brake? !!!!!

[OreoGaborio]

I've used virtually nothing but EBC HH's for the last few years... Made the switch to Vesrah RJL's (they dont make the SRJL for my calipers) and I dig em. A little more bite and a little more stopping power. They seem to be lasting quite well, too. Seems to be what the majority of SV guys use.

Once these wear out I might consider going over to Carbone Lorraine if they've got anything that fits.

[Puppet]

I love the Carbone Loraine's on my SV, but I'm not sure they have a 4 pad version (could be wrong). I've run the Ferrodo's for years on the KTM and they work great (same caliper you have).

[nt650hawk]

Do you bother to brake? !!!!!

No. It makes you go faster.

[STREET&COMP]

Here is the question when it comes to pads. How do you like to brake? Brake late with high initial bite or trail brake with a linear compound. Then what rotors do you have? And finally how much do you want to spend? You have Metal Sintered and Carbon Lorraine/Carbon Metallic/Organic. Most pad companies make both, some only make one. Carbon pads are softer on rotors and need less heat for the compound to do what it has to (ie: initial bite, linear). Sintered pads are harsh on rotors and tend to need a lot of heat on the compound to get working which in return = more chance of fade. It is all preference and what works best for your set up. Odds are an organic pad is going to work best for the Tard, not as heavy of a bike and they offer more control when braking. Vesrah RJLs might be a little over kill on that thing. You need any more info or compare certain pads and compounds let me know.

[Tricky Mike]

FWIW I'm on a set of CL that have 3 years of racing and track days and only are at 50%.

good to hear... and for what it's worth i bought the CL's cuz you were rockin' 'em

[tls25rs]

First off, thank you to all of you that have responded. Not that it cleared up my situation any but I do appreciate the replies and knowledge.

Here is the question when it comes to pads. How do you like to brake? Brake late with high initial bite or trail brake with a linear compound.

Oddly enough I would say a combination of the two is what I try to do. I try to brake late and then trail it off into the corner

Then what rotors do you have?

I have the stock Brembo 320mm semi floating rotors. I say semi floating because there is a dab of some type of epoxy or glue of some sort on the buttons from Husqvarna ( I assume to keep the noise down on their "street" bikes )

And finally how much do you want to spend?

Not too much of an issue as this is my race bike and I really like to be able to slow down when I have to. Hopefully they will last a while as well.

You have Metal Sintered and Carbon Lorraine/Carbon Metallic/Organic. Most pad companies make both, some only make one. Carbon pads are softer on rotors and need less heat for the compound to do what it has to (ie: initial bite, linear). Sintered pads are harsh on rotors and tend to need a lot of heat on the compound to get working which in return = more chance of fade. It is all preference and what works best for your set up. Odds are an organic pad is going to work best for the Tard, not as heavy of a bike and they offer more control when braking. Vesrah RJLs might be a little over kill on that thing. You need any more info or compare certain pads and compounds let me know.

I am not certain what is on the bike stock but the sintered pads have worked well for me on my street bike. If you have any part numbers and prices for the Sintered and Carbon options that may be helpful as well.

Thanks for the detailed reply!

Joel

[smf]

so does all this mean the huskey is returning?

[tls25rs]

so does all this mean the huskey is returning?

Husky has been back and racing since the end of last year. Did the last race weekend of the year in 2010 and have doen the first 2 weekends so far this year. I will likely have to miss the July weekend but plan on being at the rest of them.

[STREET&COMP]

I am not certain what is on the bike stock but the sintered pads have worked well for me on my street bike. If you have any part numbers and prices for the Sintered and Carbon options that may be helpful as well.

Thanks for the detailed reply!

Joel

Hey Joel,

Performance Friction (Carbon Metallic) 7535.95 Compound/ 7535.05 Compound/ 7535.07 Compound is $66.56 per card
Vesrah (Sintered) VD986SRJL is $116.66 per card
EBC (Sintered) FA322/4HH $53.99 per card - EPFA322/4HH $85.50 per card

[smf]

Husky has been back and racing since the end of last year. Did the last race weekend of the year in 2010 and have doen the first 2 weekends so far this year. I will likely have to miss the July weekend but plan on being at the rest of them.

nice! where ya pitting?

[tls25rs]

nice! where ya pitting?

Same place I used to pretty much. When you come out of the tunnel and reach the top of the hill take a left and we are on the corner before the last right down towards the winners circle. Pitting with Adam Clark, Heath Smith, Bill Morey and BrianC.

[tls25rs]

Hey Joel,

Performance Friction (Carbon Metallic) 7535.95 Compound/ 7535.05 Compound/ 7535.07 Compound is $66.56 per card
Vesrah (Sintered) VD986SRJL is $116.66 per card
EBC (Sintered) FA322/4HH $53.99 per card - EPFA322/4HH $85.50 per card

When you say per card does that include four individual pads or eight individual pads? Just trying to figure out what I need on a motard with only one front caliper.

[Kurlon]

Usually a card covers one caliper.