Hi guys, I'm looking to replace my front pads soon and I was wondering what other people recommend. I'm running the std set up on a 76 A model apart from braided lines.
I'm looking for keen braking; not bothered about wear.
cheers everyone.
Andy
DISC PADS
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wardy
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DISC PADS
Andy;
1976 gt750A; 86 FZ750
1977gt380A
1982 z400j
1981 z650f.....1988 Sufolk punch 14"
"look;it's my bike; when you own it ,you can paint it any colour you like!"
(I once painted my Z650 PINK and had the pink panther logo on the tailpiece)
1976 gt750A; 86 FZ750
1977gt380A
1982 z400j
1981 z650f.....1988 Sufolk punch 14"
"look;it's my bike; when you own it ,you can paint it any colour you like!"
(I once painted my Z650 PINK and had the pink panther logo on the tailpiece)
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Roger Ackery
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Re: DISC PADS
Hi Andy if your looking for keen braking..you'd better buy a GSX750RR I believe they stop very well...even in the rain 
I think the last set I bought for the GT750A were from EBC,they stop pretty good,
No red wear indicator line though,
The OEM ones do,makes it easy to see when getting down on Pad material
I think the last set I bought for the GT750A were from EBC,they stop pretty good,
No red wear indicator line though,
The OEM ones do,makes it easy to see when getting down on Pad material
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Cheers.
Roger
GT750A.
Roger
GT750A.
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stevewharton
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Re: DISC PADS
Hi Andy, long time no see.
I've just completed a full overhaul of the front brakes on FAB, that's everything including fitting a pair of very nice, like new, undrilled discs and two sets of EBC pads. Braking now is very good as it should be, but once again I'm cursed with the dreaded brake squeal and have gone through all the known remedies to try and stop it, without success as yet.
It squeals like a banshee and it's really embarrassing that something so simple can't be sorted easily, so if anyone can suggest something that I haven't tried yet (my list is too long to post here) that's worked for you, please feel free to offer your advice, pleeeease
Regards, Steve W.
I've just completed a full overhaul of the front brakes on FAB, that's everything including fitting a pair of very nice, like new, undrilled discs and two sets of EBC pads. Braking now is very good as it should be, but once again I'm cursed with the dreaded brake squeal and have gone through all the known remedies to try and stop it, without success as yet.
It squeals like a banshee and it's really embarrassing that something so simple can't be sorted easily, so if anyone can suggest something that I haven't tried yet (my list is too long to post here) that's worked for you, please feel free to offer your advice, pleeeease
Regards, Steve W.
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" 
they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".-
itsnotateapot
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Re: DISC PADS
oil them.
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BAZ
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Re: DISC PADS
check the caliper Allen bolts are tight dude
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canaletto5
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Re: DISC PADS
The noise can come from the vibration between the piston and the metal back of the pad when pressure is applied. Copper grease on the pad back can help
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Scotch750
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Re: DISC PADS
Wuh, I've tried grease and now I can stop in 500 yards at 20mph !!itsnotateapot wrote:oil them.
Bit of smoke though ?
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stevewharton
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Re: DISC PADS
Just got back from a 100 mile ride and when I set off the brakes were still squealling like a pig, but by the time I got back the squeal has almost gone, so it may just have been a case of the pads and new discs bedding in.
However if anyone else is suffering with this very annoying problem, here's a list of all the things you can do to try and stop it.
1. Put a thin metal shim between the back of the pads and the pistons.
2. Clean the face of the pads and the discs with brake cleaner. (Ebay £5)
3. Put a very thin film of silicone grease around the outside of the floating pads.
4. Make sure all fixings are properly tightened.
5. Buy some adhesive anti vibration pads (sticks on the back of the brake pads) off ebay, about a fiver.
6. File the sharp corners off the leading and trailing edges of the pads.
7. Try a different type of brake pad.
8. Try copperslip or a specific anti squeal grease on the back of the pads (ebay again £1)
9. And if all that fails like it did with me, be patient and maybe after a few miles the brakes will bed in and become squeal free.
Hope this helps.
Steve W.
However if anyone else is suffering with this very annoying problem, here's a list of all the things you can do to try and stop it.
1. Put a thin metal shim between the back of the pads and the pistons.
2. Clean the face of the pads and the discs with brake cleaner. (Ebay £5)
3. Put a very thin film of silicone grease around the outside of the floating pads.
4. Make sure all fixings are properly tightened.
5. Buy some adhesive anti vibration pads (sticks on the back of the brake pads) off ebay, about a fiver.
6. File the sharp corners off the leading and trailing edges of the pads.
7. Try a different type of brake pad.
8. Try copperslip or a specific anti squeal grease on the back of the pads (ebay again £1)
9. And if all that fails like it did with me, be patient and maybe after a few miles the brakes will bed in and become squeal free.
Hope this helps.
Steve W.
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".-
Alan H
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Re: DISC PADS
WD40's better.itsnotateapot wrote:oil them.
Straight on the discs, it'll stop the squealing - much like pork scratchings.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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Scotch750
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Re: DISC PADS
Wuh, somebody mention scratchings ...... hard or soft ?