Brake Pads for 2013/2014 Spyders

[BajaRon]

I have been carrying the EBC Semi-Sintered and Fully Sintered brake pads for the 2013/2014 Spyder. I wanted to send some out to customers and get some feedback before I listed them here on Spyderlovers. They are getting great reviews so I am stocking them now.

These are designed specifically for the superior Brembo calipers used on the 2013/14 model year Spyders. They will not work on earlier models. I also carry the EBC Semi-Sintered pads for the 2008-2012 Spyders.

The Semi-Sintered pads will stop better, last longer and have less fade than the OEM Organic pads.

The Fully Sintered pads will stop better, last longer and have less fade than the Semi-Sintered pads. If you ride loaded, pull a trailer, ride very aggressively or on a lot of mountain roads I recommend these.

Pricing - (Includes Delivery to US & Puerto Rico)Simi-Sintered (Front & Rear) $29.50 ea. - Full Set = $88.50
Fully Sintered (Front & Rear) $33.95 ea. - Full Set = $101.85

As always, I will ship these worldwide. Contact me for cost to International destinations.

[Bob Denman]

Thanks, Ron!
On the older models; it's been pretty well established that the rear brakes seem to wear out the quickest...
Does that still hold true with the Brembo setup?

[BajaRon]

Thanks, Ron!
On the older models; it's been pretty well established that the rear brakes seem to wear out the quickest...
Does that still hold true with the Brembo setup?

All of the customers who have ordered these from me have ordered full sets. I'm not sure if that is because they just want to have the same brake material on all 3 wheels (not a bad idea) of if they are wearing more evenly than the previous Spyders.

Good question.

[PW2013STL]

I have a set of the full Sintered pads that I received from Ron and they look like they are wearing evenly front to back. I have put 10,000 miles on them and they are not worn out. Highly recommended.

[StanProff]

All of the customers who have ordered these from me have ordered full sets. I'm not sure if that is because they just want to have the same brake material on all 3 wheels (not a bad idea) of if they are wearing more evenly than the previous Spyders.

Good question.

I was told that the front wheels do 60% braking and the rear wheel does 40%. That would indicate each front wheel is doing 30% of the work with the the rear doing 40% .
This would explain the rear pads wearing out before the fronts . That was the way my 2010 Rt was. the rear pads were replaced but the fronts still had a good percentage of wear left in them.

[Dudley]

WOW! What is wrong with the Spyder. I have almost 54,000 miles and my rear pads are barely half gone! In fact the pads on all three wheels are original!

[BajaRon]

WOW! What is wrong with the Spyder. I have almost 54,000 miles and my rear pads are barely half gone! In fact the pads on all three wheels are original!

All I can say Dudley, is that you are EXTREMELY kind to your brakes. Yours is not a common experience. You may be the only one who has gotten that kind of mileage out of your brake pads.

[Chupaca]

thanks for keeping up with all the models. This should be good news to th 13/14 crowd...

[tobor9]

I got 29k on my brake pads with no problem,also same mileage on front tires,replaced rear tire at 27k. I drive fast when conditions allow but leave lots of space in front of me so I have room to see down the road and watch out for bad drivers and almost always cost to stop lights. 30 yrs of driving for "Bellsouth" tout me to be a very defensive driver.

[ssmcclub]

Are they easy to install on the 2014 rss spyder EBC Semi-Sintered and Fully Sintered brake pads for the 2013/2014 Spyder

[BajaRon]

Are they easy to install on the 2014 rss spyder EBC Semi-Sintered and Fully Sintered brake pads for the 2013/2014 Spyder

Yes, they are relatively easy. The key being relatively. For most it isn't difficult. Even for the mechanically challenged it isn't that much trouble. I'm sure some DIYer's will chime in with their experiences.

[Bob Denman]

Hi Ron,
If I were to (get the Missus' permission, and) switch to the fully sintered pads; do the rotors require any preparation, and is there any difference in usage?
(Do you need to warm them up a bit; before expecting them to start working?)

[BajaRon]

Hi Ron,
If I were to (get the Missus' permission, and) switch to the fully sintered pads; do the rotors require any preparation, and is there any difference in usage?
(Do you need to warm them up a bit; before expecting them to start working?)

There is no difference in usage between the OEM organic, EBC Semi-Sintered or Fully Sintered pad sets. Feel, stopping distance and fade will vary somewhat between the different versions.

If you are going to the EBC rotors there is no preparation needed before install. If you're re-using the OEM rotors I recommend using some Emery paper (300-400 grit) on the rotors before install. A light to medium sanding in the direction of rotation can help speed up the seating-in process on used rotors. But it isn't required. While you have the caliper off, simply rotate the tire/wheel holding the Emery paper against the friction surface of the rotor. Do this for both sides. That's it.

You should always be a bit careful with your first few stops after changing brake pads and or rotors. It is possible that your first few stops will be less effective until the pads and rotors seat (get maximum surface area contact).

Also, before moving the Spyder after the install, pump your brake peddle a few times until it gets hard and normal travel is achieved. This assures that the calipers are positioned correctly and space between the pads and rotor's has been eliminated.

[BajaRon]

I clipped this 'Info-Post' from an internet site. Interesting reading.

Full-metallic HH Sintered Bronze brake pads deliver exceptional braking performance under the most demanding conditions. Sintered pads also perform exceptionally well in wet conditions. Sintered bronze brake pads are manufactured using a high-pressure, high-temperature, pressed powdered-metal technology to produce a high density friction material with a high coefficient of friction across the full range of operating temperatures. The non-ferrous metal filament matrix provides high thermal mass and ideal thermal conductivity to quickly conduct energy away from the pad-rotor interface for fast thermal recovery. Lower operating temperatures reduce rotor wear and risk of deformation or warping.

• Excellent for every day riding – exceptional full “hard-stop” braking performance with smooth, progressive and controlled high-speed response.
• Superior stopping power compared to carbon organic, Kevlar™ organic, or semi-metallic (Semi-Sintered) organic pads.
• Longer pad life than organic, ceramic, or semi-metallic pads.
• HH full-metallic sintered friction material provides a high base coefficient of friction with little or no brake “fade” (reduction of braking force at high operating temperatures).
• Low-dusting formula contains no ferrous (iron) compounds to minimize discoloration of matte/polished wheels.

[Bob Denman]

And the rotors... How much of a dent, will they leave in the wallet?
(2014 RT)

[BajaRon]

And the rotors... How much of a dent, will they leave in the wallet?
(2014 RT)

You don't have to get the EBC rotors to use the Fully Sintered pads, of course. But they do increase stopping power and resist warpage better than the OEM.

Front Rotors - $93.95 ea. x 2
Rear Rotor - $125.95 ea. x 1

[Bob Denman]

...If my feeble mind is close to accurate: that sounds like $415, and some change...
...Time to see if they need any more supplies at the blood bank!
Thanks!

[ARtraveler]

WOW! What is wrong with the Spyder. I have almost 54,000 miles and my rear pads are barely half gone! In fact the pads on all three wheels are original!

I am another who has never had to replace brake pads. This, over five 's. You have me beat on 54K though. The 2010, so far, has/had the highest mileage--36,500. I am currently running 16.5K and 9.5K on the two in the garage.

[Bob Denman]

If you're not using the brakes to stop; how's the front bumper looking?