IdahoMtnSpyder
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Taking a detour down the path of trivia. To correct the common misquote the saying is actually, "The proof is in the eating of the pudding."
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A word about brake pads...
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Taking a detour down the path of trivia. To correct the common misquote the saying is actually, "The proof is in the eating of the pudding."
:roflblack: Ron, I don't believe you, me, or anyone could catch a consensus on this site. Come to think of it maybe that's why some of us avoid group riding, you think? :dontknow: However I do consider the varied opinions I come across. :thumbup:
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BajaRon
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You are exactly right. But the only way to test pudding is to eat it. Leading many consider that addition superfluous.
Which reminds me. I like pudding. I'm going to check the pantry...
True, True and Very True!
Take this as you will. I installed on the front wheels of my 2013 ST-L, a set of High Performance EBC Fully Sintered Front Brake Pads. They squealed terribly. Took it apart and applied the caliper lube from Autozone on the moving parts. The brakes still squealed. Took it back apart and used the CRC Disk Brake Quiet. This worked for a very short while. It got so bad with the squealing it was embarrassing to drive around town. Ordered a set of OEM Can Am pads. Installed them and it has not squealed since. I can’t tell a difference in braking but I don’t do track stuff. Happy to have my non squealing Spyder back.
I have a set of very lightly used High Performance EBC Fully Sintered Front Brake Pads (EBC-FA630HH) for the cost of shipping, if anyone wants them.
I have a set of very lightly used High Performance EBC Fully Sintered Front Brake Pads (EBC-FA630HH) for the cost of shipping, if anyone wants them.
BajaRon
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It is very rare, but you are not the first. On the other hand. We've sold a number of pad sets to riders who had been getting terrible squeal from the OEM pads and the EBC corrected the problem for them. If you purchased the pads from us, you can return them for a refund. Sorry it didn't work out.
BertRemington
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scubadown -- now that the rain is going away, I'll probably be joining your giveaway. I'm installing FA630V/FA631V pads to replace my FA630HH/FA631HH pads in a week or two. The HH pads are great when warmed-up but until then are less responsive to modulation. And when it's wet, warming-up is a long time. I didn't have any issues with noise just the occasional squeak at neighborhood speeds. My reading of EBC's literature says the V pads will be more to my liking.
BajaRon
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Have never experienced any of these issues. I've ridden in 6 hours of heavy rain and temps in the 20's (not both at the same time). The V-Pads are a softer compound. We used to carry these but everyone preferred the HH pads so we quit. Hope they do well for you.
BertRemington
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BajaRon -- you're 100% correct about HH pads. I think it's a matter of expectations. I'm expecting motorcycle front-rear braking performance from a linked braking system. Riding motorcycles the first two fingertips of my right-hand glove wore out before the rest of the glove even looked tired (now the left-hand thumb tip is the first to go). I was very pleased BRP used braided steel brake lines (especially since I didn't need to build custom replacements for rubber lines). And overall the brake system performance is excellent. But I think the softer V pad will be closer to the responsiveness I expect.
Brainsprain
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Thought about making that correction but didn't want to make anyone unhappy Correction to the quote about pudding. Some else thought the addition 'is in the eating' superfluous because eating it was th only way to test it. However, being a philosopher, I'd like to suggest that one may want to taste several of the aspects of pudding that have nothing to do with taste: consistency. smoothness, color, and so on. Please add if you have any other qualities.
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Brainsprain
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Mileage expectations
I replaced my brake pads with EBCs bought from Lamonstar 10K ago. I'm wondering what the likelihood they are good for another 7 to 8 K.
I try looking at them but find it next to almost impossible except by taking off the wheel. Any suggestions on how to view them without taking wheel off.
I replaced my brake pads with EBCs bought from Lamonstar 10K ago. I'm wondering what the likelihood they are good for another 7 to 8 K.
I try looking at them but find it next to almost impossible except by taking off the wheel. Any suggestions on how to view them without taking wheel off.
BajaRon
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Depending on how nimble you are. A good flashlight and extended reach mirror make the job not too bad. Be sure to check both sides of each caliper. Chances are you'll be find for another 10k. Most change their pads too early. Though this is better than changing them too late!
Isopedella
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How about one of these?
Extending Mirror w/ 2 LED Telescopic Inspection Light.
Extending Mirror w/ 2 LED Telescopic Inspection Light.
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