Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?)

Bluesugar · May 4th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Hello to all,...It's time to replace the brake pads....I didn't want to go OEM and was wondering if anyone has used the "Dupont Kevlar carbon graphite organic compound" type?...I also was reading about the "Lyndall Gold and Z plus" type....I searched the site for a Poll but didn't find one...Maybe glider or someone could put one up so we all could get some feedback on the brake pads out there....Thanks

glider · May 4th, 2009, 07:47 PM

The Lyndall are about the best with low dusting to boot. That always drove me nuts with the wide whites on my RK.

There's so many choices with brake pads that it would be best served to just get the replies here in this post IMO as to what pads are favored or used on the Harleys.

I'll pin this thread to the top of the forum.

USMCCWO5 · May 4th, 2009, 08:01 PM

Lyndall Z-Plus for my FLHRC. Gotta love the fact that they generate very little brake dust on the wide whitewalls. I didn't notice any stopping gain or loss.

smitty901 · May 4th, 2009, 08:08 PM

I may be the only one thats goes OME.
Reason in the past I have used some of the High end aftermarkets and they worked and lasted but eat the rotors up.
I would rather replace pads than rotors

glider · May 4th, 2009, 08:21 PM

It's usually the metallic composition that eat up the rotors Smitty. The Kevlar and other pads like the Lyndall are a lot more gentile on the rotors.

harleydogg · May 4th, 2009, 08:49 PM

I just put pads on mine this weekend. I use the Harley ones ,haven't noticed that much dust . But i don't have the wide white walls either.

Bosbury1 · May 5th, 2009, 01:05 PM

I switched to Lyndall brakes about two months ago and its the only way to go increased brake stops and less cleanup.

Razorwyre · May 5th, 2009, 02:42 PM

Have been using the Lyndall Racing Brakes Z-Pads for the last 4 yrs.. Very little dust and superior braking compared to HD.

Performance Testing Lyndall Racing Brakes New

Crocker · May 5th, 2009, 06:56 PM

lyndell Z plus are formulated for your OEM rotors they offer added stopping power ,longer life then stock pads and less dust.......

kemo · Jul 25th, 2009, 07:05 PM

Glider I have to challenge you on the choice of Lyndalls. I have my first set and my last set on the bike now. The Lyndalls are useless in the rain. For a premium pad they are useless!!! I was using pads that I paid $20 for and I tell you they outperformed these Lyndalls in every respect. I still have them and after 30000 miles they still have another 30 left in them. Rain never bothered them, they weren't dirty and they wear like iron and haven't worn the rotors.I will not recommend Lyndalls to anyone

May 4th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#1
Bluesugar Contributor$ Ride: 2004 Road King Shrine Join Date: Jan 19th, 2008 Posts: 113 My Mood:	Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) Hello to all,...It's time to replace the brake pads....I didn't want to go OEM and was wondering if anyone has used the "Dupont Kevlar carbon graphite organic compound" type?...I also was reading about the "Lyndall Gold and Z plus" type....I searched the site for a Poll but didn't find one...Maybe glider or someone could put one up so we all could get some feedback on the brake pads out there....Thanks

May 4th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,059 My Mood:	re: Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) The Lyndall are about the best with low dusting to boot. That always drove me nuts with the wide whites on my RK. There's so many choices with brake pads that it would be best served to just get the replies here in this post IMO as to what pads are favored or used on the Harleys. I'll pin this thread to the top of the forum. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

May 4th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#3
USMCCWO5 Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 5th, 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 451 My Mood:	Re: Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) Lyndall Z-Plus for my FLHRC. Gotta love the fact that they generate very little brake dust on the wide whitewalls. I didn't notice any stopping gain or loss. __________________ Semper Fidelis, James

May 4th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#4
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,952 My Mood:	Re: Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) I may be the only one thats goes OME. Reason in the past I have used some of the High end aftermarkets and they worked and lasted but eat the rotors up. I would rather replace pads than rotors __________________ The Infantry leads the way

May 4th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#5
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,059 My Mood:	Re: Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) It's usually the metallic composition that eat up the rotors Smitty. The Kevlar and other pads like the Lyndall are a lot more gentile on the rotors. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

May 4th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#6
harleydogg Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 Softail Standard Join Date: Mar 31st, 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 68 My Mood:	Re: Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) I just put pads on mine this weekend. I use the Harley ones ,haven't noticed that much dust . But i don't have the wide white walls either.

May 5th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#7
Bosbury1 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Softail Deluxe (FLSTN) Join Date: Nov 11th, 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 100	Re: Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) I switched to Lyndall brakes about two months ago and its the only way to go increased brake stops and less cleanup.

May 5th, 2009, 02:42 PM	#8
Razorwyre Start The Engine Ride: 2004 FXDWG Join Date: Apr 23rd, 2009 Location: Pearland, Tx. Posts: 29 My Mood:	Re: Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) Have been using the Lyndall Racing Brakes Z-Pads for the last 4 yrs.. Very little dust and superior braking compared to HD. Performance Testing Lyndall Racing Brakes New

May 5th, 2009, 06:56 PM	#9
Crocker Play The Throttle Ride: 07 FLHX Join Date: Dec 31st, 2008 Location: NE PA Posts: 200 My Mood:	Re: Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) lyndell Z plus are formulated for your OEM rotors they offer added stopping power ,longer life then stock pads and less dust.......

Jul 25th, 2009, 07:05 PM	#10
kemo Moderators Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 928 My Mood:	Re: Brake Pad Brands (What's your choice?) Glider I have to challenge you on the choice of Lyndalls. I have my first set and my last set on the bike now. The Lyndalls are useless in the rain. For a premium pad they are useless!!! I was using pads that I paid $20 for and I tell you they outperformed these Lyndalls in every respect. I still have them and after 30000 miles they still have another 30 left in them. Rain never bothered them, they weren't dirty and they wear like iron and haven't worn the rotors.I will not recommend Lyndalls to anyone

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