Aram Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Again, I know! Specific question, though: rain. I ran EBC HH on my previous ride (Honda VFR800) and loved them. I called CycleBrakes today, and the expert there said, gee, great pads but they do take a toll on the rotors. (Well, in theory, yes, I think, if you brake all the time!) He recommended Galfer Green. This stirred up dim memories of a set I had years ago, great in the dry but terrifying in the wet. Or maybe my memory is playing tricks. EBC HH Galfer Green and might as well throw Carbone Lorraine from Ted's place into the mix. Does wet riding tip the balance in any particular direction? I see lots of EBC HH and Carbone fans here on the board, just in general. Thanks in advance, Aram Link to comment
Peter Horrocks Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I've just changed all the pads on my R1100rt to EBC and the difference is amazing! For the first time since I bought the bike a year ago the back brake actually slows the bike down Link to comment
Aram Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Quick note: Front brakes only. Aram Link to comment
szurszewski Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I've used both the EBC HHs and the CLs (purchased from Beemer Boneyard, I believe) with good results and no issues in the rain (I ride year round in the PNW). I just put a new set of EBC HHs on the rear, primarily because I wanted them *now* and could pick them up at the Cycle Gear that's close to my house. I think you'll do fine with either. Maybe those Gaflers as well, but I've no experience there. Price for the EBCs is sure good. PS - my rotors are just about to turn 100,000 miles and are still within spec. Link to comment
AndyS Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have been running the EBC HH pads front and rear - forever it seems - The pad feel is great, the wear on the disc is very acceptable replaced a disc at 80000 miles. Link to comment
philbytx Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I put EBC's all around on my RT. Definitely noticed the difference after the bed-in. IMHO, better than stock with a much more progressive "feel" to them. Link to comment
Guest Kakugo Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 If you use a road-oriented compound (Carbone Lorraine AA3+, EBC HH, Braking CM55 etc) you have absolutely nothing to worry about in the rain. Brake pads have come a very long way in the past two decades: even sport-oriented compounds don't require as much heat they used to. My vote is for Carbone Lorraine (apparently now called CL Brakes) AA3+. Link to comment
Aram Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks everyone. I went with EBC HH. Aram Link to comment
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