[BigNorm]

Who makes the best pads for our Heavy beasts? I have replaced with Harley's several times. Are there any that last longer?

 

[Q-Hog]

Following

 

[HellInABucket]

I've got a set of D2Moto pads waiting. Cant beat the price, and I've heard folks who've used them say they're fine.

2011-2012 Harley Road Glide Ultra FLTRU Kevlar Carbon Front & Rear Bra ? D2Moto

 

[reds4]

Who makes the best pads for our Heavy beasts? I have replaced with Harley's several times. Are there any that last longer?

Whatever is turning that rotor cheery in your avatar

Litin a fatty off it

 

[BigNorm]

That was my second and last burnout. I did it right before switching to the car tire I run. It was fun but tires (and other internal parts) are expensive.

 

[rlaf75]

I use the D2Moto sintered pads. Stops great, no noise and less dust than the stock pads. Best of all they are under $40 for all three sets

 

[reds4]

I can tell/feel the confidence on sinister on back &
Organics on front (03 flt) from the stocks on flh (99)
all components equal

So gotta ask...about ABS or even linked WOULD they care
If there were different pads Front & Back?

 

[rlaf75]

I can tell/feel the confidence on sinister on back &
Organics on front (03 flt) from the stocks on flh (99)
all components equal

So gotta ask...about ABS or even linked WOULD they care
If there were different pads Front & Back?

I would imagine it would not have any ill affects. Cars and trucks sometimes have different pad materials and most are ABS nowa days. ABS detects different wheel speeds and compensates

 

[twistr]

Do what this guy (twowheeladdict) does and never replace your brake pads again

http://www.roadglide.org/26-engine-related/262378-how-do-i-keep-engine-imploding.html

Not sure if there is a "best" pad out there for our beasts...prices for pads vary,...I've paid high prices for the high quality pads to only go back to the OEM type.

 

[Hullhorr]

I went with Lyndall pads, but will not buy again. They work OK and held up fine, but are noisy. I'll try something else or go back to OEM next.

 

[Smarty]

Try these brake pads. I believe they work best of all the brake pads on the market. Read the instructions and break them in as suggested and you will love them.
Motorcycle Parts by EBC Brakes | Brake Pads | Brake Discs | Clutches

 

[rg113]

I used Lyndall's on a older model (2004) for over 80,000 miles. First set went 50,000 miles, sold the bike with the 2nd set mic'd out almost like new. Only time they were noisy was when I didn't clean the piston in the caliper and it would get sticky. Haven't tried them on my new bikes yet.

 

[reds4]

All your brakin components combined to keep humpty
from falling again.
The actions applied and forces surround
sometimes will keep an oblivious ass hole
from trying to knock youres down.

40 ft of rubber at 55 to to miss the rear bumper
of a Silverado head on turning to the left to check his mailbox.

2up fully loaded, explainable for rubber loss?

Good Pads
backside of Longview Wa, three yesteryears ago

 

[chilidogtampa]

First set went 50,000 miles.

that...is darn impressive, you must not live in the city, that's a lot of miles on brake pads.:nerd:

 

[Caveman]

dayam

50k? I thought I was doing good at 25k. :surprise:

 

[brhodea]

My OE pads went almost 45K before I had to replace them, went with Lyndall Gold. We'll see what happens, if they don't last I'll go back t stock.

 

[303RG]

How do the Lyndall and other sintered metal pads affect rotor wear? Do they increase heat which can cause warping? I've used EBC kevlar/organic pads in the past with good results. I'm really not sure what to use on my 2015. All of the aftermarket pads use the same pad for front and rear but Harley uses different part numbers. It could be the compound, an indicator mark or even packaging. I want the best pad I can get but I'll default to OEM if I can't find something better.

 

[rg113]

that...is darn impressive, you must not live in the city, that's a lot of miles on brake pads.:nerd:

Yes live in the country. From driving a large truck for work learned to look way ahead, anticipate stops/slowdowns. Some charge right up to a stop sign and hit the brakes hard, I do the opposite. I ride the dragon fairly often, the cadence of slowing into a curve, powering out of the curve let's one keep a fairly robust speed without smoking the brakes. My RG will never be a sport bike no matter how hard it's pushed. :smile:

 

[Ohiobellboy]

How do the Lyndall and other sintered metal pads affect rotor wear? Do they increase heat which can cause warping? I've used EBC kevlar/organic pads in the past with good results. I'm really not sure what to use on my 2015. All of the aftermarket pads use the same pad for front and rear but Harley uses different part numbers. It could be the compound, an indicator mark or even packaging. I want the best pad I can get but I'll default to OEM if I can't find something better.

One of those sets comes with new pins or something like that to jack up the price. Same pads though.

 

[Blackbag1]

One of those sets comes with new pins or something like that to jack up the price. Same pads though.

That is correct....all the same two part #s on all the pads for piston sides and non-piston sides. The rear kit is a different part # because it includes the grease and grease template, thus the slight price increase. I'm not sure WHY the MOCO determined that the front kits don't require the grease & template.

I went 21,000+ miles the front oem pads and could've pushed it to 25k, but decided to err on the side of caution and changed them out...I'm estimating the rear could go another 8~10k.