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I have read a lot of people don't really like the stock pads since they don't seem to be super grippy. Looking at them now, I can see why. I swapped them out for a set of EBC pads.I looked at my spare set of Honda OEM rear brake pads, still in the package. They look like what you show in your photo.
Explain “Is this why they suck?”
Sounds good. I’ve been happy with the stock pads. In the past when I installed “higher performance“ pads on a Goldwing, I ended up removing them because they were too “grabby” and there was the chance they can increase disk wear. Your old pads look to have plenty of life left. Someone may want to buy them for cheap, or you may later want to reinstall them, so don’t toss the old ones just yet.I have read a lot of people don't really like the stock pads since they don't seem to be super grippy. Looking at them now, I can see why. I swapped them out for a set of EBC pads.
I have been wishing my breaks were more grabby, but we'll see. I am definitly hanging onto themSounds good. I’ve been happy with the stock pads. In the past when I installed “higher performance“ pads on a Goldwing, I ended up removing them because they were to “grabby” and there was the chance they can increase disk wear. Your old pads look to have plenty of life left. Someone may want to buy them for cheap, or you may later want to reinstall them, so don’t toss the old ones just yet.
We'll see what I like better, not able to ride yet since my chain needs adjusting, I should be up and running tomorow though. I am gonna keep my stock pads just in case. might be too much the other way.That chamfering has nothing to do with being grippy, if anything it does reduce surface area somewhat as compared to non chamfered pads, but the grip lies moreso in the composition of the pad itself. The stock pads aren't terrible, but not as good as EBC HH sintered pads. My 2016 has stock pads and my 2013 has EBC HH pads. I like the EBC's, but I only put them on the 2013 because I run it on track and need all the brakes I can get. The stock pads are decent for aggressive street riding, I don't intend to swap the ones on my 2016 out for EBC's until they are worn out.
Also for what it's worth, the stock pads are HH rated as well. It is my understanding that all HH pads are not created equally though. HH is a friction rating and two pads that both fall under the range of this friction rating can still have better/less performance than the other.
I've used EBC HH sintered pads on most all my bikes, even on my cruiser now. I like them.
I'd save them as spares regardless.We'll see what I like better, not able to ride yet since my chain needs adjusting, I should be up and running tomorow though. I am gonna keep my stock pads just in case. might be too much the other way.
I am now terrified of aftermarket padsChamfering the pads is often done to control noise.
Brake pads are a compromise between performance hot/cold, wet/dry, noise, brake dust, longevity, pad wear vs disk wear.
Picture is Goldwing disk that aggressive aftermarket pads were used, they “dished“ the rotor to the point it was unusable. The rotor is suppose to perfectly flat.
Don't be. You have a lot of data to inform your decisions. Achieve the stopping ability that is right for you understanding that wear parts may require additional monitoring, maintenance, and earlier replacement.I am now terrified of aftermarket pads
Aftermarket pads come is many compounds some aggressive some “soft“ ..........so not all aftermarket pads are going to eat the rotor. Its right back to the trade offs and compromises.I am now terrified of aftermarket pads
I feel like this is a very misleading post. This picture doesn't tell the whole story without disclosing exactly how many miles was on that rotor.Chamfering the pads is often done to control noise.
Brake pads are a compromise between performance hot/cold, wet/dry, noise, brake dust, longevity, pad wear vs disk wear.
Picture is Goldwing disk that aggressive aftermarket pads were used, they “dished“ the rotor to the point it was unusable. The rotor is suppose to perfectly flat.
Rode around a bit today to seat the brakes, so far, no notable difference. Likely need more time to seat
I feel like this is a very misleading post. This picture doesn't tell the whole story without disclosing exactly how many miles was on that rotor.
A more aggressive pad will eat rotors quicker, no doubt about it....it's all about the type of material used in the pad. Not sure whether the owner of that rotor is you or you found that pic somewhere, but the owner could have went through a couple sets of oem pads, swapped to aftermarket, then later on eventually noticed the rotor needs replaced. Not a big deal. Rotors are consumable.......