Which brake pads would be the best for a 2002 w/ stock suspension/brakes/brake lines? How much $?

 

I have had good luck with EBC HH pads

Mikstr

 

EBC HH +1, definately the best I've tried. $30 give or take.

 

+2 on EBC HH.

 

Might as well make that a +3

 

+ 4 on the EBC double H
Plan on about 100+ miles of HARD use to get em good and broke in and EBC only warrants the pads if they are used in competition.

If you race you can pick up EBC as a contingent sponsor and you can get a ton for free!

 

+5

Good on street or track.

 

+6 i'm running them in 6piston calipers. they are awesome compared to stock.

 

+ 7

 

Does anyone have Galfer HH pads? If so what do you think of them?
I've got a set of them and ss brake lines at home waiting for me to have time to install, and want to know what to expect.

 

I had the Galfer Green pads several years ago. Didn't like them. I think they're organic pads so they are real easy on rotors, but there was very little initial bite the life was short (~5000miles) and they really didn't have any stopping power advantage - same as stock, I'd say. Galfer now has White pads out and I have not tried them nor do I know if they are available for our bikes.

 

The white pads are what I have. I was just hoping someone had experience with them. Thanks :-)

 

Let me count, 1, 2, 3... 7 So +8 with the HH :-D

I've just replaced our rear brake pads, me on the VTR and the GF on is F4 ( sound like already post phrase!! ) anyway, we are both very happy! I should have do this a way before!!

Even that we are both thinking to replace our front pads for HH also, even if our currents pads are still good, I'm sure it will improve the improvement I do on our brake system! ( see my mod post for detail )

Cia

 

I'd say over 90% of the folks here would agree that upgrading the front brakes is way more important than upgrading the rear.

Icebud, I'd upgrade the front at your earliest convenience. Unless you enjoy sliding around like dirt riders, you don't need the rear brake to be any "grippier" (that is, more responsive) relative to the front brakes.