Brake Pads - Good Value or False economy

I replaced my worn out original equipment Nissin brake pads with some new cheapy 'Kyoto' brake pads off ebay. I didn't record the mileage but I reckon the Kyoto pads didn't last a quarter of the distance the Nissin ones did

I won't be buying Kyoto again ... anyone else got any similar or better stories??

Ive always bought genuine pads the last couple of years, They do come up on ebay now and again.
They do seem to last a lot longer than cheaper pads.

Yes I think geniune pads or at least a well known brand is the way forward ... once I've used up my spare 'cheese' brake pads (that I've just fitted).

I paid about £17 for the last set of Renthal pads i got from Mrm..thought it was expensive when i got them but they did last really well, someone else is using them now my old bike !!!

You dont want em too good or they wear your disc away...... EBC HH for example.......cheap apico pads I use and sometimes they last and sometimes they wear out fast depending on riding conditions

For the record chaps: Yestrday I changed the original equipment front brake pads on my aprilia and they had done approx 2500 miles/4 years (first 900 miles road use only) . The were the original Nissin Pads - that's good going!

i realised my rears were on their way out (probably done about 10hrs - ) and decided to go for renthals. Looks like i may have made the right decision!!

juljam33 wrote:You dont want em too good or they wear your disc away...... EBC HH for example.......cheap a pico pads I use and sometimes they last and sometimes they wear out fast depending on riding conditions

an depends on the rider too ! i ride so slow i never change em at all !

Brakes are for pussies :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: