New Front Brake Pads...

[Turboryan]

I'm in need of some new brake pads on the front of my 99' CBR600f4.  I'm kinda strapped for cash at the moment due to buying the bike, new tires (front & back) and rear brake pads. 

So my question is, would i be okay running these cheap pads?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-FRONT-Brake-Pads-CBR-600-F4-RR-CBR600-99-06-2set_W0QQitemZ350200144505QQcmdZViewItem

The EBC pads run $36.95 per pair (i need 2 pairs for the front). 

I'm at that point where if i wait much longer i will start to damage the rotors...

Luckily the GS is in decent shape other than needing a new back tire... (bikes get expensive fast!)

Any suggestions are appreciated!

[fred]

I'm no great expert, but I'd imagine that these pads are at most a little less effective and will probably not last as long as more expensive ones. They'd probably also squeak and drive you crazy. These pads are only half the price. For a $35 critical safety item, I'm not sure I'd skimp, but that's just me. Why not just save up and ride the bike with good brakes until you've got the $70 you need for some good pads?

[daliumong]

I'm in need of some new brake pads on the front of my 99' CBR600f4.  I'm kinda strapped for cash at the moment due to buying the bike, new tires (front & back) and rear brake pads. 

So my question is, would i be okay running these cheap pads?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-FRONT-Brake-Pads-CBR-600-F4-RR-CBR600-99-06-2set_W0QQitemZ350200144505QQcmdZViewItem

The EBC pads run $36.95 per pair (i need 2 pairs for the front). 

I'm at that point where if i wait much longer i will start to damage the rotors...

Luckily the GS is in decent shape other than needing a new back tire... (bikes get expensive fast!)

Any suggestions are appreciated!

i'd say dont go with those pads
first off, with just a bit of hunting, i already found the same ebc pads for 28 bucks/caliper for the sintered metal
i'd imagine they would be around 21/caliper for the organic pads, so probably about 47ish shipped
and thats for some quality pads with good stopping power

buying those crap pads at that shipping rate will run you 70 bucks for 2 sets of pads
so no, don't buy those for sure

[daliumong]

heres the link to a site i always use to buy individual parts (the shipping is the cheapest) i usually use this other place if my orders go above 80ish bucks for free shipping

this place doesn't offer the cheaper organic pads, although these sintered metal ones will last longer and bite harder

http://whitebuffaloracing.com/shopexd.asp?id=582

[qwertydude]

You'll probably be fine with those pads, granted there are one of two possibilities. You get a pad that grips decent but wears out fast, they grip just ok and last long, another possibility though I think more unlikely you get crappy grip and short life. Seriously they really can't be worse than the cheaper OEM stuff. And unless you're really stomping on your brakes you probably don't need all the extra grip. Dual discs on a sportbike are really designed for fade resistance. Ultimate stopping power is already there since even on a GS with cheap brakes you'll brakie, it just takes more lever effort. So my ultimate advice for buying cheap pads, get a grip exerciser and you won't lose any brake power at all.

[daliumong]

just sayin tho

would you rather get

quality pads for 47 shipped for a pair
or no name pads for 70 shipped?

its kind of a no-brainer

[gsJack]

The price on the no name pads is for 2 sets for both calipers.  The EBC HH pad price is for only one set.  So it's about $27 plus $8 shipping for the no names.  That's still a good price for the EBC HH at the Buffalo place but it's $57 plus shipping not $47 for 2 sets.

[gsJack]

I used only EBC organic and/or HH pads on my GSs for years but I discovered I needed a set of fronts immediately when changing the front tire about 2 years ago so I picked up a set of Emgo pads from Shadetree where I get my tires to use until I could mail order some EBC pads.

Well 2 years and 20k miles later the Emgo fronts are still on and only about half worn, just checked them.  That's the longest lasting pads I've used so far but that could be partially because I'm starting to ride like an old man, about time I'm told by friends.     I've added Emgo rears since and like these pads.  The grip is between the EBC organic and HH pads and feels very good.  Only one small negative I think, they don't grab immediately when wet like the EBC did, takes a second to dry and grip.  Could be a good point though, you wouldn't be as likely to lock up if you hit them hard and fast in an emergency when wet.

http://www.shadetreepowersports.com/

[daliumong]

haha wow i fail on two counts, simple arithmetic and reading comprehension