SET OF DECENT PADS

[gsf1200 0]

COME ON GUYS, THE BANDIT IS UP AND RUNNING AFTER A NEW SET OF CARBS WERE FITTED ,IM NOW AFTER A FULL SET OF DECENT PADS,FRONT AND BACK,I AM CONFUSED AS THE PRICE IS SO DIFFERENT FOR DIFFERENT MAKES AND IM LOST I DONT KNOW WHAT TO BUY ,ANY HELP ,OR ADVICE WOULD BE NICE THANX GUYS I KNOW SOMEONE WILL HELP.HOPEFULLY

[smilinjack 0]

EBC organic

[dick65 0]

depends on your budget

[smilinjack 0]

@dick65 wrote:

depends on your budget

I'd have to disagree with that mate-when I put the brakes on I want to be sure of what's in there, so if that means spending an extra tenner, so be it. I've had EBC in all my bikes and they work well without grabbing, and they're kinder to discs than sintered metal ones. Recommended

[dick65 0]

i know what you mean alan,i always buy the best i can usually EBC as well, not keen on sintered though,i did try armstrong organic pads once and werent too bad,didnt last as long as EBC though

[day101 0]

sintered pads for me always

[bladerunner 0]

EBC HH

[madsod 0]

also if you still have the stock lines then bin them as you should put new on after four years , And make sure all pistons move in the calipers , If this is not done then you will have bad brakes no matter what pads you have on the bike

[Kenb 0]

@smilinjack wrote:

@dick65 wrote:

depends on your budget

I'd have to disagree with that mate-when I put the brakes on I want to be sure of what's in there, so if that means spending an extra tenner, so be it. I've had EBC in all my bikes and they work well without grabbing, and they're kinder to discs than sintered metal ones. Recommended

Agreed

[Macie_UK 0]

Carbone Lorraine or OE on road bikes for me.
Had EBC when I put EBC discs on but didn't like them much TBH.
Don't bother shelling out for proper 'race' pads, rubbish when cold, mostly rubbish in the wet.

[gsf1200 0]

now im even more confused it now sounds like i need Goodridge Hoses and pads,does that meen i allso need a Goodridge,rear,and clutch hose aswell? Can any one tell me of anyone that can supply 1 a set of pads f&r 2 a full set of goodridge,and not to make it odd looking a clutch hose.i dont want to get ripped off.ive spent 3 days on the bay the foundry etc but someone on here must have done what im now being told needs to be done to the bike(97 mk1 1200 unfaired bandit 14000 mls 2 owners,slightly modded but not OTT)any help would be appreciated thanx S

[smilinjack 0]

@gsf1200 wrote:

now im even more confused it now sounds like i need Goodridge Hoses and pads,does that meen i allso need a Goodridge,rear,and clutch hose aswell? Can any one tell me of anyone that can supply 1 a set of pads f&r 2 a full set of goodridge,and not to make it odd looking a clutch hose.i dont want to get ripped off.ive spent 3 days on the bay the foundry etc but someone on here must have done what im now being told needs to be done to the bike(97 mk1 1200 unfaired bandit 14000 mls 2 owners,slightly modded but not OTT)any help would be appreciated thanx S

I generally buy consumables from wemoto who are keen on price, carry a good range of stuff, and respond promptly. You can actually enter your bike details and it lists off everything they stock for it.

Forget hoses, most overrated mod going unless you're planning regular and frequent crash stops. They look nice though. And unless your bike has high mileage or spends all it's life outside I'd suggest you're OK with what you've got. My 98 B12 has excellent, all original brakes. I've fitted stainless hoses on my ZZR and they're still underwhelming. Trust me mate, in the ordinary world which I inhabit a set of organic pads does very nicely and doesn't pound the shit out of the discs.

[dick65 0]

ive also got OEM clutch and brake hoses on my Ace they work fine and ive no need for braided as alan suggests get a good set of pads first and see how you get on i also use wemoto

[Chadatious 0]

get the best you can afford, best pads i found were carbons something, sport pads, they stoped like stink and worked good cold and hot, but lasted 2500 miles front and rear.

currentl using sinterd<< cant spell sorry. and they are pretty good and cost me £40 the set

[Stue11 0]

This is what i have on mine

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodridge-Suzuki-Gsf1200T-Y-Bandit-96-00-Braided-Clutch-Hose-Line-/120827082809?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1c21daf839

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wezmoto-Suzuki-Bandit-1200-Braided-Hoses-Front-Rear-Full-Stainless-Steel-/130625347425?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e69e09f61

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GSF1200-N-Bandit-96-00-FA145HH-x2-EBC-Front-Brake-Pads-/280726134673?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item415c94df91

and they also sell the rear pads too

[Oldfart 0]

EBC HH for me

[mdhillug03 0]

I used kyoto on my old bandit, 9 quid off ebay, as long as you have fresh brake fluid and levers that work. then you will be fine. I would rather change pads regularly for 10 quid and have frsh pads than spend 30 or more quid and not change as often.

Notice you live in lancashire, happy to help you fit then if you need help.

[dick65 0]

@mdhillug03 wrote:

I used kyoto on my old bandit, 9 quid off ebay, as long as you have fresh brake fluid and levers that work. then you will be fine. I would rather change pads regularly for 10 quid and have frsh pads than spend 30 or more quid and not change as often.

Notice you live in lancashire, happy to help you fit then if you need help.

i used kyoto on my old bandit 600 the rear crumbled in a week could have been a bad batch,i always buy EBC for my thunderace ive had them in 2 years and theyve hardly worn and i like armstrong organic as well although they wear quicker,use them on my xj900f i also like to dismantle and rebuild my calipers every 3 months