72-76 front brake pad and replacement line choices

[gggGary]

Need to put some new pads on the 73, nearly all stock, I'm not racing it. Anyone have some input on how various pads work/feel?

Here's what I've found so far

No name from mikes

Part # 29-3508
Brake Pad Set 1973-76 XS650 TX650
Brake Pad Set 1973-76 XS650 TX650 (#29-3508)
Availability: In stock
$13.80 USD Set

EBC FA11 Kevlar organic pads

~$26 on fleabay




SBS Ceramic Brake Pads
Designed for flawless performance on all street bikes NOT factory-equipped with sintered metal pads.
High Friction brake pads provide the ultimate in stopping power no matter what the conditions.
Asbestos-free brakes using patented Unified Composite Technology.
All brake pad materials in two unified and balanced pads.
This balance ensures no hot spots, glazing, premature fading or excessive rotor wear. The result is powerful, fade-free braking performance, even in extreme conditions.

~$35


650 Central;
Early Caliper Brake Pads
Front Disc Pads

Vesrah Semi-Metallic Pads consists of Aramid Fiber, Metals, Abrasives, Lubricants, mixed with Phenol Resin.
Best initial bite and highest COF for '72-76. The BEST pad available for the early caliper ("T" tab)
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#BMAR20-4000..... $32.00



SuperCycle Front Disc Pads

Fits front on '72-76. Key tab style, containing asbestos


#BMCS33-3615..... $11.00



Front Disc Pads
72-76. Organic, "Black" compound ("T" tab)

#BVLE38-0110 ....... $30.00

HVC

Shims
Brake Pad Anti Vibration Shims
Set of 2
TX650 1973-74
XS2 Disk Brake
XS500 1975
XS650 1975-76
$9.95 (HVC200138)

 

[CDNTX650]

All I can say....don't buy no name pads.

 

[gggGary]

C'mon man NO ONE has replaced front pads? The pads on the 73 are not doing the job, takes a serious 5 finger vice grip squeeze to bring r down at a decent rate.

 

[Royboy]

gggGary, I use Vesrah SM pads on all my disc brake Yamahas. Totally satisfied with the performance. I haven't noticed them to be particularly noisy. I do think they are tougher on the disc surface than some others.

roy

 

[gggGary]

Put in a set of vesrah pads. I had to replace fork seals so R&R'd the caliper while I had everything apart. Kind of annoying; the wheel and fender have to come off to get the caliper out. I had done the MC earlier so the only piece left undone is the brake line. She's old boys, works fine, flows fine but well you know. So mikes is only offering chinese rubber lines, Galfer wants $90 Some other flea bayer is at $50 for two lines (retains the junction block) The 73 has a short steel line from the caliper with a threaded fitting to the hose section.

 

[weekendrider]

Maybe these folks could make you something that is cost effective and maybe a choice of colors?

Power Burow Hydraulics & Drive
5227 US Highway 12, Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 827-9074

 

[gggGary]

2 out of the three guys that replied to this thread have died, kinda depressing.

 

[MaxPete]

Ouch.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

2 out of the three guys that replied to this thread have died, kinda depressing.

Yes, Royboy and Weekendrider are missed by us all.
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