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)
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)
dy-04.JPG (2483 bytes)
#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)