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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: JezzaPeach on May 03, 2019, 05:02:58 PM
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There have been a lots of posts on disc pads.
Has anyone found which give the best stopping power, and how many miles to bed in the DSS ones?
Many thanks
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Genuine Honda.
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I am interested to hear the replies as on my first ride on my 550 (which is fitted with new caliper and master cylinder ) i nearly s**t myself at the first stop!
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DS pads on my 750 didn't bed in at all after 1000 miles....put new ebc semi sintered in and big improvement straight away.
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I recently fitted EBC FA13V
Got them from the US.but work great.
DSS pads are hopeless. No bite .need lots of pressure.
Try FAO13V pads.they could be OK
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Many thanks. Seriously appreciate this advice.
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PS managed to find some in the UK on eBay listed as FA013V
Cheaper than imports. US ones say made in UK too !
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I second the comments about EBC. I have had these in my bike for many years and they are the best. Brake very gently for the first few miles to allow everything to bed down and you will find them excellent. Proper adjustment is essential. (Turn the screw until brake binds, back off until free then 1/4 turn more in the freeing direction, tighten lock nut)
People who have ridden newer bikes will find the brakes on these bikes to be a little alarming due to lack of feedback but the stopping distance is usually better than you think it is.
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Top tips as always. Many thanks all.