I got 6,000 miles, so I was thinking of replacing the brake pads?

How hard is this to do and who has the best deal on a new set of pads-front and rear? How many miles do the average set of oem pads last? I can see I have some pad material on the rear , but the front I can't see.nthego:

 

I doubt that you need new brake pads at 6,000 miles. That seems a bit soon but if you're getting thin then you might be looking for sticking brake calipers. Or do you mean you have put 6,000 miles on the bike since you got it? Brake pads are pretty easy to change, especially the front ones because it's easy to see what you're doing. I think there's a service manual .pdf on the forum somewhere and that is really a handy thing to have. I have the DT copy and use it constantly.

FWIW I had to change my rear brake pads before my fronts. That's the first time that has ever happened and I think it must be due to the linked brakes.

 

It is easy, just replaced mine yesterday, got the EBC FA261HH double sintered. I don't know if or when the PO ever replaced the pads, but I am glad I did, there wasn't much left. The hardest bolt to get to was on the rear, close to axle and not much room, ended up using 12mm combination wrench, not enough room for socket wrench.

Uneven pads from left caliper. My rear pads were worse too! They are so easy to pop off, I will clean and lube pins and slides more often.

 

FYI: Uneven pad wear is very common in brake systems that use a floating or semi floating caliper w/ slide pins. +1 Allyance on cleaning & lubing slide pins.

On pad wear, everybody is different. One rider could get 6k miles, another 20k miles. Brake pads can become contaminated with foreign debris & loose there effectiveness. If there old & don't feel like they have good bite then by all means replace them regardless of wear. I've got 20k on mine (original OEM) & they'll easily last the rest of the season.

 

I had the brake fluid flushed out and they seem better, but I was thinking sense I have these expensive brakes -abs, I should make sure everything is working perfect. I bet the pins have no grease and the pads aren't working perfect either. so it seems like a good project to do. the brakes are working ok, just not perfect. It seems like EBC makes better pads too then the originals. this isn't a rush job where the brakes aren't working.:mechanic:

 

get the ebc hh best brake pad ever:tyrannosaurus:better than stock dumb honda. everything honda makes is junk:kiwi-fruit::biggrin-new::triumphant:i dont need steering dampener because i avoid potholes in arkansas silly dotffended::couple_inlove:I always fill up my gas tank to record mileage and never hit vtec but i should to make sure my 5w40 oil get all the valves lubed up--its the best oil evar:single_eye::eek-new:i have a dog it barks. this girl has been calling my phone should i answer? its my wife. hope shes not asking for money:listening_headphone:cower::uncomfortableness:bridgestone bt-023 best tire in the world because they are on my bike now. i fill up to max pressure because i have no idea what im doing. :chaingun:something about badbilly or randy.

Hope this helps.

:confused-new::smug::gorilla:irate::love_heart::smiley_simmons::butterfly::crazy::tiger::glee:ig::distress::frown::hat::argue2::dance::nerd::treehugger::rain::twitch::cheersaf::flame::smiliehump::smiliehump::cell::gun3:hone::spy::funky::vtr2:

 

my Castrol 10-40 rt and 10-50 w are working perfect. its only $7 a qt full syn oil group 4. It looks like ebc hh is the way to go-I would guess with ebc and abs and m5 tires, I would be able to out stop anything on the road. My old r6 had some powerfull stoppers too, ss lines. I don't think SS lines are necessary with the abs Honda, but I might be wrong.:kc10:

 

A 2014 Honda Civic stop 60-0 mph in 118 feet.

A 2014 BMW S1000RR with the worlds most advanced ABS and supersport tires stops 60-0 mph in 116 feet.

Food for thought, cars can stop just as fast as bikes. Don't be fooled.

 

Braided steel lines will put more of your braking effort to the brakes since the lines will not expand like rubber lines. Since your '06 is just 8 years old the lines aren't as spongy as some lines that are 10-12 years old. Don't get me wrong you'd notice a difference, and to me it's worth it, but it's not night and day difference. The VFR has great brakes, the HH pads and stainless lines just add the gravy.

And don't forget while you can stop on a dime, that yo-yo behind you probably can't, so be sure to be aware of the dummies to your rear.

 

I do a little bit at a time, these aren't cheap things to do. I do some more research as the brakes are working ok right now. I got my 2 pound battery coming soon shoria, taking off close to 6 pounds and adding some more juice to the starter, By the way I noticed I was trying to start the bike up to fast. Waiting another ten secs after turing the key worked better and the penetrating oil also helped throttle be less sticky. One of these days I might actually know what I am doing!:boxing2::spit::crutch::twitch:

 

6K miles on a set of pas seems a little wrong to me. I realize that everyone uses their brakes differently but hell, I got one shit pile more that that on both front and rear of my ABS brakes. I would have to check my records but I am sure I am only on my 3rd or 4th set. ANd I have over 110K miles on mine Last time they were changed, they really did not even need to be changed but I was flushing the system, installing auto bleeders and preparing for a long trip. ALready had the brake pads so thought what the hell.

Changing them was easy. I watched.

 

@ thegreatsomebody....you are hurting my feelings buster. I'm telling your mom.

 

We can only hope...

 

Great nobody have no cats hello to kitty and slick fifity all fall down.

 

Randy says I can get another 10,000 or more out of the brakes-I guess, I think of something else to do-I think I will just ride it!hwell:ound::drinker::smokin:

 

I changed my pads to ebc hh cause I wanted to. Do what you want, not what everyone tells you to do. Change em out if it will make you happy. But seriously, quit telling people to run 10w-50.

 

10-50w rt Castrol is a great oil in the summer, its not dino oil so there is Zero problem with flow rate. I think the rating is a bit off on syn oil, the way I look at it is the 10-50w is only a little thicker then 10-40. But your right about the EBC hh pads-they are much better than stockers and it looks easy to put them on the front. Where can I get them the cheapest? I think Randy is a different animal, he just likes to go 1,000 miles, so its little wonder how far he can go on a set a brake pads he never uses. I am usually just a 30-40 miler rider, so I like to go fast when I get going and I think it would be fun to see how fast I can get this beast to stop. I get around to it sometimes this summer-EBC HH pads and SS lines too with m5 tires-I doubt anything can stop as fast with abs.:spy::stickhorse::cheersaf::flame::dance:

 

:focus: Are you an oil salesman? Every post is about your 10w50

 

Also, stronger pads won't make you stop faster, just so you know. Your abs is going to kick in based on tire grip, either brake pad, stock or hh, will lock front and rear with enough force. The hh is better due to more bite with less force, and resistance to fade over prolonged, heavy use. Btw, a new corvette stops 60 to 0 under 100 feet, the vfr cannot stop this fast, no matter what you do. Best to ride smart and have an exit path, don't believe you can stop faster than the car in front of you--you most likely can't.

 

SOW needs to cut the BS aboot mileage unless he is doing weekly Iron Butts instead of shemale butts.

Real brakes would be double rotor Lockheeds on both ends. OMG, I made another pun! Shit happens.

SOW may be the first dude on this forum to blow an engine using the "best" oil.