I just got my new brass brake pads from Box Brakes last night and boy do they ever at least look cool. They are supposed to last 4 times longer than any sintered pad and they do not mess up the rotor because of being a soft metal.

Has anyone else used these? I haven't been able to get out and try them but if they work they sure will be a whole lot nicer than the other ones, currently I only get about 10-15 hours to a set of pads.

They were a little expensive $40.00 shipped but if they do what they are supposed to do then it will be nice.

Balzak
2000 still broke modded up scrambler 400 2x4

 

I have been Gary Box's customer for over 6 months now,in fact,I ALLWAYS keep a pair of his pads in STOCK in my pole barn.You will without doubt,be VERY amazed and happy with his rear brass pads.I have not tried his front pads YET,however,as soon as the front ''severe duty'' pads wear out from Polaris,I'll be installing them.

Best of luck,
Bill

 

I have the problem of brake pads going out quickly on my bike. I put brand new ones on and in one ride the damn things were gone. My rear ones held up from factory and still had full pad on them until after my last ride there is like no pad left. Are there any pads out there that will hold up to mud/water riding or is there any type of sealant I can put on them to help them stay clean??

 

I installed them on my Scrambler in March. I did the break-in procedure but maybe a bit to fast because I jumped right into the mud and slush with them. They lasted, in my opinion, about three times longer than my previous pads. It was hard to tell because I was preoccupied with my new-found 55 HP+ machine. I did a lot of drag racing, which uses brakes like crazy when stopping from 60 MPH to 0 MPH to rag on the losers' quads every time... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]

They are a very nice product and definately worth buying. When I put the second set of BoxBrakes on I will check the odometer and try to keep track of the brake-life. I am super hard on my brakes and these brass ones are up to par!

Muddy4Life...did you notice any decrease in braking power? Just curious because mine fealt a bit less strong...not much, but just a bit... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

Anyone got web address to order from?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

regnar
Go to Box Brakes. Hope this helps.

 

Hi this is the first time i have heard of Brass pads In Canada anyway!
if these things do work I also have a 6X6 with dual calipers in the rear
that will be due so i get about 500 miles to a set of pads last time i had know idea they where worn and it cost me new disks also.
please email me with more info on these kenclark@bikemail.com

 

Hey Xplor
Drag racing will eat pads. But the solid brass evolved specifically for sand mud and water. Down here is South Louisiana thats all there is. If you are drag racing, its down a sand bar or a muddy field into the muddy water.

Glad to hear from you. Send me an email if you ever need anything.

Good luck to all,
GB

 

Will do Brass Pad. I figure with my ususal riding in mud, trails, at camp that the pads will last even longer. Plus the price they cost is less than the stock heavy duties here at the dealer. Last summer I payed about 65$ for my Polaris pads. They lasted three rides![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Plus, when I come to think of it we did do a ton of high speed runs on my last ride...the sand field ended right at the woods so braking was a must! The stockers would not have even lasted the day!

Very good product...worth getting!Text

 

I am considering buying a Xplorer 400. WOuld you recomend the machine and have you had any problems?