I'm just having trouble with my EBC disc brakes lasting. Whats a good pad that lasts long in the dust and mud?

 

I just put a set of R series sintered metal EBC brakes on my 400. This is the 1st set of the R's. I put 2 sets of the 84X series on before and wore them out in less than a season of riding. They are too soft and wear out quickly. Especially in the coal region of PA! I'll see how these new one's hold up.
I will say that the sintered metal pads are twice as thick as the standard pads.

 

I don't really know what kind of EBC's I had. I had them on my quadsport and they lasted 1 year. Thats pretty good considering I ride every day. I took them off again to today and cleaned a little more mud off them. I'm bleeding them right now so maybe they will work better.

 

Well I guess only me and 400exrydr own brakes.

 

Well, I just finished putting 6 hours into working on my 1999 400ex. I redid my valves, lubed the clutch cable, worked on the headlight assembly, and put new brakes all around. The first time I changed my rear brakes(last year) I replaced them(stock) with SBK's. They lasted about a year. Not bad I thought. I recently ordered EBC's for the ex. I got the "R" type. They were supposed to be for muddy conditions, which is where I ride alot. I have never had any experience with EBC's before so I hope they are good quality. Soon to find out.

I have a question about doing brakes. How do you bleed the brakes after installing new pads? I tried to do it the way I thought I was supposed to, but they are pretty spongey(sp?). Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

I've never had to bleed my brake lines after changing just the brake pads. Just pump the pedal a few times...

Eric

 

I tried that but my front brake lever almost touched the grip. Never did that before. I must have done something wrong. When I was trying to push the piston in on the right caliper I had to open the master cylinder cap to relieve some pressure. Maybe I sucked in some air then? Agree or disagree? Anyone?

 

I've had really good luck with the Magnum semi-met. pads. If your rotor is worn it will greatly reduce the life of your pads;

 

CBRSLIDER: RE: bleading brakes. I have found the easiest way to bleed the brakes, and especially the front ones is to use a syringe and force the fluid from the caliper up to the master cylinder. Just keep pushing it up until you get no more air bubbles.

 

Sounds like a good idea, but where do ya find a syringe to do that? Sounds like it would have to be pretty big.