New brakes for SP 500
May 15, 2000 | 10:13 PM
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Well, they finally wore down. 2100 enjoyable miles in mostly snow, and it looks like she needs a new set of pads. Anyone bought pads from EBC or something else, maybe through Dennis Kirk? I have heard that EBC makes a good pad, and would rather not buy a Polaris part at their prices. Haven't got my Dennis Kirk catalog yet, and was wondering if anyone knows the part number as well.
May 16, 2000 | 01:18 PM
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SWAC,
Here's the scoop. As everyone else says, use the EBC pads. Here in Ottawa I can get them at any of the motorcycle dealers (with a day or two delivery). They are made by EBC but are distributed by Kimpex. The EBC part numbers are as follows:
Rear: FA270R at $40.00 for the set
Front: FA159R at $25.50 per wheel (ie x2)
In EBC pads an X at the end of the part number means standard pads. An R means heavy duty sintered metallic pads (seems to be the pad of choice). An SV means severe duty carbon. The pads get harder on the rotors as they go up in hardness. The harder the pad the more likely you are to get squeaking when sand and such is ingested. The sintered metallic pads are excellent.
They are all easy to change. Let us know if you need any help.
The prices quoted are Canadian.
DJ
Here's the scoop. As everyone else says, use the EBC pads. Here in Ottawa I can get them at any of the motorcycle dealers (with a day or two delivery). They are made by EBC but are distributed by Kimpex. The EBC part numbers are as follows:
Rear: FA270R at $40.00 for the set
Front: FA159R at $25.50 per wheel (ie x2)
In EBC pads an X at the end of the part number means standard pads. An R means heavy duty sintered metallic pads (seems to be the pad of choice). An SV means severe duty carbon. The pads get harder on the rotors as they go up in hardness. The harder the pad the more likely you are to get squeaking when sand and such is ingested. The sintered metallic pads are excellent.
They are all easy to change. Let us know if you need any help.
The prices quoted are Canadian.
DJ
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May 16, 2000 | 02:42 PM
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As for the pads, you should be receiving your dennis kirk catolog soon. They just started sending them a few weeks ago. You might also try Shadetree Outdoors. (1-888-Shadetree). Ask the operator what kinds of pads they are offering for the sportsman. Never hurts to make a free call to compare prices.
As for the replacement, the brakes are easy to replace. I am no mechanic and had no trouble changing them myself. All you need is basic tools and a few hours and the job is done. Give it a try. My only advice is to clean the brake calibers good while you have them apart and bleed them out when you are done.
As for the pads, you should be receiving your dennis kirk catolog soon. They just started sending them a few weeks ago. You might also try Shadetree Outdoors. (1-888-Shadetree). Ask the operator what kinds of pads they are offering for the sportsman. Never hurts to make a free call to compare prices.
As for the replacement, the brakes are easy to replace. I am no mechanic and had no trouble changing them myself. All you need is basic tools and a few hours and the job is done. Give it a try. My only advice is to clean the brake calibers good while you have them apart and bleed them out when you are done.
May 17, 2000 | 12:15 AM
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Jaime,
Good question on the US brake pad pricing. I have often wondered if ordering from Dennis Kirk or similar would be cost effective for us Canadians. In general I find it is cheaper to buy in Canada. The US pricing often looks good but by the time the package arrives the price has escalated due to shipping, import charges, local taxes, US to Canadian dollar conversion etc.
The conversion to US dollars is about 1.47. Therefore the rear pads at $40 Canadian work out to about $27 US.
DJ
Good question on the US brake pad pricing. I have often wondered if ordering from Dennis Kirk or similar would be cost effective for us Canadians. In general I find it is cheaper to buy in Canada. The US pricing often looks good but by the time the package arrives the price has escalated due to shipping, import charges, local taxes, US to Canadian dollar conversion etc.
The conversion to US dollars is about 1.47. Therefore the rear pads at $40 Canadian work out to about $27 US.
DJ