just wondering what everybody thinks the best replacement brake pads for a 500.h.o. would be.i split my riding 50% between mud and woods.
thanks alot

 

Here is a post from a few days ago ...

EBC sintered metallic pads. They are very tough compared to the Polaris pads. The fronts are EBC number FA159R (2 packs required, 1 set per side) and the backs are EBC number FA270R (1 pack required). Any motorcycle shop or ATV shop can get them. I use a local Honda dealer for them.

Some here recommend the all brass pads from Gary Box (his name here in the forum is brasspad). Personally I am not convinced. They say they last well but the stopping power is reduced. No thanks.

The best shop manual is the Polaris manual. It is very well illustrated and packed with information. It covers all Sportsman 500 and 335 models up to 2000 (except the diesel). It is Polaris part number 9915686 and costs about $30.

The parts manual is Polaris part number 9915480. It is also available on-line at the Polaris web site (the service manual is not).

Hope this helps,

DJ

 

I am on my second set of rear Brass brake pads from Gary Box.I am an avid mudder.These pads will out last ANY other pad currently out there by AT LEAST 2-1.

Deej says,
Stopping power is reduced,No thank you?Its real strange how he can make a comment like that and has never tried out the brakes himself.Only a very FEW of us actually have tried and tested the pads out,here's what I say,


Polaris rear brakes have never stopped effectively.They are aware of this problem and it is supposed to be fixed for the 2001 model ATVs.I can honestly say that the rear brass pads stop the ATV every bit as good as any pad out there today.Now it still does not stop real good,but neither does ANY pad you install on the rear of a Polaris ATV.The real advantage is in the mud,these pads LAST!

I have a set of front brass pads being made up for me.I do NOT know how well they will stop the ATV.I will give a full report on them after they are installed.
Best of luck,
Bill