rndnick Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 As the title says, I've jsut bought some new discs and want to fit them, the pads that are cuurently fitted are EBC HH's and are only a couple of months old. Are they ok to reuse again as the pads still look like new? Or am I just trying to be a cheap fecker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blow_away Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Get some new pads. Treat yourself to some Brembos. Don't be a tightwad, these are your brakes, i.e. the things that keep you out of the ditch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomfoolery Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 As above. New pads are essential, and I'd go with Brembos, too. Fitted some along with 2nd hand discs a few months ago. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Essential? That's a bit strong isn't it? I've swapped discs (and will be doing so again soo, as soon as the posty sorts himself out) many times, all i've ever done is given the pads a squirt of cleaner and a roughing up with some emery cloth or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredie Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 should be fine . no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_zac Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Personally I wouldn't, once they bed in it will be OK. Al, what about when you run wets and swap wheels discs, you aren't changing pads then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysp1 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 if the pads are only a couple months old then leave them on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc30sp1 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 some warranties are void unless you fit new pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blow_away Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Personally I wouldn't, once they bed in it will be OK. Al, what about when you run wets and swap wheels discs, you aren't changing pads then? I swap brake pads when I swap the wheel. I have a set of pads for each wheel IYSWIM. (Well only on the front, I don't use the rear brake ) If your disks where so bad that they need replacing, then the chances are that your pads are worn inconsistently. Whilst hopefully they will eventually bed back in, how long is that going to take? All the while you are riding with brakes that are compromised. For the £40 or so that the pads will cost, I can't see the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Have a look at the pad surface, if they've got ridges in them then use some emery to flatte them or if it's bad renew them. Use them for a whle (heat cycle the disks) then take them out nd check them for glaazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intra Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I swap brake pads when I swap the wheel. I have a set of pads for each wheel IYSWIM. (Well only on the front, I don't use the rear brake ) If your disks where so bad that they need replacing, then the chances are that your pads are worn inconsistently. Whilst hopefully they will eventually bed back in, how long is that going to take? All the while you are riding with brakes that are compromised. For the £40 or so that the pads will cost, I can't see the point. For a couple of cents worth of emery tape and a piece of wood you can save that £40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rndnick Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 For a couple of cents worth of emery tape and a piece of wood you can save that £40. And indeed I have. Quick rub over with some 120, nice clean and reapply of some copper goo, back in and working lovely. (and the £40 saved allowed me to buy some shiny new stainless caliper bolts to replace the 'made with 70% butter' originals.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xup Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 i always put the emery paper on a mirror tile iv got knocking about in the garage (because its propper flat innit) and gently rub the pads in a circular motion until they have a flat dull uniform apparence on the pad surface, bung em back in and bed them into the new discs as you would with new pads. jobs a goodun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rndnick Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Just wanted to add a reply to this to say; fitted some new pads weekend just gone, along with some titanium pins (hold the pads in) which have given a very much improved braking feel. The lever feel and the decceleration rate seems to be huge amounts better than before. The initial bite from even a gently lever squeeze gets the bike slowing rapidly. Definetly worth the £80 it cost me to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 May I ask where you got the Ti pins from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rndnick Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Pro Bolt. The 4 cost approx £40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Ferodo make Brembo's pads .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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