Author Topic: rear brake pads k3 1200 (Read 2892 times)

slo coach · « **on:** March 01, 2006, 04:19:10 PM »

when i run my bike through the testing station, once a year to get a new w.o.f [warrant of fitness] or safety inspection,they always ask if you can ride the bike inside the building and lock up the back wheel to show them the back brakes work,a moment i dread as i find myself making excuses like,,,its a heavy bike and the speed is to low to lock up...but after riding a 20 year old kawasaki recently ,the rear brakes on my bike have always been poor .....its been suggested to change the pads to a better quality pad,but of course the bike shops just sell you what is in stock...anybody got a better brand of pads in mind ..cheers slo

SHREDDER · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2006, 05:05:51 PM »

EBC is pretty good and not too expensive either.

ray nielsen · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2006, 07:06:12 PM »

I'll echo the recommendation for EBC pads.

I have their kevlar pads on my 2003 Bandit 1200 and while I haven't done so, I think I could lock up the rear wheel. They seem better than the stock pads with more friction.

Usually rear brake pads are of a lower friction coefficient than front pads. The dual letter designator for friction is usually FF or GG on the rear pads while GG or HH are usual for the front.

Resist the temptation to use HH pads on the back, they'll lock up much too easily and may cause problems. A friend used HH pads on a sidecar once and just about got into an accident as the motorcycle pivoted right around the sidecar after the sidecar wheel locked prematurely.

Jacknife · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2006, 03:22:15 AM »

Yer, i use the EBC organic on the back while having the HH on the front. Sounds abit of a dodgy test when you have to lock your back brake!

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2006, 11:04:19 AM »

The best way to improve the rear brake's responsiveness is to install a stainless steel brake line.

AFAIK, EBC, Galfer, SBS, etc, only make stock compound rear brake pads for the B12.

So, does this Kiwi inspection require you to lock the wheel, or just demonstrate the rear brake works? If they require lockup, how do they deal with ABS bikes?

slo coach · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2006, 09:03:15 PM »

our small local workshops can test or the big govt stations,iwait in line with all the cars,who's brakes get tested on the big rollers in the floor,and the result of the test is printed out on the computer..i suspect they ask to see the wheel locked up to confirm the brakes do work,as they don't have that many bikes through they are a little unsure and my brake never locks up but after a short discussion with them they always pass it,it just always reminds me that the rear brakes definitly don't work as well as other bikes i have ridden,they seem fine at front and rear combined braking at higher speeds when going for it,but at slower speeds i suspect using the rear brake only won't do much good..slo

Red01 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2006, 11:30:42 AM »

Not nearly as well as using the front brake only...