EBC "HH" pads on the rear

[peter k]

Got 48000 Km, s out of genuine brake pads on the rear
Since then I have done a further 17000 Kim's and worn 2 more non genuine sets of rear pads out .these pads were $50 per pair . My riding style has not changed much if anything I may have slowed down some . I have just ordered the genuine triumph rear pads at a cost of $80 .genuine to me seems to be the go.

 

[CanberraR3]

I'm running HH front and rear. Just love the feel up front. No locking problem with the rear. Never needed a clutch lever either. Who's needed a clutch lever?

 

[Mittzy]

I'm running HH front and rear. Just love the feel up front. No locking problem with the rear. Never needed a clutch lever either. Who's needed a clutch lever?

*****......

 

[captain jack]

I'm running EBC HH sintered pads all round, love em, no loccking up problems, unless of course i want to.

 

[jthree]

I found it funny to read this today because I went for a ride last night and it occurred to me that I pretty much never use my rear brakes. It's not just a Rocket thing because I got to thinking that I rarely used them on the VTX either. The only time I really use the rear is if I'm stopped on a hill and want to take my hand off the front.

So, I'm not sure what pads I have but you can have mine if you like

 

[Rocket Scientist]

I found it funny to read this today because I went for a ride last night and it occurred to me that I pretty much never use my rear brakes. It's not just a Rocket thing because I got to thinking that I rarely used them on the VTX either. The only time I really use the rear is if I'm stopped on a hill and want to take my hand off the front.

So, I'm not sure what pads I have but you can have mine if you like

I only use mine in holy $hit circumstances. Somebody posted about tests where the rear brake didn't alter stopping times. I don't doubt a professional, who can control the front brake well enough to almost lift the rear wheel, probably wouldn't gain anything by applying the rear. For the knuckle draggers like me, I still think it helps. I put "HH" pads in the front a couple years ago. Compared to them, the back brakes feel like you have to stand on them. I bought "HH"s for both ends to have on hand. It wasn't until after I bought them that I thought about the locking up problem. I haven't had a lockup yet and hope I don't. If it does turn out to be a problem I can buy one of those anti-lockup gizzies that go on the brake line.

 

[jthree]

The Holy $hit moments are what, I think, we all take for granted and probably should actually practice more. I know I'm guilty and it's just at that moment that the rear does lock up that one realizes it's too late to practice Especially when panic tends to force the foot down that bit harder and everything just spirals badly out of control.
I was riding with a buddy one time and we came to a red light a little faster than maybe we should. I grabbed a handful (and a footful) of brakes. There was a rather loud screeching sound and the smell of burning rubber. I looked at my buddy and laughed and said "what the he!! are you doing?" and which point he gave me the "look" and said, "that was you ya moron!" Ooops

 

[albertaduke]

I only use mine in holy $hit circumstances. Somebody posted about tests where the rear brake didn't alter stopping times. I don't doubt a professional, who can control the front brake well enough to almost lift the rear wheel, probably wouldn't gain anything by applying the rear. For the knuckle draggers like me, I still think it helps. I put "HH" pads in the front a couple years ago. Compared to them, the back brakes feel like you have to stand on them. I bought "HH"s for both ends to have on hand. It wasn't until after I bought them that I thought about the locking up problem. I haven't had a lockup yet and hope I don't. If it does turn out to be a problem I can buy one of those anti-lockup gizzies that go on the brake line.

I wrote about the uselessness of rear brakes and I should have explained better the reason as to why I, like JTHREE I hardly ever use them except in a turn to modify the radius of the line. however those who swear by their usage of it I say if it works for you great ..
remember that in heavy braking it will NOT REDUCE STOPPING DISTANCE . but for casual slowing down or stopping it is alright ..OR RIDING TWO UP . the pads material will make a difference but also the disc material IE stainless steel vs nonferrous or best cast iron.. anyway just remember rely 80% on front and 10% on rear in heavy usage . the last 10% is for HOLY S**T SHE CHANGED LANE...WTF. meaning lock up drift left or right counter steer and avoid the cage.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

I wrote about the uselessness of rear brakes and I should have explained better the reason as to why I, like JTHREE I hardly ever use them except in a turn to modify the radius of the line. however those who swear by their usage of it I say if it works for you great ..
remember that in heavy braking it will NOT REDUCE STOPPING DISTANCE . but for casual slowing down or stopping it is alright ..OR RIDING TWO UP . the pads material will make a difference but also the disc material IE stainless steel vs nonferrous or best cast iron.. anyway just remember rely 80% on front and 10% on rear in heavy usage . the last 10% is for HOLY S**T SHE CHANGED LANE...WTF. meaning lock up drift left or right counter steer and avoid the cage.

I'm not sure I agree. If I'm in a hard stop and apply the rear brake as hard as I can without locking it up, it is going to get very hot. It takes energy to produce heat. That energy is coming from the inertia that is moving the bike forward. I think if you had a sensitive enough test, even dragging your feet would still shorten the distance somewhat.

 

[HansO]

If it does turn out to be a problem I can buy one of those anti-lockup gizzies that go on the brake line.

I have had one fitted for while now while I have not had a oh **** moment I have tried it out braking heavily with out the front and managed to not lock up while stomping on the fear brake I personally think it is a good investment