Rear Brake Pad Recommendation?

lotus said:

I purchased a used 2022 GT with 25K miles a couple months ago and love it. I've been able to put ~1000 miles on it so far. Given it's a
premium bike, I've been a little disappointed with the performance of the rear brake. Yes, it has had the master cylinder replaced and
I've changed the fluid with a good purge. No air in the line. I'm satisfied with the front dual discs.
Given it's Brembo, I expect the rear to be better. It still has the original brake pads with 25%(?) left.

I'd like to try changing the pads to see if I can get more stopping power in the rear. I don't care about longevity so much as
stopping power. Don't want racing pads because they won't be used at that heat level.
Understand this is very subjective and same as asking about a brand of engine oil one prefers. Everybody has a differing opinion.

Can somebody with experience in this area recommend an appropriate brand/model of pad?
Thanks in advance,
Larry

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zenbiker said:

For some unknown reason, our rear brakes are poor. My 2021 had the rear done under warranty after having experienced very poor performance as a brand new bike.
All seemed better but gradually degraded so just had them bled again.
Why this remains a problem with Brermbo Stylema brakes remains a mystery!

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lotus said:

I purchased a used 2022 GT with 25K miles a couple months ago and love it. I've been able to put ~1000 miles on it so far. Given it's a
premium bike, I've been a little disappointed with the performance of the rear brake. Yes, it has had the master cylinder replaced and
I've changed the fluid with a good purge. No air in the line. I'm satisfied with the front dual discs.
Given it's Brembo, I expect the rear to be better. It still has the original brake pads with 25%(?) left.

I'd like to try changing the pads to see if I can get more stopping power in the rear. I don't care about longevity so much as
stopping power. Don't want racing pads because they won't be used at that heat level.
Understand this is very subjective and same as asking about a brand of engine oil one prefers. Everybody has a differing opinion.

Can somebody with experience in this area recommend an appropriate brand/model of pad?
Thanks in advance,
Larry

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lotus said:

Hmm....didn't think of that possibility

I did call my local Triumph dealer yesterday and asked if they carried upgraded pads. I asked for the EBC double H's in particular and the
parts guy looked it up and did find a EBC part number. I had him order ($61) the rear set and told me he'll have them in a week. We'll see what shows up.
Now that you've pointed out the high wear on Brembo rotor's, I'll talk to the service department to see if they have experienced that.
Somebody had recommended Brembo pads, but couldn't find any for the rear. I even went to the Brembo site looked. Nothing.
I'll let you know what I find out....Larry

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papanorm said:

I recently did a brake fluid flush and improved the rear brake a bunch. The front is solid too. I used a MityVAc bleeder that uses my compressor.

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zenbiker said:

For some unknown reason, our rear brakes are poor. My 2021 had the rear done under warranty after having experienced very poor performance as a brand new bike.
All seemed better but gradually degraded so just had them bled again.
Why this remains a problem with Brermbo Stylema brakes remains a mystery!

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