midnightrider1300 Posted June 4, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 4, 2012 my 05 RMV NEEDS break pads on the front, my question is when I order do I have to order 2 sets or do u get the pads for both sides in a set when u order for the model? i know this may sound dumb but i really have no clue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 4, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 4, 2012 Read most ads and they will tell you. But it is two sets. There are some ads out there selling all three as a package. You should check a little on what kind of material you want to use. Some eat rotors a lot faster. Some stop better.Some just sit there and look pretty without much stopping power. All kinds of differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider1300 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted June 4, 2012 Read most ads and they will tell you. But it is two sets. There are some ads out there selling all three as a package. You should check a little on what kind of material you want to use. Some eat rotors a lot faster. Some stop better.Some just sit there and look pretty without much stopping power. All kinds of differences. thanks.. well where i'm looking dosen't say...I guess I'll have 2 call them and ask. Dan what kind do u prefer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allwx Posted June 4, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 4, 2012 oem Yam brake pads for the front are around $26 a set (you'll need a set for each caliper) online. Probably cost around $35 a set at the local dealer. I've run both oem and EBC pads in most of my bikes. Generally I can't tell the difference, and EBC pads can be a few $ cheaper. However, next time you have an opportunity, lay a set of EBC pads down on the bench next to a new set of oem. To me the oem pads "look" much nicer. Higher quality. The one problem I've occasionally had with the EBC pads is that they don't fit well in a caliper. My last set of EBC that I put into my now-gone 05 Roadstar fit so loosely that they rattled around going over bumps. I've not had any fit problems with the oem. And the price is so similar, it hardly makes sense to not go oem, unless there is some performance factor that appeals to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 4, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 4, 2012 I've used several different ones on the 1st Gens. Don't really pay much attention to the brakes. 2nd Gen owners should know a lot more about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted June 4, 2012 Share #6 Posted June 4, 2012 I've used several different ones on the 1st Gens. Don't really pay much attention to the brakes. 2nd Gen owners should know a lot more about this. Guess they have to hit the brakes so you 1st Geners can catch up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted June 4, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 4, 2012 I've tried several but prefer the EBC HH pads. Many here use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider1300 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted June 4, 2012 thanks, i appreciate every1's input. It's always better to learn from ppl who have experience & who have been there done that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted June 4, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 4, 2012 You'll need to buy a set per side Donnie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider1300 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted June 5, 2012 You'll need to buy a set per side Donnie... Kinda what i thought, BUT i wanted to make sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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