Brake pad recommendations

[Mike of Pa]

Which pad (and which brand brake fluid) do you recommend? I have a 99 200 EXC and rear braking is rather poor.

Thanks

Mike Mc Allister

 

[buffmaster]

I've heard good things from the mag's and in here about the EBC MXS pads. I don't have any time w/them, but I plan on using them to replace my current pads when the time comes. That is, unless somebody in here bashes them(w/good reason) or someone comes up w/a better pad.

 

[Jaybird]

mike,
I believe it's DOT 5 you want to stay away from. It seems it's too caustic for your system. Try DOT 4 or, if you can find it, DOT 5.2
I like the EBC pads. THe MXS may not last as long as some but will give you the best feel I think.

 

[MikeS]

Depends on HOw dry it is where you ride. I have the EBC semi metallic/carbon style pads. They work great on dry tracks. I ride alot of off road and after one muddy ride they stopped working and are almost worn away. For my style riding I will go back to the sintered style..OEM..they sometimes squeak and are hard on rotors but they stop under all conditions.

 

[angry jim]

I've had really bad luck with EBC pads on my 2000 exc200. They wore out fast in wet conditions didn't stop the bike well and squealed badly. I switched to Braking brand pads and have had none of the above problems.