Number of posts : 757 Location : New Brunswick, Canada Points : 5063 Registration date : 2013-06-27
Subject: Best prices on brakes Tue Nov 04, 2014 12:58 pm
I am looking to replace the front and rear brakes on the 2005 SWing. Any advice on which type is best and the best prices on them. I pick up my orders in Maine, so free mainland US shipping works great for me. BikeBandit price is about $68.00 US for a set, but I think there are better ones still. Thanks.
bigbird Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2387 Location : Winnipeg Points : 7906 Registration date : 2010-05-02
Subject: Re: Best prices on brakes Tue Nov 04, 2014 1:23 pm
From my experience, I'd stick with OEM. They fit perfectly, aren't overly pricey, and available from any Honda online retailer at a discounted price. They are organic, not sintered metallic, so they won't score your rotors.
cotetoi Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts : 757 Location : New Brunswick, Canada Points : 5063 Registration date : 2013-06-27
Subject: Re: Best prices on brakes Tue Nov 04, 2014 1:45 pm
Never thought of the scoring issues with the rotors !!! Something to consider, Thanks, Big Bird.
transam86 Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 140 Age : 62 Location : Gray GA Points : 5934 Registration date : 2009-02-25
Subject: Re: Best prices on brakes Tue Nov 04, 2014 1:55 pm
i just did my breaks last month on my 09. i paid 41 for the e break set and 23 and 20 for front and rear pads from bike bandit, the e break was OEM honda only the other ones was organic breaks.
tr-961103 im unsure which was front or rear but heres all the numbers. tr-961178 06436-nct-016 e-break
model28a Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2085 Age : 71 Location : St.Pete.FL. Points : 7557 Registration date : 2010-02-03
Subject: Re: Best prices on brakes Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:46 pm
cotetoi one time I used aftermarket pads on the front of my scooter and they destroyed my rotor. I bought a new Honda rotor and pads and have never tried aftermarket pads again. Eddie did you ever get a chance to compare the new e-brake pads with your old ones for thickness? Excuse me if you already posted your answer and I forgot.
transam86 Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 140 Age : 62 Location : Gray GA Points : 5934 Registration date : 2009-02-25
Subject: Re: Best prices on brakes Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:56 pm
no i didnt have a reason to remove my muffler but in time ill do it. when i do, do them ill take photos . i didnt post the e-breaks no worries brother its all good. So far i got 400 miles on my breaks and so far so good no warping or scoring. I do have to say that when i do them again? Im going to leave out both the white spacers and silver covers from the oem rear breaks. I had removed the inner white spacers because of lack of room to put the caliper back with the spacers and covers so i did it with the chrome covers only from the stock pads. After doing my breaks I had drag for a few hundred miles. ( Tight rear wheel rotation ) Its all good now at 400+ miles the drag wore down. so its free wheeling. So maybe a head up to all that do there own breaks AND WATCH THAT DAMN STUPID RETAINER SPACER ON THE REAR CALIPER!!!!!!!! it likes to fall out and like a puzzle to put back in :-) . much love my winged family!!! Da Blingmeister
model28a Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2085 Age : 71 Location : St.Pete.FL. Points : 7557 Registration date : 2010-02-03
Subject: Re: Best prices on brakes Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:59 am
Now I do remember you saying you would post pictures when the time came to get access to the pads. Thank you for the reply. Ride safe my friend.