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I've used Goldfren on all my past bikes for the past few years never had an issue with them R1 Fireblade Harley and now Gs all good and good price too
Terry
All due respect, mate, but on what authority do you say Goldfren pads are - and I quote - 'poor quality'?
I've had Goldfren sintered pads, front and rear, in my '00 R1100S, '05 K1200S, '08 F800GS (two changes of pads), '09 R1200GSA (two changes of pads) and '10 R1200GSA.
I can tell you, if they didn't give at least equal performance to the OEM Brembo pads, I would have chucked them after the first set. I know what works on my bikes, and I'm not shy to call a spade a spade.
The only problem I've identified with the Goldfrens is that they produce more brake dust than the OEM pads - the wheels definitely look dirtier after a shorter time.
As the Brembo fronts in my '13 LC have worn, I've noticed that the 'wooden' feeling they give has steadily gotten worse. I would guess they use a harder-than-normal compound to give good wear rates.
I already have a complete set of Goldfrens waiting for when the Brembos finally give up the ghost.
Higher cost does not necessarily equal better performance, and companies like Brembo, EBC and SBS don't hesitate to play on the 'Better the Devil you know' mentality.
Don't believe the hype, mate.
I've used Goldfren on all my past bikes for the past few years never had an issue with them R1 Fireblade Harley and now Gs all good and good price too
Terry