04-25-2024, 06:18 AM
The. EBC FA174V Semi-sintered pads are fine. They just needed some break in time.
I rode about 40 miles yesterday, taking care to get the rear pads hot, and then let them cool down multiple times.
They are comparable to the stock pads, but only cost $35, instead of the $87 that Honda wants. Supposedly they will last longer too.
Here's a brief description of "Bedding Brakes" for anyone interested...
Quote:HOW TO BED BRAKES
1. PICK YOUR SPOT
Find an open stretch of road that will allow you to safely stop your vehicle multiple times.
2. SPEED UP, THEN SLOW DOWN
Accelerate to 35 MPH and apply moderate brake pressure to reduce your speed to under 5 MPH.
3. REPEAT AS NECESSARY
Repeat this process 2-3 times, accelerating back to 35 MPH and moderately braking.
4. TEST AGAIN AT 55 MPH
Next, increase speed to 50 MPH and strongly brake down to 5 MPH. You don’t want to brake strong enough to activate your ABS or lock up the tires. You should be able to come down to 5 MPH within a few seconds.
5. REPEAT AS NECESSARY
Repeat this process 4-5 times, then drive an additional 1-2 miles while very lightly braking to cool down the brakes.
6. PRO TIP:
It’s important to avoid coming to a complete stop during the hard-braking stage as it’s possible to melt brake pads against hot rotors. Of course, should a deer, pedestrian, or Sasquatch run onto the road, feel free to mash the brake pedal. Safety first!
I rode about 40 miles yesterday, taking care to get the rear pads hot, and then let them cool down multiple times.
They are comparable to the stock pads, but only cost $35, instead of the $87 that Honda wants. Supposedly they will last longer too.
Here's a brief description of "Bedding Brakes" for anyone interested...
Quote:HOW TO BED BRAKES
1. PICK YOUR SPOT
Find an open stretch of road that will allow you to safely stop your vehicle multiple times.
2. SPEED UP, THEN SLOW DOWN
Accelerate to 35 MPH and apply moderate brake pressure to reduce your speed to under 5 MPH.
3. REPEAT AS NECESSARY
Repeat this process 2-3 times, accelerating back to 35 MPH and moderately braking.
4. TEST AGAIN AT 55 MPH
Next, increase speed to 50 MPH and strongly brake down to 5 MPH. You don’t want to brake strong enough to activate your ABS or lock up the tires. You should be able to come down to 5 MPH within a few seconds.
5. REPEAT AS NECESSARY
Repeat this process 4-5 times, then drive an additional 1-2 miles while very lightly braking to cool down the brakes.
6. PRO TIP:
It’s important to avoid coming to a complete stop during the hard-braking stage as it’s possible to melt brake pads against hot rotors. Of course, should a deer, pedestrian, or Sasquatch run onto the road, feel free to mash the brake pedal. Safety first!