brake pads

[mealexme]

Pads are getting a bit low, obviously knowing nothing about brakes, or mechanics I would like to ask a question or two.

I dont use my brakes that often as I use engine braking coming upto corners, roundaouts, junctions, slowing traffic etc so the majority of my braking is only done if something unexpected happens, or I come to a junction that I need to stop at.

So what are some decent (non racing - am I right in thinking they need to heat up to be fully effective?) brand names/types

and some that I need to stay away from. As I replace parts on the bike, I want to be upgrading rather than downgrading or even getting OEM parts

[Guest Hodgy]

The standard pads on a Bandit will be organic (GG) If you want more stopping power sintered (HH) will do that, but will wear your discs very quickly. I like Carbon Lorrain pads best as they have the stopping power nearly as good as sintered but are much kinder to your discs, Ceramic pads too are a good compromise between GG and HH.

[Tango]

Yeah, the carbone Lorraine pads work well on my bike.

[gravelrashedaprilia]

As above, but dn't be tempted with unknown makes from ebay etc, as they're lethal.

[mealexme]

As above, but dn't be tempted with unknown makes from ebay etc, as they're lethal.

thats why I asked here. Carbone Lorraine is an unknown name to me haha

[pointblank0]

I always use EBC pads. Never had a problem with them, last for ages, and they're cheap!