Brake Pads GG or HH???

[Guest]

Whats the difference between GG and HH pads, i've seen both, the HH are sintered, and probbaly better for fast riding but which would be better for me..

my riding style

Bike is a GSX750 Retro naked, so no 3 figure stuff, i'm not a trackday demon either, just fast roads and getting up and sitting with the speed limit (weather and traffic permitting) mainly dry weather and weekends, tend to ride off the box, rather than on the brakes...

All comments welcome..

Thanks

Simon

[Guest]

Whats the difference between GG and HH pads

 

HH Pads - These have the highest coefficient of Friction and are ideal for High performance motorcycles and race track use. Some modern performance motorcycles specify HH as standard. HH Pads can sometimes prove grabby, scary in the wet and ineffective in every day use when they fail to reach a good operating temperature.

GG Pads - This grade of Pad is a great all rounder and will perform well in most conditions. GG are softer than HH pads and bed in quicker on worn discs.

Mixing HH and GG Pads - Many manufacturer specify HH for the front of performance Motorcycles with GG in the rear. This is because GG pads can give you more feel and control of the back brake. It is not considered safe to use HH in the rear with GG pads in the front.

Source : Wemoto.com

[Guest]

Thanks Horness,

I had read some comments under another thread and thought that GG should suit my riding style, but wanted a second opinion...

[Stu]

i highly reccomend HH pads up front

you dont get as much feel with other pads as they are too soft and makes the brakes feel spongy

[Guest]

Stu, thanks.

I am overhaulin' the rear caliper at the moment as its suffered from the wet weather and suzuki's finish.. so have opted for GG pads on the rear. along with fresh fluid, and seals...

EDIT : the pads were shot, with one collapsed to the backing plate, and they were Goldfren sintered HH,

front brakes are next on the to-do list.. along with fork oil..

Simon

Edited May 20, 2009 by Anonymous

[Colin the Bear]

i highly reccomend HH pads up front

you dont get as much feel with other pads as they are too soft and makes the brakes feel spongy

 

Soft pads aren't that soft, Any sponginess will be down to air in the system or tired hoses

[Guest]

i highly reccomend HH pads up front

you dont get as much feel with other pads as they are too soft and makes the brakes feel spongy

 

Soft pads aren't that soft, Any sponginess will be down to air in the system or tired hoses

Cheers Colin,

i think with my riding then GG will easily cope, along with fresh fluid and no air bubbles...

[Colin the Bear]

I like soft pads. A bit more cleaning but less wear on the disc.

[Stu]

i highly reccomend HH pads up front

you dont get as much feel with other pads as they are too soft and makes the brakes feel spongy

 

Soft pads aren't that soft, Any sponginess will be down to air in the system or tired hoses

 

ive tried these pads and they are shit replaced with HH pads and brakes was shit hot

no air in system and no tired hoses i use braided

trust me you can tell the difference in the cheaper pads espeacially when they wear out in 2000 miles!!!!

[rennie]

I think it depends on the bike and how you ride. I think gg would be fine in your bike/how you say you ride.

I had hh sintered in the blade and liked them, apart from the bloody hissing noise

but they had less feel than standard pads.