Itīs time to replace the front brake pads on my DTX. I think Iīve read someone recommending the EBC pads. If so, which EBC pads? I ride in dry and wet conditions and itīs usually hot in Rio (specially now thatīs summer time).

This oneīs fine?...

EBC Sintered MXS Brake Pads - BikeBandit.com

Thanks.

 

DTX? What is that?

 

EBC pads made a difference on the KLX. They wore faster though, i actually need to replace mine again.... When i ordered the EBC pads i dont recall there being an option for which kind.

 

They have carbon, sintered, etc. I am wondering what exactly to get. The one Iīve linked seems to be what I need, but just want to make sure.

Deej, DTX is for D-Tracker X, which is how they call the KLX SF over here.

 

fwiw don't buy the Tusk brand pads Rocky Mountain ATV sells. The stock Kawi pads on the front lasted almost 3 years, but the tusk brand i replaced them with lasted about 6 months. Most of the Tusk stuff I have bought works well. These pads did not,
Dan

 

What about Galfer pads? Any thoughts on those? I don't have an opinion, but they are what my local shop recommended (I think the green ones).

 

ebc makes great stuff. i have the sintered on the bike, and ebc green stuff on the car front and rear and im about to add there rotors as well. great feel and power, but like some said they do wear a bit faster, but for the pros i can deal with the one con.

 

Keep in mind that harder pads wear rotors faster.

From the EBC site:
Most sintered metal pads are designed specifically for use on stainless steel rotors and they should not be use iron rotors. Sintered pads run hotter than "most" organic pads by as much as 150 degrees F. If you're running near the edge of thermal capacity with a particular rotor type and design and high performance / racing organic pads, switching to a racing sintered pad will surely exacerbate the problem.

 

Just buy the regular EBC's. You will be happy with them. Price is good and most people use them. Just a great brand.

 

Lotrat makes an excellent point^. When looking to "upgrade" to a "higher performance" part, always do your homework to make sure you're doing no harm for the application. Spark plugs, brake pads, electrical mods/chips (as applicable), etc. Some mods exceed the application spec, (unless you ALSO replace additional parts,) which can translate to a costly outcome.