Galfer green pads in OZ

drikko

drikko

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Anyone know where to source these here for the F08? Or will Wolfgang have them>

I would have thought the Ducrappi/Guzzi dealers might have them. Any hints gratefully received :)

BTW I'm about to place an order with Wolfgang if anyone wants anything.
 
So for kicks I went to Ducati Brisbane, they said they've been using "Metalgear Organic". Righto. Went to Don newels Moto Guzzi shop, they use "Bendix Copper". Mr Newell said since Asbestos was banned the pads for F08s have been horrible ie hard, he reckons the copper ones are the beez neez.

So should I try either of them or still search for the Galfer Greens?

 
Not 100% sure but I think sintered pads (with copper?) rip merry hell out of the discs. They are best for modern stainless discs.
 
Available at Bevelheaven + post. Also have lots of other Brembo kit at not unreasonable prices compared to Oz

http://shop.bevelheaven.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=35
 
Be a bit careful with Metalgear stuff. Their discs are made of shit and their pads suit shit.
 
I'm using Ferodo platinum in everything now - a GS1000 with 08's and a 14mm mastercylinder recently was seen to outbrake a MK6 RG500 at a local meeting....that's as good as you'll get with 08's IMO
 
Also a fan of Ferodo platinum - in the Morini & they're great. Got them from Vintage Brake, Michael Morse there is incredibly helpful for ignoramuses like me

http://vintagebrake.com/pads.htm
 
Hhhmmm, OK, I'll give em a try, I have to go to the GC later this week so will pick em up then.

Tom Newell assured me the Bendix copper ones don't rip shit out of th cast iron discs but will try the ferodo ones anyway.

Thanks guys, BTW Peterc, bout time you visited here!!!
 
I was using the Ferodo Platinums, recommended to me by Malcolm Tunstall, who very successfully races a Brembo-equipped bevel in AHRMA/BOTT racing in the US. He doesn't race against particulary new bikes but US vintage racing is taken very seriously by the riders.
They did take a little while to bed in, but the feel is good, I don't see any obvious signs of wear, and my F08 equipped triple sure stops a lot better than some others I've ridden! Teflon hoses also help a lot.

Ken
 
they are no good cold though -work a treat when hot with minimal fading-have never had disc wear with them and been using them for a while
 
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