EBC Brake Pads

[jasond]

I'm looking for feedback on EBC Carbon X series brake pads from those of you who have used them on your Talon.

I'm at 1250 miles and still have plenty of life on my stock pads, but want to go ahead and have a set on-hand for when I need to change them. I'm partial to using either OEM Honda pads or EBC pads due to prior experiences with various manufacturers on RZRs that I've owned. I am familiar with Race Driven and other brands, but like I said I'll go with either OEM or EBC due to personal preference.

OEM Honda pads will be roughly $274 for all four corners before tax through RMATV.

EBC pads will be roughly $102 for all four corners before tax through RMATV.

The Honda pads are expensive, but if they'll get 2,000+ miles per set and an aftermarket will only get 500 then I'm willing to pay the price up front so I don't have to do the job 4 times to get the same mileage.

If you've got any feedback I'd certainly appreciate it.

 

[PaulF]

Try Ron Ayers, they are a bit cheaper ($224 no tax and and free shipping).

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I have 2500 miles on my original pads and they are still near new. YMMV depending on how you drive but I like to downshift and tend not to use my brakes much. Use them hard during rock crawling but that doesn't really wear them out.

Can't help with the EBC question, sorry.

 

[DDDonkey]

I have 3100 miles on mine and they are half worn, I have a set of stock ones ready for when needed. For that kind of mileage I will stick with the stockers, I should get around 5k out of them if not more.

 

[jasond]

Try Ron Ayers, they are a bit cheaper ($224 no tax and and free shipping).

2019 Honda Talon 1000R (SXS1000S2R A) OEM Parts, Ron Ayers

Shop our large selection of 2019 Honda Talon 1000R (SXS1000S2R A) OEM Parts, original equipment manufacturer parts and more online or call at 252-758-3084

www.ronayers.com

I have 2500 miles on my original pads and they are still near new. YMMV depending on how you drive but I like to downshift and tend not to use my brakes much. Use them hard during rock crawling but that doesn't really wear them out.

Can't help with the EBC question, sorry.

Thanks for the lead to save $50 bucks.

I'm no mud rider by any means, but the terrain in the Midwest and Tennessee mountains inevitably has some mud so it certainly doesn't help pad life.

We ride very hilly, wooded trails and frequent the TN offroad parks so I tend to have to use the brakes more than engine braking. However, Honda did a really nice job with this machine's engine braking so it definitely does help me get additional mileage.

 

[DMH]

Over the years I've become an OEM brake pad only guy. Just better off in the long run.

 

[LukasTalonR556]

I'm looking for feedback on EBC Carbon X series brake pads from those of you who have used them on your Talon.

I'm at 1250 miles and still have plenty of life on my stock pads, but want to go ahead and have a set on-hand for when I need to change them. I'm partial to using either OEM Honda pads or EBC pads due to prior experiences with various manufacturers on RZRs that I've owned. I am familiar with Race Driven and other brands, but like I said I'll go with either OEM or EBC due to personal preference.

OEM Honda pads will be roughly $274 for all four corners before tax through RMATV.

EBC pads will be roughly $102 for all four corners before tax through RMATV.

The Honda pads are expensive, but if they'll get 2,000+ miles per set and an aftermarket will only get 500 then I'm willing to pay the price up front so I don't have to do the job 4 times to get the same mileage.

If you've got any feedback I'd certainly appreciate it.

I have 2 Talons and put a set of the EBC carbon x and they only lasted 300 miles . if u ride anywhere in mud or water it will eat them very fast. I am looking for a different pads .