Originally Posted By: Ken2
Volar:
http://www.volarmotorsport.com/about-us.html
Volar Motorsport
Is a world-wide distributor for After-Market Motorcycle parts and accessories. We are the Manufacturer and we are here to provide great prices, quality products and exceptional service to both dealers and consumers.
The organic pads probably have the GG friction rating. The semi-sintered likely have the HH rating. The first letter is the friction coefficient at 250°F, and the second letter the coefficient at 600°F.
GG = .45 to .55 coefficient of friction at both temperatures
HH = .55 to .65
The HH pads will provide more stopping power. In some cases the GG pads will provide better feel. On my V-strom, organic GG pads are widely preferred on the rear and HH pads on the front. Galfer is another supplier of excellent pads, slightly preferred by some over EBC.
Why does pad wear matter? Do your pads wear out frequently? It might be your traffic conditions, or it might be dragging pads in calipers that need cleaning or the seals renewed, or perhaps you are inadvertently dragging your rear with your foot on the pedal and you don't realize it.
Ken, no I don't drag the rear. My OEM rear lasted 20K, then EBC semi-sint lasted 10K and now on the third set of EBC semi's. A buddy with a Can Am like mine with OEM pads and now with 26-28K needs his changing. He's in early days Alzheimers and I have to keep track of
what he needs and try to keep him from having unnecessary expenses at the motorcycle shop.
I'm going to replace his front pads, if needed, as they are fairly easy. Not sure I want to do the rear one which is harder, but I may give it a try. At 79 the ole knees are going.
The reason I asked about Volar is while looking on Ebay for pads they had a complete set, front and rear, for a whopping $17.99!!!!!! A set of OEM's were $99, $30 less than shop price. I ordered the OEM's for him and a set of the Volars for me to look at and perhaps try later on. Yeah, I know, you usually get what you pay for. But at that price I couldn't resist! Ha.