There must be a million Vesra brake pads there. Any idea on how to narrow it down to what fits on the ZX-14?

Thanks scottjkyl, If you guys like them, I will be getting them. Cheers.

rook prob asiest just to call lol

I'm runnin' Vesrah RJL's on the 14. They work as advertised. I've run them on the last 3 bikes I've owned and you will not be dissapointed if you are looking for improved braking performance and feel.

I'm runnin' Vesrah RJL's on the 14. They work as advertised. I've run them on the last 3 bikes I've owned and you will not be dissapointed if you are looking for improved braking performance and feel.

Quoted from kurvygirl.com an authorized Vesrah dealer:

The vesrah pad code for Both the ZX-14 and '07-'09 ZX-6R is VD-444
At this time only the SRJL-XX compound is available.
Sorry no RJL or SRJL-17 compounds are available.

Soooo, Cutback were did you find RJL's for the 14.
Or are you running the SRJL-XX's?
At $120/caliper ($240 for the front wheel) they better be really good!

Romans, update on those REF pads, you still like them, rotor wear?
FA254 is an EBC Organic Rear (non HH)
Organic pads feature:
Worlds top selling organic pad
Fingertip stopping power
Superb brake "feel"
Zero rotor damage
Do you have the # off the front pads? REF may be repackaging these?
At $60 shipped for both wheels, seems like a heck of a deal.

I'm trying to decide on new pads, more recommendations welcome.

Anybody try these from Gafler:
G1054 - GG Rated Street Compound. Moderate initial bite, progressive braking power, and very kind to rotors. The 1054 is an excellent pad to use for commuting and sport touring.

G1370 - HH Rated Sintered Street Compound. This high-performance street pad uses the same formulation as the track/race G1375 race compound. A lower percentage of metallics results in less rotor wear than competing sintered varieties. Great for canyon carving and aggressive street riding.

G1375 - HH Rated Sintered Track Compound: The preferred pad of many top-ranked club level racers, privateers, and trackday riders. Same compound as the 1370, but with the addition of a ceramic-coated backplate to prevent heat-related fade. Consistent, powerful braking lap after lap.

* Last updated by: CycleJunkie on 3/16/2010 @ 4:19 PM *

heres 444jl for $75 wonder if thats per rotor ?

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/products/181747-vesrah-vd444jl-brake-pads-shoes-brake-pad-sint-vd-444jl

I would think so.
Those are JL's, seem to be recommended for the Concours?
Maybe Cutback's running JL's

RJL – The Road/Race Pad – is described as “ideal for track days”. Originally developed for endurance racing, they are a sintered metal pad with up to twice the life of normal pads. Vesrah RJL pads are also said to have a very low bed-in time – users merely need brake twice on the track, and the pads are ready for full use. The pads are 4mm thick with a steel backplate to achieve SK-5 (highest heat resistance). Its heat rating is VSR400HHH. The brake pads provide “good initial bite with low lever effort,” says the company.

JL – the road/off-road pad is made from sintered metal, suitable for road and off-road riding. The compound includes copper, tin, graphite and other metallic elements, giving them high temperature stability. With a full range of high performance applications, JL pads are suitable for all weather, all year round use. Vesrah says the Japanese pads are 3.2mm thick, with a heat rating of VSR400HH and are compatible with stainless steel discs.

RJL's are HHH rated, JL's are HH rated.

Maybe the JL's would do the trick.

CycleJunkie,
I had EDR Performance in Portland,OR order them for me. You should be able to find plenty of sources that will order them for you. Took about a week to get them to me. You will love them if you go this route! Good luck.

Cutback,
Which compound are you using, JL's or SRJL-XX's?
These seem to be the only 2 available for the 14.

Thanks

I'm rockn' the EBC Extreme Pro pads and love them. I bought these after my "brakes didn't work like they should" crash last year. You can stand the 14 on its nose with these suckers.

http://www.ebcbrakes.com/motorcycle_brake/sintered_brake_pads/extreme_pro_brake_pads/extreme-pro.shtml

* Last updated by: JBird on 3/18/2010 @ 9:38 AM *

CycleJunkie,
Sorry I didn't see your post. Some how missed it. I'm runnin RJL's. You do not want to run SRJL's on the street as they require some heat build up to work properly. They are a track only pad. I do not know what the XX designation stands for but, I think the stock 14 brakes so well stock (for what it is) that I don't think you would notice much improvement, if any, with the JL's.

I've always liked the EBC hh ss pads,hated their organic pads,they felt wooden.Has anyone tried the ferodo pads?How do they stack up?

I have used the stock pads (ok but I didnt know any better) EBC sintered (great) and now gold fren sintered (oh da sweet baby jesus, will this thing ever stop ! ...... crap)

I will be removing them as soon as I get the dough together for a new set !

OZ

Hey Romans how are the pads holding up?

A-1, Nothing bad to report, amazing really. I have had them off a few times to clean and inspect then right back on. All is fine. If you listen close they have a hydro line kind of buzz to them. Not as much brake dust either. That's about it . Cheers

No squeaky brakes with these ones?

My squeaks were coming from these dirty pins and clips. Clean and all goes away. The problem is Soon after(factory pads)the dust is back. The new pads are a major improvement. Cheap 2

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* Last updated by: Romans on 6/8/2010 @ 3:29 PM *

How do they do in the rain? Still nice and strong?

my el cheapo gold fren brake pades are now history, my mechanic told me that they were Phucked

I only got 5000km out of them..... they are shit !

OZ

my mechanic told me that they were Phucked

Your Mechanic Told you ? Some funny shit right there. What did you see ? hmmmmmm, Brake job = Free Money. Tell me I'm lying.

HMMM.... your brake pads are shit but I can replace them for $200....

gold fren brake pades

What are these, gold fren ?
Found Them

* Last updated by: Romans on 7/6/2010 @ 3:18 AM *

I've always liked the EBC hh ss pads,hated their organic pads,they felt wooden.Has anyone tried the ferodo pads?How do they stack up?

darryle, I was wondering the same thing. I have been hearing nothing but praise.

The rotor Game. Not going well. Not giving up tho

Roman I have the ferrodo pads ,havent put them on,havent been riding ,I have a tumour in my throttle hand (NOT CANCEROUS)had chemo july 1st,thought I had a pretty high pain tolerance.Boy was I wrong.Have two more treatments then surgery.Three weeks ago was putting the 14 on a stand in the back yard,my hand went spasmic dropped the 14,no breaks just scratches .Got complete new body work from cory,great guy to deal with.When I get my shit together will instal the BST's ,pads, body work and speedo healer