ATV Florida Forum

So i bought some front brake pads for my 07 big bear 400 4x4 about 4 months ago now they are back to the metal is this normal how often should you change your pads and is there really a big differance between ebay pads or OE and how often does everyone change there pads?

I'll never buy pads from Ebay again..  I bought pads for both my quads and installed them at the same time.. both Machines had to have new pads in less then 2 months time. The pads that they came with them when i bought them new lasted for 3 years..  And i am not rough on my machines nor do i ride in mud very often...

when it comes to breaks  & clutches i always go with original factory parts..i have a trx400,i put new pads back in jauary of 2009 on all 3 brakes( i ride 1 or 2 times a week),i recently checked them & they r still in good shape..how much did u pay4 those breaks on ebay??...i came across some break pads on ebay 4 my trx400,it was $17.99 for all 3 breaks,that smelled a bit fishy 2 me, when just the read pads r $38.00 at the dealer.

ya i paid like 16 on ebay and i will never do that again i always heard that brakes on a quad never last long but a couple of months to me thats crazy im going to get oe pads this weekend

break pads on any types of quad,dirtbike & 3wheeler dont seem to last long in general, the dirt/mud/sand act as grinding agent & wears'um fast.if ur not going to buy OEM breaks, go with a good after market pads like (EBC or RENTHAL),they can be 10buck above OEM or below,depending what u buy..i always go with the pads know for longest wear life...theres a good site i buy from called  motosport.com they have a good selection of aftermakret pads at a decent price..

Thanks cr500 i will check them out

I use EBC Servere Duty Brake Pads on mine!!!!!!!

EBC  That is all I run. 

hey buddy(trialrider77) i was doing some checking 4u on brakes, check out .(chaparral-racing.com ) they have a good selection of good quality after market breaks pads are very nice prices.i just ordered a pair of (BIKEMASTER pads) 2 see how they work for $18.99,they r suppose to be like OEM pads..ive been buying from CHAPARRAL, since 1983 they r a very trust worthy company.i highly recommend them ;D :)..

cool keep us posted how they work i think im going to order the ebc ones they come out to like 62.00 for both fronts