SteveDotWorld
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I’ve been looking online and can’t seem to find them. Can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance.
78 CB400a
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Front brake pad source anyone?
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Here are a couple of possibilities from a Google search. You might wait until LDR comes on later to get his opinion as well, I last bought brake pads from Honda but it was almost 10 years ago and have not bought aftermarket pads in far longer (until recently I only owned drum brakes). Lots of places carry pads, but you'll want the best brand quality. Interestingly, the Honda part number (45012-413-306) doesn't show up in a search
https://www.motorcycleid.com/honda-cb400a-hondamatic-brake-pads-components/
https://www.amazon.com/Hondamatic-Sintered-Niche-Cycle-Supply/dp/B0716NDDVP
https://www.motorcycleid.com/honda-cb400a-hondamatic-brake-pads-components/
https://www.amazon.com/Hondamatic-Sintered-Niche-Cycle-Supply/dp/B0716NDDVP
SteveDotWorld
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It would be nice to stop consistently since that’s most of the stopping power. Thanks for the links.
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Some decent offerings
https://www.amazon.com/BikeMaster-Sintered-Front-Brake-Pads/dp/B07886NST4
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/EBC-Semi-Si...144815&hash=item420ebb7df4:g:A-UAAOSwzCFefAQC
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-HONDA...XpZUmt2&fits=Year:1978|Model:CB400|Make:Honda
In order of listing you have full sintered, semi sintered and organic.
Full sintered works best hot and also gives a squeal sound at times
Semi sintered lacks the squeal sound and works well hot and cold
Organic is quiet and works best in cold to normal heat ranges.
Heat mentioned is the brake heat not ambient temp.
https://www.amazon.com/BikeMaster-Sintered-Front-Brake-Pads/dp/B07886NST4
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/EBC-Semi-Si...144815&hash=item420ebb7df4:g:A-UAAOSwzCFefAQC
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-HONDA...XpZUmt2&fits=Year:1978|Model:CB400|Make:Honda
In order of listing you have full sintered, semi sintered and organic.
Full sintered works best hot and also gives a squeal sound at times
Semi sintered lacks the squeal sound and works well hot and cold
Organic is quiet and works best in cold to normal heat ranges.
Heat mentioned is the brake heat not ambient temp.
Maraakate
Veteran Member
I have those bikemaster semi-sintered ones on my CM400A and the work great. Been holding up just fine for the past couple of years and stop well.
TMSHORT
Veteran Member
Asking for my own education.
Based on the above description, why would one ever choose anything but semi sintered?
Based on the above description, why would one ever choose anything but semi sintered?
Maraakate
Veteran Member
I'm curious myself. I think when you get OEM ones they're organic, right? If I understand correctly, the heat of the brakes may be due to racing applications and/or hard driving but I really have no idea.
Basic physics. Forward/rotational energy is converted to heat by the brake system via friction.
Repetitive brake application builds heat and at some point the brake linings friction coefficient begins to fail causing "brake fade". This works together with the increase of temperature of the brake drum or rotor.
For most people riding in normal conditions the lower grade organic brake linings are quite sufficient. For spirited riding, mountains, racing where the brakes are applied harder and more often the organics will fail early on so going to the semi sintered or even full sintered will be necessary. A word of caution though, these 'upgraded' pads also need to be brought up to temperature. When cold they lack grip.
Repetitive brake application builds heat and at some point the brake linings friction coefficient begins to fail causing "brake fade". This works together with the increase of temperature of the brake drum or rotor.
For most people riding in normal conditions the lower grade organic brake linings are quite sufficient. For spirited riding, mountains, racing where the brakes are applied harder and more often the organics will fail early on so going to the semi sintered or even full sintered will be necessary. A word of caution though, these 'upgraded' pads also need to be brought up to temperature. When cold they lack grip.