It's getting to be about that time for me. I'm just a little leary of the Lyndall Z Pads. I'm hearing they wear quick, squeal, and turn rotors black. Any truth to that? Have also heard that Traxxion Dynamics had a few sets of LASER cut brake pads, but from what I've read here, they're mighty hard to come by. Not too sure I want to replace with stock pads, so I'd appreciate some advice about GOOD alternative brake pads. Thanks.
I replaced my pads with the Lyndalls at about 15000 miles. Stock pads were about 1/2 worn.
No squeal that I have noticed.
They did turn my rotors darker, significantly.
No comment on the wear, to soon to tell, have about 9000 on them.
Brake lever "seems" to require more effort to apply.
Didn't see any difference in stopping ability. Actually, I think they require more effort and don't grab as well as what I took off.