[dkpbxman]

Thanks

 

[Fasteddie]

I got them from Revzilla. Here's there ordering info. I used the same pads, though for a different bike, and got a significant improvement in braking performance. I just did the job this morning, so I haven't had a chance to test them out yet, but I expect similar results.

PRICE (EACH) TOTAL
Item# 1254644
EBC FA672HH Double-H Sintered Front Brake Pads

• This is an exact fit part, click to review fitment.
• Only 3 Left: Ships within 24 hours

$46.00

I put a set of Galfer pads on the rear and it was a great improvment , I have the Roland Sands Med pegs and you loose some of the leverage because of the shorter lever , the Galfer pads helped a lot !! $31.25.

 

[Fasteddie]

Hey, good to know!

Have you tried different pads than stock ones? I'd really love to have a little bit more power on the brake...

I put Galfer pads on the rear, good improvement , less presser required 31.25 from Galfer USA !

 

[Hey Yu]

Part # FA347 and #FA196 are for the Chief models!

 

[Fasteddie]

Part # FA347 and #FA196 are for the Chief models!

I put Gilfer pads on the rear of my scout and very pleased with the extra braking power, I,m going to put them on front they are about 1/2 the price of OME !

 

[WhizzbangK.C.]

Parts cross reference thread, excellent idea! I wonder why no one thought of it before! I'll bet it would be even better if it was about more than just Scout brake pads too. Good thing it's a sticky so everyone looking for info on Scout brake pads can find it easily.

 

[ddroste]

So, as you can tell from this description of the job, the caliper doesn't have to be removed or disassembled. The whole job was done in ten minutes! My Scout (ABS) has only 1900 miles on it, so there had not as yet been enough brake pad wear to require pushing back the pistons to make room for the thickness of the new pads.

binsjohn, Just curious why you replaced the front brake pads after just 1900 miles? I have a 2018 Scout (ABS) and my front brakes are extremely noisy. I've been to the dealer twice (for my 500 mile service and for the air in the brake fluid recall) and both times I complained about the front brake noise and both times they told me there was nothing wrong with them. Just wondering if you had the same problem?

 

[Hatt]

binsjohn, Just curious why you replaced the front brake pads after just 1900 miles? I have a 2018 Scout (ABS) and my front brakes are extremely noisy. I've been to the dealer twice (for my 500 mile service and for the air in the brake fluid recall) and both times I complained about the front brake noise and both times they told me there was nothing wrong with them. Just wondering if you had the same problem?

What kind of noise?

 

[ddroste]

The noise comes and goes, but mostly it is a high pitched grinding sound, you know how pads sound when they are completely worn out...almost a metal on the rotor sound...that kind of sound that is almost like fingernails on a chalk board. The rotors are true and smooth as glass. The last time I had the dealer check it out the tech said that the pads had a little bit of glazing on them, but he said everything was fine. The noise is not the ABS engaging. I know what that sounds like, this is completely different. Frustrating.

 

[Hatt]

The noise comes and goes, but mostly it is a high pitched grinding sound, you know how pads sound when they are completely worn out...almost a metal on the rotor sound...that kind of sound that is almost like fingernails on a chalk board. The rotors are true and smooth as glass. The last time I had the dealer check it out the tech said that the pads had a little bit of glazing on them, but he said everything was fine. The noise is not the ABS engaging. I know what that sounds like, this is completely different. Frustrating.

OK. I was trying to feel out if it was a howl, or rattle. Something like that.
Here is the good news,, and the bad.
That's normal. This is what often happens with sintered pads, on single rotor bikes.
Often bikes are fitted with these pads in efforts to over come the lack of a second rotor.
The use of the higher performance pad is the result of the higher clamping Force required and thus heat generated from a single rotor system under normal riding and during high demand use when compared to a dual rotor.
If one was adventurous, you could cross reference the pad numbers and see if their are any organic style pads available if it's that much of a bother. they would be quieter but there would likely be a trade-off somewhere. Would be neat to know!

 

[AZmitch]

The noise comes and goes, but mostly it is a high pitched grinding sound, you know how pads sound when they are completely worn out...almost a metal on the rotor sound...that kind of sound that is almost like fingernails on a chalk board. The rotors are true and smooth as glass. The last time I had the dealer check it out the tech said that the pads had a little bit of glazing on them, but he said everything was fine. The noise is not the ABS engaging. I know what that sounds like, this is completely different. Frustrating.

FWIW, when I went through my rear brake issue: couldn't get the rear firm after the dealer did the 10K and replaced all the fluid. Indian was spoon feeding us... replace the rear master cylinder... then replace the rear brake line... then replace the rear caliper. When all three (basically a complete replacement of the rear brake system) were finished, I told the tech to replace the rear pads (at my expense) while we were going through all of this.

Fast forward... rear squeals like hell. I go back in and ask the tech: did you rough up the rotor with emery cloth when you put the new pads on? He said no. Well, any old school mechanic knows that if you replace the pads, and you don't break up the smooth surface of the rotor, the pads stand a good chance of glazing, and then they make a lot of noise.

I took it back in, they pulled the pads. I roughed up the rotor with emery cloth, and sanded the pads to break up the glaze on these new pads. So far it has been quiet, but time will tell...

 

[ddroste]

Well, any old school mechanic knows that if you replace the pads, and you don't break up the smooth surface of the rotor, the pads stand a good chance of glazing, and then they make a lot of noise.

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try that as soon as I can.

 

[Hatt]

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try that as soon as I can.

It will for surely help. until the pads wear off that scuffing again.

 

[ddroste]

Well, any old school mechanic knows that if you replace the pads, and you don't break up the smooth surface of the rotor, the pads stand a good chance of glazing, and then they make a lot of noise.

So, I took the front pads off, roughed them up with some 120 grit sandpaper to get rid of the glazing, then took some emery cloth to the rotors to scuff the surface. Took about an hour to do. Huge difference, that loud grinding metal on metal noise is completely gone.

Thanks for the tips/advice. Simple fix!

 

[AZmitch]

So, I took the front pads off, roughed them up with some 120 grit sandpaper to get rid of the glazing, then took some emery cloth to the rotors to scuff the surface. Took about an hour to do. Huge difference, that loud grinding metal on metal noise is completely gone.

Thanks for the tips/advice. Simple fix!

Glad it helped, seems to be working for me. Sometimes low tech is the solution...

 

[Red Cloud]

I'm having a hard time trying to find EBC rear replacement pads. If I try googling it by by bike, the wrong ones come up, and if I try by EBC part number (FA377...), no one has them?

Anyone had any luck with the twin powers from JP Cycle or drags from Revzilla, or the Volars from D2moto?

 

[Hatt]

I'm having a hard time trying to find EBC rear replacement pads. If I try googling it by by bike, the wrong ones come up, and if I try by EBC part number (FA377...), no one has them?

Anyone had any luck with the twin powers from JP Cycle or drags from Revzilla, or the Volars from D2moto?

Interesting..

I've had decent results with volar...

 

[Red Cloud]

I'm having a hard time trying to find EBC rear replacement pads. If I try googling it by by bike, the wrong ones come up, and if I try by EBC part number (FA377...), no one has them?

Anyone had any luck with the twin powers from JP Cycle or drags from Revzilla, or the Volars from D2moto?

I broke down and bought the freakin Indian pads...the only aftermarket pads I could find in a brick and mortar store were sintered and from what I understand, OEM are semi metallic. I guess sintered pads will wear down a rotor quicker. Cheaper to pay the extra for the Indian pads than replace the rotor. Can anyone confirm the semi metallic OEM spec?

Also, does Indian expect you to remove the mufflers to verify the torque on the caliper mounting bolts, because there is no way you can get a torque wrench behind them.

 

[Wildabeyst]

Got a set of 672 pads for the front of my scout- 2018.
Didn’t fit. Too big. Looks like I have the FA196. Anything change or did I read this thread all wrong?

 

[Friggi]

View attachment 419562 Got a set of 672 pads for the front of my scout- 2018.
Didn’t fit. Too big. Looks like I have the FA196. Anything change or did I read this thread all wrong?

2015-2016 calipers are different from 2017-2018 ones. Check EBC catalog online specifying your correct year, model number will show up. Hope that helps. Safe riding!