drca Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Almost done rebuilding my 2013 250 TXT Pro and while putting the rear caliper on the swing arm I realized that the rear pads could use some freshening up. Haven't had a look at the front ones yet, but might as well get some spares for them now even if they are still good. So... What's the forum wisdom on which pads to get (brand / model number Front / Rear)? I ride in California, so think dry and dusty and very little water. Currently the front brakes are a little "grabby" so if I could fix that at the same time that would be great. As always, many thanks in advance for all the help. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I prefer the red galfer pads over the bronze sintered type. The sintered pads seem too hard and score the disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drca Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi guys, wanted to revive this topic because my pads are really crapped out (wail like a pig been led to slaughter when cold / wet, and weak at best when dry / warm). I bled the brakes several time so I assume the weak brakes aren't coming from air in the brakes. I've been looking around but I haven't been able to find the reference number for the Galfer red pads for the TXT Pro (2013 model). Does anyone have these handy? DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Have you tried dragging the brakes to get them hot then spraying water on them? That often restores the bite. And it costs nothing to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drca Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Have you tried dragging the brakes to get them hot then spraying water on them? That often restores the bite. And it costs nothing to try. Someone mentioned that before to me, and I can of filed that as "old wifes tales"... Does it really work? How hot do you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faussy Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) 100% not a wives tales! Hot enough that they give a good sizzle and steam when douched with water, but not too hot that you blue the disc. Dragging the brake for about 30-60 secs is usually about right Dont ask me how or why it works, but it does Edited November 23, 2016 by faussy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drca Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 100% not a wives tales! Hot enough that they give a good sizzle and steam when douched with water, but not too hot that you blue the disc. Dragging the brake for about 30-60 secs is usually about right Dont ask me how or why it works, but it does Well, indeed it worked... for about 1/2 hour before the brakes went back to their poor selves! Rear brake is the worse, squealing that a pig been slaughtered (don't ask me how I know... but I do!), then pedal hitting the stop with little to no braking power. I bled them, again and again with no luck. I did take apart the caliper and reassembled everything making sure that the piston operated smoothly. No help. Next thing is to rebuilt the caliper and probably the master cylinder to see if that cures the problem. Still... What pads do you guys recommend (part numbers would be great so that I can look for a source online)? Thanks again for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Galfer red, 223 and 224. Chances are the rear pads were just worn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drca Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Galfer red, 223 and 224. Chances are the rear pads were just worn out. Not this time... brand new rear pads :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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