Does anyone have an opinion on continuing to use the stock HD brake pads when fitting after market polished SS brake rotors? I'm putting a set of Arlen Ness rotors on and note the installation instructions recommened a softer compound pad than the stock HD. I know it's not big dollars, but is there a need to change the stock pads out?

 

I wouldn't think so asI consider the OEM HD pad to be a soft compound pad to begin with. I run Lyndall pads and there is a noticeable difference in stopping distance. Check the Lyndall site for pad compounds as there may be a comparison chart there.

 

No, use a kevlar pad.