Starting to hear some noise from front brakes. Any preferences on brake pads? Should I do front and rear at the same time? Bike has 11k on it. Original brakes all around.

 

Same issue on my FB, pads still look thick enough but annoying squeak from the rear, subscribing

 

EBC or Lyndall pad gives some braking performance over stock in my opinion. Change both ends.

 

Noisy brake pads aren't always an indication that they need to be replaced, but is certainly an indication that they should be looked at...

The rotors will have a minimum thickness engraved on them and the service manual will have a minimum pad thickness...

FWIW.... I go by those guidelines unless:

If the rotors are warped, have obvious wear issues, or damage, I will replace them when the issue is found.

If pads are worn unevenly on same pad, inside compared to outside, and/or if the pads are close to the minimums.

When I replace a rotor, I also replace the pads. When I replace the pads, I clean the caliper pistons in place. If there are signs of caliper piston leakage or severe grime, then I will disassemble the caliper and rebuild it...

If noisy pads are too annoying, you can always try a different compound... it's not a hard or very expensive job... I have changed pads in the past, before needed, just to try a new make/manufacture of pads...

PS- Sometimes, squeaking is caused by the back of the brake pad in contact with the caliper piston, especially on newer pads. I always use a lube between the piston and the back of the pad... replacement OEM Harley pads come with the lube supplied.. I use MolyKote 44 medium.. be careful not to get lubricant on the friction surface by applying too much, or too thick...

 

The OEM pads lasted 17 years and 11,000 miles.
Just replace them both and go with OEMs.

 

Wow, I somehow missed that they were 17 yr old OEM pads.....

I agree, get new ones all around.....

 

Lyndall Racing Brakes (LRB) Z plus pads are my favorite all around pad. Quiet and cleaner than stock pads and others on the market.