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I found a reference to brake Mu and temperature for motorcycle brake pads on a Bendix site...for those that are interested. (Does this prove that I'm a nerd...(don't tell Neka))

http://www.bendix-motorcyclebrakes.com/

Look under compound.

Road Use - MF and MR Compound
Bendix's Supersport range of pads are appropriate for today's high powered road bikes, and the demanding rider. Supersport pads are suitable as OEM replacement parts and are available for both front and rear wheel applications. No matter what riding conditions you are in, you can rely on Bendix pads to bring you faithfully to a stop when and where you want.

Part numbers for sintered metal Supersport road pads have an "MF" (front) or "MR" (rear) prefix.

Road & Endurance Racing Use - MRR Compound
Bendix's road & endurance racing pads are designed specifically to meet the extreme demands of motorcycle road racing. These pads are suitable only for front wheel applications. Racers should use either MA, MR or MCR compound pads for rear wheel applications.

These pads are right up there with the best, under all conditions, they will hold some heat and therefore give good bite, even with infrequent applications. This compound is particularly good for race tracks or climatic conditions where the brakes can cool down a lot, which can cause braking problems with other compounds. Bendix pads are used by top racers throughout the world - surely they can't all be wrong. If you race your bike to the max, get it to stop to the max as well, get Bendix.

Part numbers for sintered metal road racing pads have an "MRR" prefix






this site has pad cross referencing and some more info on bendix pads and carbon matrix pads: http://www.kenma.com.au/public/bendix.html

I would recommend Galfer pads, i put a set of semi-sintered pads in the front of the Ninja and they are fantastic, better feel with standard lines and dont seem to fade. I fitted them friday night and was at Eastern Creek the next day...No problems. The only thing i did notice was they covered more area on the rotor, so i had to rub them back a bit to get the paint off. they made a noise for a while but its since gone I will be sticking with these.

This is the link http://www.galfer.com.au but it seems to be down at the moment, ask at your local shop, they may have them in stock

i would recommend Gold Fren pads, paricularly if you intend doing some track work. once i got onto these pads, i never looked back.