Brake pads

[Red Biker]

Interesting comments from all here!
I'm refurbishing the whole front end so fitting new levers, discs and braided lines, I've bought ebc HH but now thinking I should leave the existing pads in for a period so I can isolate the benefit of just the pads? But on the other hand new discs bed in better with new pads!

What should I do?

Red

[Celtic32]

I think if it were me I'd go straight in with the new pads as well. If I was then well pleased with the new set up after that I'd stick with it. If it wasnt as good as id been hoping for, then id try some different pads next time. Doesn't sound like you can go too far wrong with the new pads from the others comments.

[gsxbarmy]

Don't use old pads on new discs. Just isn't done.

[Red Biker]

Cheers Dave, makes sense I suppose

[Celtic32]

Don't suppose anyone has had any experience with EBC's semi-sintered vpads on the rear? Sounds like the performance of the organic but longer lasting.

[VladTepes]

Don't use old pads on new discs. Just isn't done.

Mainly because the old disc will be slightly grooved due to wear over time - this causes the pad also to be grooved from wear against the discs.

You don't want to place a grooved pad against a new nice flat disc.  It's unlikely to damage the disc BUT you won't be getting full / proper contact between an old pad and new disc.  So replace both.