Author Topic: cb550 brake drum shoes (Read 4090 times)

xsmooth69x · « **on:** August 04, 2011, 10:59:36 AM »

does anyone know where to get good rear drum brake shoes for a 75 cb550?

i bought some from partsnmore but they where horrible!

anyone know of quality shoes?

bollingball · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2011, 11:10:19 AM »

David shows one left in stock. Been happy with every thing I've bought from him

http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB550K-1978-USA/

bryanj · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2011, 03:44:26 AM »

be aware that 450/500 twin and all 500/550 are the same

underachiever · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2011, 05:44:01 AM »

www.vintagebrake.com

lists a ferrodo shoe for the 450/500/500/550 which, if the information above is correct should work. I've heard good things about their pads but perhaps a quick call to them will answer your questions.

tony

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2011, 07:15:49 AM »

Quote from: bollingball on August 04, 2011, 11:10:19 AM

David shows one left in stock. Been happy with every thing I've bought from him

http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB550K-1978-USA/

......... this dude is in the UK im not getting brake shoes from the UK lol

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #5 on:** August 08, 2011, 07:16:30 AM »

Quote from: underachiever on August 05, 2011, 05:44:01 AM

www.vintagebrake.com

lists a ferrodo shoe for the 450/500/500/550 which, if the information above is correct should work. I've heard good things about their pads but perhaps a quick call to them will answer your questions.

tony

those brake shoes are more expensive then the ones i put on my subaru

tlbranth · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2011, 09:31:34 AM »

JC Whitney carries EBC shoes for old hondas. See if they have them for your model. If their shoes are as good as their pads you'll do OK.

bollingball · « **Reply #7 on:** August 08, 2011, 12:24:24 PM »

Also EBC makes several compounds. What was it you didn't like

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2011, 01:27:05 AM »

ya jc does that the brake shoes for 34.99 not bad at all thanks

im still up for more ideas though

also i think he likes ebc i dont think he said he didnt like them

dtmmil · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2011, 05:00:55 AM »

Sorry, but you asked for better shoes, you were givin links to better shoes but they cost more, you get what you pay for, you want better shoes, pay for better shoes!

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2011, 05:27:08 AM »

Quote from: dtmmil on August 10, 2011, 05:00:55 AM

Sorry, but you asked for better shoes, you were givin links to better shoes but they cost more, you get what you pay for, you want better shoes, pay for better shoes!

geeeezzzzz someone has a sandy vagina today. that was probably the most unproductive post ever.

thank you btw i understand the concept of you get for what you pay for. but if the same ebc brake shoes at one website cost $36 and another one charges $28 for the same exact ones thats the kind of deals im looking for.

from what im getting with the people posting are brands that make brake shoes for the cb550 and since there are only a hand full i can search around for the cheapest prices

tlbranth · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:16:45 AM »

I haven't used EBC shoes but their disc pads are considered, by Goldwing owners, to be at least as good as OEM at a much lower price. I use nothing but EBC on my Goldwing. They are not a cheapo product. They just COST less than Honda's. When I'm up for shoes, I'll buy EBC. And it's not just 'cos I'm ex-Brit either.

bryanj · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:34:26 AM »

For years i fitted nothing but Vesrah but the problem is the 500/550 is old hat now and a lot of manufacturers don't make them cos it ain't worth it

Duanob · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2011, 10:50:06 AM »

How about some feedback on different compounds? I've seen organic, semi-metallic, ceramic? What's the scoop on each one? I would from auto experience go with the semi-metallic for stopping power but they wear out discs and drums faster. Ceramic are expensive but do they stop better? I've had organic disc pads but I find they squeal a bit more. Any other thoughts?

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2011, 02:22:48 AM »

Quote from: Duanob on August 10, 2011, 10:50:06 AM

How about some feedback on different compundsw? I've seen organic, semi-metallic, ceramic? What's the scoop on each one? I would from auto experience go with the semi-metallic for stopping power but they wear out discs and drums faster. Ceramic are expensive but do they stop better? I've had organic disc pads but I find they squeal a bit more. Any other thoughts?

are we talking rear shoes or caliper pads?

bollingball · « **Reply #15 on:** August 11, 2011, 03:23:14 AM »

Xs When I asked what is was you didn't like I was refiring to your original post where you said they were horrible. would like to know what kind and what is was so other people don't make the same mistake.

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #16 on:** August 11, 2011, 03:49:11 AM »

Quote from: bollingball on August 11, 2011, 03:23:14 AM

Xs When I asked what is was you didn't like I was refiring to your original post where you said they were horrible. would like to know what kind and what is was so other people don't make the same mistake.

ow you where referring to me lol

i bought a pair of brake shoes from partsnmore

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=92404.msg1031038#msg1031038

thats the thread i made and i guess it got moved to bad sellers

partsnmore isnt a bad seller. they just straight refunded me the price of the shoes i didnt even have to send them back i just showed them pics of it.

jneuf · « **Reply #17 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:47:39 AM »

I ordered these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB500F-CB500K-CB550K-CB500T-REAR-BRAKE-SHOES-112-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e63f300f8QQitemZ130525888760QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

and they just came in. I'll have a closer look at them tonight...I was already ordering something from the seller, so I thought I'd give these a shot as I'm on the verge of needing new shoes.

Has anyone used brake parts from this seller before? This is the same guy who is selling the cheap 836 kits.

Duanob · « **Reply #18 on:** August 11, 2011, 01:34:31 PM »

Quote from: xsmooth69x on August 11, 2011, 02:22:48 AM

Quote from: Duanob on August 10, 2011, 10:50:06 AM
How about some feedback on different compundsw? I've seen organic, semi-metallic, ceramic? What's the scoop on each one? I would from auto experience go with the semi-metallic for stopping power but they wear out discs and drums faster. Ceramic are expensive but do they stop better? I've had organic disc pads but I find they squeal a bit more. Any other thoughts?

are we talking rear shoes or caliper pads?

both!

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #19 on:** August 11, 2011, 03:31:56 PM »

Quote from: jneuf on August 11, 2011, 06:47:39 AM

I ordered these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB500F-CB500K-CB550K-CB500T-REAR-BRAKE-SHOES-112-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e63f300f8QQitemZ130525888760QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

and they just came in. I'll have a closer look at them tonight...I was already ordering something from the seller, so I thought I'd give these a shot as I'm on the verge of needing new shoes.

Has anyone used brake parts from this seller before? This is the same guy who is selling the cheap 836 kits.

those look exactly like the ones i ordered and they werent the best. but i dont know they might be different. if the come in a plain white box then .......

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