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[Jamesy]

An absolute significant improvement in braking after fitting the Ferodo front disc pads.Very glad I purchased them of our hosts.

[Nitrowing]

Its crazy that other bikes I have had with the same twin pot disc brake would throw me over the handlebars if I pulled as hard on the brake lever as I do on the Enfield classic.It can only be the pads I am thinking.

Depends on the disc. A stainless steel disc is pitiful compared with cast iron one. Bet your bottom dollar that someone in accounts chose the cheapest option.

[windmill john]

Yes the Classic 500 brakes are (initially) not as good as many other bikes I’ve ridden.
But... one might argue they are safer for newbie bikers who may grab a handful with all the consequences.

I generally when needing to slow down use the front brake as per norm. With my 500 I just need to throw in a bit of rear brake.

Although I can confirm that the brakes work well in an emergency situation. Unfortunately had to test this once.