Time for New Brake Pads
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Time for New Brake Pads
As above, been told my rear pads are low.... 12k miles, is that about normal?
Anyway, doing a search for new, Nippy Normans has EBC, not the clearest selection but fleabay has same, Double HH... £25
Mine is a 2020 shiftcam, there appears to be different listings for 2019 bikes? Did the pads change around that year?
Anyway, who's using what?
Anyway, doing a search for new, Nippy Normans has EBC, not the clearest selection but fleabay has same, Double HH... £25
Mine is a 2020 shiftcam, there appears to be different listings for 2019 bikes? Did the pads change around that year?
Anyway, who's using what?
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
I prefer Brembo pads (rather than buy them from BMW) as they’re OEM fitment and match the discs. For Brembo advice on the correct spec of pad for your use:
https://www.brembo.com/en/company/news/ ... -right-pad
For the choice of the correct pad for your 2020RT:
https://www.bremboparts.com/europe/en/c ... r-rt/20034
https://www.brembo.com/en/company/news/ ... -right-pad
For the choice of the correct pad for your 2020RT:
https://www.bremboparts.com/europe/en/c ... r-rt/20034
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
As above, use brembo pads from non Bring More Wonger supplier. Also they are red and everyone knows red brakes are better.
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
Cant find a UK supplier either..... did you guys buy them recenty in the UK and did you use the LA version?
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/brembo/15790528 £30 + delivery £8.95 Sportsbikeshop sell them too
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
The Brembo site does take a bit of sorting, but from the first link -
“ Of the sintered pads, the only one specifically for the rear is the SP: one of its benefits is its consistent performance both cold and hot. This is demonstrated by its friction coefficient, which stays constant, despite the fact that the temperature varies between 122°F and 752°F. ”
So, their recommended is the 07BB03SP which is available from Sportsbikeshop for £36.99 with free P&P
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... ,3203,1186
“ Of the sintered pads, the only one specifically for the rear is the SP: one of its benefits is its consistent performance both cold and hot. This is demonstrated by its friction coefficient, which stays constant, despite the fact that the temperature varies between 122°F and 752°F. ”
So, their recommended is the 07BB03SP which is available from Sportsbikeshop for £36.99 with free P&P
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... ,3203,1186
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
That's almost exactly what I got out of the OEM rear set on my '18 R1250RT. My mechanic said you'll generally get 2x Rears to 1x pair of fronts. At just over 22,000 miles I'm still on the OEM front and the replacement rears (EBC) have performed well enough.
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/214452
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
I've just replaced the front and rear pads on my 1250RT. I also use EBC HH pads.
Replaced them due to how rusty they were, they still have loads of life in them.
Tried Brembo pads on my Gen2 Busa and hated them.
EBC have a much better feel to them.
Replaced them due to how rusty they were, they still have loads of life in them.
Tried Brembo pads on my Gen2 Busa and hated them.
EBC have a much better feel to them.
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
Cant go wrong with EBC pads. Been using them for years
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
I must be a light braker, or over use engine braking via the quick shifter. Just replaced my original rear pads on 2018 RT with 40K miles and they still had plenty of life left. Couldn't justify replacing the front pads as there was just too much left on them.
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
Appologies for not reaponding to my post..... caught covid, ended up in hospital for 6 days, on the mend now but not fit enough to use the bike yet..
Ended up buying EBC, was easier to do on line than the brembos, the old pads were probably 60% worn, changed them anyway. Re used the shims from the brembo originals, looks like they do some sort of thermal insuation as well? Took me all my time to reassemble, shoud have taken photos but just wanted the bike back together so its ready when I am.
Lets see if I can feel any difference?
Ended up buying EBC, was easier to do on line than the brembos, the old pads were probably 60% worn, changed them anyway. Re used the shims from the brembo originals, looks like they do some sort of thermal insuation as well? Took me all my time to reassemble, shoud have taken photos but just wanted the bike back together so its ready when I am.
Lets see if I can feel any difference?
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
Be careful using the original Brembo shims on after market pads such as EBC. Check overall thickness dimension. You can have a problem !!.
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
Hi Gee, I assume your worried that the extra thickness, if any , will cause brake drag. I’ll keep an eye on that, good shout….
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Re: Time for New Brake Pads
Went through last rear quickly had put old shim on new brembo pads. When changed recently on assembly noticed with old shim was dragging on pin so have removed it and monitoring more closely.