Brake Pads

[triton63uk]

Any recommendations regarding which make, and where is the best place for a set of brake pads for my 1150GS 2001 Brembo callipers.

Also HH or regular?

I like what's on it but cant identify what they were

Advise welcomed..

cheers

triton

 

[Voyager]

Give Motorworks a call and discuss it with them, I have found them to be very helpful.

My K1200GT has pads with what appears to be sintered bronze backing plates. Motorworks advise that they can only be obtained from BMW.

Yesterday I fitted a pair of Grimeca SS disks to my R80RT, but I used standard BMW Pads with them. Different kettle of fish to your bike though.

I'm sure you will get loads of advice, but as usual you won't know what is best for you until you try different types.

Best of luck.

 

[Gordon]

Agree with Voyager.

Currently got different make of pads on different machines. Got BMW pads on the front of the 1150GS and can tell no difference from the Ferodo platinum pads that I had on before. Just fitted Ferodo platinum pads to the rear caliper of the GS and all round on my 850R. Happy with these.

Motorworks and Motobins both helpful and friendly. Mail order suits me and delivery is excellent. Price per pair of Ferodo pads - approx £18 front, £16 rear. BMW pads more expensive at approx £21 front, £18 rear. Main Dealer prices - ????

Cheers

 

[arcboutant]

not sure if available for 1150gs

but my preference on my 'K' series is EBC. never had a problem with them,good all weather pads.
Not keen on sintered pads, rather sacrifice pads than expensive discs.

 

[triton63uk]

Thanks guys.. All the best for 2007 hope to catch up some time

 

[smirky]

http://www.brakes4u.co.uk/categories.asp?cat=3741

Try here, i just ordered a rear set of HH pads for my GS

 

[Packer]

Any recommendations regarding which make, and where is the best place for a set of brake pads for my 1150GS 2001 Brembo callipers.

I seem to recall reading somewhere that if you have Servo ABS you must use the correct BMW pads. Definitely ask advice of Motoworks or similar.

 

[Droopy Dick]

I seem to recall reading somewhere that if you have Servo ABS you must use the correct BMW pads. Definitely ask advice of Motoworks or similar.

I'm running Ferodo pads in my servo powered bike.

Much less costly than BMW parts and no difference in feel at all.

 

[Packer]

That's good to know DD. When I asked for costs on disks/pads from Motorrad Central in anticipation of the bad day when they were needed I damned near had a heart attack All of my disk/pad replacements to date, with the single exception of rear pads, were done under warranty due to pitting or high spotting of the front discs.

Is there any sign that the Mr Frodo items are wearing the discs faster than the standard prods?

 

[FatAl]

I'm running Ferodo pads in my servo powered bike.

Much less costly than BMW parts and no difference in feel at all.

I agree, I've got the same, works fine.

 

[Droopy Dick]

Is there any sign that the Mr Frodo items are wearing the discs faster than the standard prods?

No.

But they've only done 7,000 miles ........... discs look fine and there's no 'rim' to feel at the edge of the disc.

 

[Steptoe]

Is there any sign that the Mr Frodo items are wearing the discs faster than the standard prods?

ferodo platinum don't wear the disc any faster than original pads, but much slower than EBC HH pads.

Motorworks ferodo pads are £18 - £21

Mine are £16 - £18 [URL="http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37420"]HERE[/URL]

And don't forget [URL="http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78341"]DISCS[/URL]