R1200RT brake pads

[chrismckay]

Guys,

I will be changing the pads on my 2012 model over the next few weeks, I will need to replace front and rear, are OEM pads the best option?.

Chris...

 

[Andy B]

are OEM pads the best option?

No!

There are loads to choose from but I like EBC's as do many others. I think the last set I got were from Motorworks.

 

[seahorse]

Not at OEM prices...............
Look at Motorworks or Sherlocks

 

[chrismckay]

thanks guys, is there a trade of in quality?

 

[Posh Pete]

Non oem £50. Oem £100. Ferodo and EBC will be just as good as Oem. You pays your money ...

 

[Andy B]

I reckon I get more out of EBC's than OEM but that's not really the point. I'm looking for good braking not longevity.

 

[casper]

https://www.motobins.co.uk/mobile/b...RT&P=5&model=R1200&M1=1000039&M2=5850&M3=6780

 

[DaygloDavid]

I will be changing the pads on my 2012 model over the next few weeks, I will need to replace front and rear, are OEM pads the best option?.

Yes, IMO, OEM are the best option, fitted EBC from Motorworks, they didn't work, threw them away, they were false economy, OEM for me from now on.

 

[seahorse]

If you must fit OE just buy Brembo pads. The OE pads are the same but come in an expensive BMW branded box!

 

[chrismckay]

If you must fit OE just buy Brembo pads. The OE pads are the same but come in an expensive BMW branded box!

You know this for sure?

 

[DaygloDavid]

The key thing is to make sure the Brake Pad friction material type & properties are the same.

 

[fatnfast]

SBS Brake Pads like these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R-120...689224?hash=item58b437f948:g:hgsAAOxyyUtSblDa
Designed for lardy bikes like ours. I'm still on the original pads on my RT, but have them fitted to my 1150gs and they are very good.

 

[Our Gee]

If you must fit OE just buy Brembo pads. The OE pads are the same but come in an expensive BMW branded box!

I have never found OEM Pads available anywhere other than a BMW Dealer. If you can advise who supplies the "same" OEM pads please let us know.

 

[Our Gee]

The key thing is to make sure the Brake Pad friction material type & properties are the same.

How would you do that ?.

 

[younger06]

How would you do that ?.

I have no doubt that if you brought them to Florida, used them in a crime, left a sample at the crime scene............... Horatio Caine would have the friction material identified before the first ad break.

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[chrismckay]

I have no doubt that if you brought them to Florida, used them in a crime, left a sample at the crime scene............... Horatio Caine would have the friction material identified before the first ad break.

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To be honest, it isnt that important...

 

[dicktheleg]

Ferodo Platinum have been great in mine

 

[Bendy toy]

I have EBC with absolutely no problems. I used OEM organic pads in the back brake which were down to the metal and ruined the disc in under 4000 miles and chewed the brand new disc. Thats really great economy. I now have EBC sintered in the back.

 

[Martyn H]

I have never found OEM Pads available anywhere other than a BMW Dealer. If you can advise who supplies the "same" OEM pads please let us know.

BMW don't make brake pads (any more than they make batteries, switch-gear & gear-boxes etc etc.) Certain specialists go to the OE manufacturer direct, & buy the same product in a different pack. Like buying a BMW battery, or a similar Varta from your local battery specialist. Try Motorworks & Moto-Bins for a start.

 

[Our Gee]

Fully understand what you are saying there Martyn and indeed I have tried all of the "Specialist" BMW Parts people out there. But as I said before, if anyone knows who can supply the "same" OEM Pads other than BMW Dealers please let us know.