I don't like the way the pistons appear not to fully cover the pads. This is the OEM original pads. Is there an issue?
Next time I’m in my garage, I’ll have a rummage, pretty sure I’ve kept some used pads for emergencies. The M4/M50 style of Brembo caliper pretty much constrains the location of the pad so as long as you are getting the level/feel of braking you’d expect, I’d not be concerned. Andy
It's the same on my v4. I suspect it may be to allow flow of hot air formed from pocket in piston/pad
So "they all do that" Thanks for the confirmation. Not great though, is it. What, 15% of the piston not making contact. Must have some twisting affect and reduce performance Multi brakes are not fantastic; lever goes nearly to the bar on the lowest lever adjustment
I would suggest also it’s to allow air to escape, bearing in mind at prolonged braking, the air pressure in the piston hollow will increase with heat. This at best would probably cause pad fluctuation. drilling the piston edges will be a lot of extra time and money so this is easier to do.
Get the slightly 'better' brake pads, the white ones, SA I think? Massively better on my 1200 Enduro.
I never figured out what my '16 1200 Enduro had in but the brakes were definitely on the poor side, but the LA pads (that sounds right) are massively better ...
Years ago, a lot of car manufacture would do the same. It was to stop brake squeal by slightly loading the caliper piston unevenly, thus stoping vibration. Squeal is just a very high frequency vibe. Later they moved on to stainless steel backing shims between the piston and the back of the pad, the shims had a D shaped cut out which cockled the piston ever so slightly.
