Hi Guys, apparently, I need a new set of fornt brake pads after 5000 miles, spotted when in for a service. What pads does anyone recommend OEM or aftermarket, road use only
My go to pad is the Brembo SC. Much better feel and staying power than the OE Brembo SA and not as labour intensive as the racing pads. Andy
What do you mean by labour intensive, Andy? My 1098R has racing pads in by the previous owner and I can't say that I've noticed them being any more or less awesome than any of the other bikes in the garage.
I was advised that the full blown Brembo racing pads needed warming up to be fully effective. Not so much of a problem on track as you are on and off the brakes a lot but as I rarely use my brakes on the road (and why would you with a big V twin engine braking) the SCs perform from the off with feel and power. Andy