Now I know brake pads have probably been done to death but I’ve picked up some M4 calipers for the track bike and wanted to see if anyone’s got any other recommendations away from the normal suggestions like the Z04s, SBS dual carbon and GPFAX that always come up. wondering if anyone’s tried anything different and how they compare to what I’ve mentioned? I know Z04s are the best money can buy, I used them on my 899. Just looking for any other recommendations
My mate uses SBS dual sintered. Not cheap but better feel and last longer than the dual carbons. I will be trying them when I've used up the DC's I've got.
Yes they are but we are similar pace on track and I was replacing DC's after a couple of days where his DS lasted him all season.
I have used Brembo SC pads in all my track based bikes, including my 1098R (Brembo M4 calipers) and my V4 ( Brembo Stylema calipers). I like them because they work from the off and don't need warming up, they provide consistent feel and I haven’t, so far, felt any fade. If you can keep heat in your brake pads, you could try the Brembo RC. Andy
My choice would be z04’s or DS-2’s. DC’s aren’t in the same league. They also in my opinion lack feel however they’re cheap.. but I can only get a day or so out of them. Even if there’s meat left on the pad, the material doesn’t seem very consistent. z04’s can be had for more reasonable money. Totally consistent through the wear. The only pad around the same level in my opinion is the SbS ds-2... but they’re even more money than the brembo’s! Less dusty though!
I knew it would end up coming down the the Z04s but I was hoping maybe there’s something out there that’s close but better value. Guess I’ll need to bite the bullet and buy the Z04s and stop being a tight arse
Brett at rrps (road race performance Shropshire) tell him Adam Treacher mentioned him and he might give you a tickle
I’ve had a look a few times and I was at the launch in Edinburgh for a test drive when it was released but to be honest mate, I’d rather have another van
Just got some for the 749 from a r racing on eBay. Can’t remember where the 1098 ones came from but likely from them too.
I think they must have changed the compound because years ago they had good feel and lasted ages. Now as you say I get about 2 days out of a set!
