Thanks for the helpful video. One detail not mentioned is to remove the backing plate from the off disk side used pad and replace it on the new pad, although I see from the video your new pad had a backing plate fitted, did it come already fitted to the offside pad? My new Brembo pads did not come with a backing plate, so I had to do the job a 2nd time when I found the backing plate on the old pad
Great work! Aren't the EBC HH pads hard on the rotors? I mean the HHs are metallic and must be biting pretty hard. The OEM are also some type of semi metallic pads and are pretty good unless you take it on a track which doesn't make sense with this bike :) Those rotors are not cheap. I like pads that I can have in ratio 2:1 meaning rotor replacement every two pad replacements. Would you say the EBC are better than OE BMW (Brembo)?
I've used both Brembo 07BB0365 and EBC FA209/2HH and I cannot tell the difference. To the best of my knowledge the Brembo pads are OEM sintered replacement (I verified by model number when replacing them) and the EBC are also sintered exact replacements. Cheers!
@PacMoto As I pulled mine off. My replacement pads that I cross-referenced via Google, does not fit. I have a 2020 R1250gsa. According to Google the EBC FA724HH is replacement. Not even close. The pads I pulled out, are for older model calipers. Of course, every dealership is closed until Wednesday. Thanks for your reply.
Of course the dealer will say that to charge you more. The only bolts which is one time use are the ones used on applications where you torque the bolt to specific torque and add a 90 degree turn. In this case the bolt stretches thus changing slightly the length. One application like this is a on car when you replace the crankshaft bolt. Brake caliper bolts are fine with a small torque like that. The dealer will also tell you that you need new pads at 60% thickness because they won't have the stopping power.....utter BS.
@sippycup6762 You can certainly slide the brake pads in and out but I prefer to remove the calipers for inspection and cleaning. But if you’re in a hurry, just slide them out and in.
Once again Thank you so much for sharing what would normally be a bit daunting to a novice , but you make it so easy to follow.
My pleasure, thank you!
Thank you, very clearly explained. I noticed you didn't apply any grease to avoid squealing?
Good observation. In another video I recently released I did show the brake pad lubricant being used.
Thanks for the helpful video. One detail not mentioned is to remove the backing plate from the off disk side used pad and replace it on the new pad, although I see from the video your new pad had a backing plate fitted, did it come already fitted to the offside pad? My new Brembo pads did not come with a backing plate, so I had to do the job a 2nd time when I found the backing plate on the old pad
That’s good feedback and worth pointing out. Thanks.
Me too, now to start over again. Wish I had read your comment before changing the pads.
Very clear and helpful
Thank you.
Great work! Aren't the EBC HH pads hard on the rotors? I mean the HHs are metallic and must be biting pretty hard. The OEM are also some type of semi metallic pads and are pretty good unless you take it on a track which doesn't make sense with this bike :) Those rotors are not cheap. I like pads that I can have in ratio 2:1 meaning rotor replacement every two pad replacements. Would you say the EBC are better than OE BMW (Brembo)?
I've used both Brembo 07BB0365 and EBC FA209/2HH and I cannot tell the difference. To the best of my knowledge the Brembo pads are OEM sintered replacement (I verified by model number when replacing them) and the EBC are also sintered exact replacements. Cheers!
Should you not have put some threadlock on the caliper screws when putting them back on?
You could but it is not called for.
Thanks for this fabulous video! ❤
Thanks for your feedback!
Thanks for sharing, now I can start better 😊👍
Yay!
Do you have a replace front brake pads video? I can't seem to find it, if you do.
I was certain I had one but I not. That now moves to the top of my to-do list. Thanks for pointing that out.
@PacMoto As I pulled mine off. My replacement pads that I cross-referenced via Google, does not fit. I have a 2020 R1250gsa. According to Google the EBC FA724HH is replacement. Not even close. The pads I pulled out, are for older model calipers. Of course, every dealership is closed until Wednesday.
Thanks for your reply.
The correct torque setting for the spay guard to the bevel gears is actually 8nm
Yes, that is correct.
I seem to recall that the caliper bolts were single use. Maybe I’m thinking about a different model?
I have not heard of such a thing. Thanks for the comment.
BMW dealer told me that too...
My dealer always says “I need new fork seals..” I’m like, yeah no. I’ll do it myself when they need to be changed.
Of course the dealer will say that to charge you more. The only bolts which is one time use are the ones used on applications where you torque the bolt to specific torque and add a 90 degree turn. In this case the bolt stretches thus changing slightly the length. One application like this is a on car when you replace the crankshaft bolt. Brake caliper bolts are fine with a small torque like that.
The dealer will also tell you that you need new pads at 60% thickness because they won't have the stopping power.....utter BS.
Good video but there’s no need to remove the calliper
Yes, I suppose.
Oh ok, good to know that! Cheers
It would seem difficult to compress the pistons without removing thee caliper, right?
@sippycup6762 You can certainly slide the brake pads in and out but I prefer to remove the calipers for inspection and cleaning. But if you’re in a hurry, just slide them out and in.
@@PacMoto How many miles do you typically get out of your rear pads?
Very nice!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comment!
Hello PacMoto. How come I cannot remove the calipers? It’s hitting the spokes? Cheers
@@smallmediumbigbiker make sure to spread the caliper first. It’s easy to do by twisting the caliper to move the pads apart.
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Olá Brasil!
You can take them out without removing the caliper :)
Yes, that is true. I prefer to take off the caliper.
The rear fender is 8 nm, with your advice of 20 i strip the thread of one bolt 😞
Correct, 8Nm.
Give em a clean while you’ve got them out.
Good call.
slide it back on.. bloody thing won’t go back on easy
I slide it back on without the brake pads. Then slip in the brake pads. Does that answer the issue?
yes!! i saw another video where the guy actually showed exactly that, that was the trick and worked like a charm, thanks for answering/clarifying it 👍
@tomquaker excellent!