Just replaced my rear brake pads with EBC HH pad. I know BMW recommends standard sintered pads on the rear but i like the feedback from the HH pads.
One question i have is why is one pad thicker than the other?. I've contacted EBC and they inform me i have the correct pads but the person couldn't explain why one is thinner than the other. Do you know why?
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I've no idea why, but if that is the case surely they have to be handed. Seems strange to me :-XDoctor T wrote: One question i have is why is one pad thicker than the other?. I've contacted EBC and they inform me i have the correct pads but the person couldn't explain why one is thinner than the other. Do you know why?
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From what I have read elsewhere https://www.ninetowners.com/threads/uneven-rear-brake-pad-thickness.141033/Doctor T wrote:One question I have is why is one pad thicker than the other.
and having viewed this video, Disk brake / Floating caliper brake - How it works! (Animation) - Bing video
the outer pad (nearest the piston) is thicker than the inner because the rear brake has a floating caliper.
In the video, as the brake is applied/released, the outer (thicker) pad makes & remains in contact with the disc fractionally earlier & longer than the inner pad.
Seems like a reasonable theory.
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They are, BMW R1200RT Rear Brake Pad Service - YouTubeyorkie wrote:If that is the case surely they have to be handed.
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Thank you David, live and learn eh ^-^David. wrote: They are, BMW R1200RT Rear Brake Pad Service - YouTube
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It's strange ive never seen this on other bikes ive owned over the years. Are there any other makes of bikes that have the same set up?
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Triumph, '98 Sprint Sport - two rear brake pads are different thickness | Triumph Rat Motorcycle ForumsDoctor T wrote:Are there any other makes of bikes that have the same set up?