pads on the S

[Lightrunner]

Bike's in for it's 12k service and needs new pads on the front.
While my mechanical ability is limited I can change pads so would rather not pay £60 for parts and £20 for labour +VAT if I can do it myself and get some much missed spanner time.

Just wondered if anyone could recommend a pad and / or supplier?
I did have a quick search through old topics but couldn't find anything.

The bike's 03 so has the Brembo calipers and original discs if that's relevant, cheers!

[gus]

Hi
Go for ebc or carbonne lorrainne.Hein gericke should have them in stock or can get them next day.Real easy to change.Remember to push pistons back in to calipers to accomadate new pad thickness.Check fluid level after fitting.
gus

[adamski49]

LR

Tried to post earlier but Boxertrix was playing up and I've now been to a bar-b-q involving large amounts of beer and vintage port (excuse for any typos)

Look at this thread. Steptoe at ukGSer is knocking out pads at silly prices.

HTH

Adam (inebriated of Cambridge)

[Lightrunner]

yeah the site went a bit weird for me too....

thanks for the replies and technical tips... I've ordered a set of EBC pads from Gericke for £20 a pair so I'll be able to get the job done this weekend.

[BockingBandit]

I've got to say,.. of all the bikes i've owned, the BMW is the simplest for changing front brake pads. OK,.. like most things it will take a little longer on your first attempt.... except for sex perhaps,.. but it's a total doddle.

1. Remove the two bolts holding caliper to forks.
2. Remove the caliper, twisting at the top to clear the front wheel rim,.. giggle it a little.
3. Remove the 'Split Pin' and knock the retaining bar out from the rear using a suitable drift.
4. Old pads drop out.
5. Clean it while your in there.
6. Using fingers,.. press pistons back to 'Flush'.
7. Insert new pads holding caliper inverted. (I normally put a light smear of 'copperslip' on the back of each pad to stop future sqealing,.. optional)
8. Insert retaining bar and re-fit the split pin.
9. Attach caliper to fork leg.
10. Press brake lever to re-pump to normal operating possition.

10 minutes,. even for a ham-fisted Gerodie like me.
Geoff

[Boxadog 2000]

Buy genuinr BMW they are more expensive but take it from me they are the best.


I have a set of Ferrodo platinum in the workshop that have done 200 miles i hated them they produce so much black shit 9dust) that I replaced them with BMW original which are great.

By the way if anybody wants the Ferrodo just say £10.00 the pair.

Bob

[a-jay26]

I was ordering parts for my service from motor works and the guy did warn me that if i was changing the pads on my bike to quote him the chassis number, because BMW used three different types of caliper on the front....so be warned don't just go and buy and old pad..... give Motorworks a bell first and find out what to go for.

ta

[boxerpan]

BMW used three different types of caliper on the front....
ta

I'd be interested to know the third type after the brembo and BMW badged items ?

[bigblackfalco]

BMW used three different types of caliper on the front....
ta

I'd be interested to know the third type after the brembo and BMW badged items ?

The very latest calipers are japanese.....think Tokico!?
Bailey.

[Boxertools]

I have 2 pairs of EBC 246HH, brand new and still in packaging.
They don't fit the GS, so no use to me now.
I paid £42, yours for £30 + P&P if you want them.
Mike.
01328 700707