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  • Sarcvicious
    Forum Apprentice
    • Sep 2021
    • 91
    • Houston TX

    #1

    different shape rear brake pads?

    Looking for rear brake pads, but based on the part number im finding two different shapes. they are both EBC brand. Why are they different shapes and is one better than the other?





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  • fastbysuzuki
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    • Nov 2012
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    • Wyre, Lancashire.uk

    #2
    I have not had a 650 but my guess is the top one is the rear brake, take out the old ones and compare before you order.
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    • salty_monk
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      #3
      The bottom ones are not from our series of bike.. never seen anything like that. Maybe the 1150 uses a pad like that?
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      • Brendan W
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        • Jul 2013
        • 4929
        • Wexford, Ireland

        #4
        A lot of ebay listings have disclaimers on the images.
        Colour may differ, for reference only, actual appearance may differ, contents may settle and so forth.
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        • Big T
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          #5
          Originally posted by Brendan W
          A lot of ebay listings have disclaimers on the images.
          Colour may differ, for reference only, actual appearance may differ, contents may settle and so forth.
          One of the best reasons not to buy from eBay, unless you know what the part is supposed to look like

          Top one is correct
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          • tom203
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            • Aug 2010
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            • Norway,Maine

            #6
            I use ebc FA-36 rear and FA-65 front?.lots on eBay starting at $5 and up
            1981 gs650L

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            • Sarcvicious
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              • Sep 2021
              • 91
              • Houston TX

              #7
              I ordered the correct ebc front brake pads, but the seller told ,me their ebc inventory was off so he sent sps brand. He also said if there?s a problem w that let him know and he will take care of it.

              any opinions about SPS?
              Main lady- 2009 Nightster 1200
              Project Lady- 1982 GS650 G

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              • bwringer
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                #8
                Originally posted by Sarcvicious
                I ordered the correct ebc front brake pads, but the seller told ,me their ebc inventory was off so he sent sps brand. He also said if there?s a problem w that let him know and he will take care of it.

                any opinions about SPS?
                SBS (Scandinavian Braking Systems) is a good premium brand.

                I've never heard of SPS. If it's some Chinese no-name and not a typo, do NOT install that junk on your bike and get your money back.
                Last edited by bwringer; 09-29-2021, 08:39 AM.
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                • Sarcvicious
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                  • Sep 2021
                  • 91
                  • Houston TX

                  #9
                  Originally posted by bwringer
                  SBS (Scandinavian Braking Systems) is a good premium brand.

                  I've never heard of SPS. If it's some Chinese no-name and not a typo, do NOT install that junk on your bike and get your money back.
                  Thanks bwringer. Ill double check w the seller. Hopefully its SBS
                  Main lady- 2009 Nightster 1200
                  Project Lady- 1982 GS650 G

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                  • Sarcvicious
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                    • Sep 2021
                    • 91
                    • Houston TX

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Sarcvicious
                    Thanks bwringer. Ill double check w the seller. Hopefully its SBS

                    THEYRE SBS! Glad somethings going right. Rebuilds are a PITA!
                    Main lady- 2009 Nightster 1200
                    Project Lady- 1982 GS650 G

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