Front Brake pads on a 6th gen non- ABS

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    The picture does not look right for VFR800. Let me find you the parts.......................Hang on
     
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    Also, they are the correct EBC pads for the VFR rear brake, so 3 pairs will take care of the entire bike.
     
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    Not always the case, later year 6 Gens have different pads for front/rear. This is taken from the EBC lookup chart. (This is for Sintered Double HH part numbers)

    YEAR: 00-05 Front FA261HH
    YEAR: 00-05 Rear FA261HH

    YEAR: 02-05(ABS) Front FA261HH
    YEAR: 02-05(ABS) Rear FA261HH

    YEAR: 06-11*(ABS/Non ABS) Front FA388HH
    YEAR: 06-11*(ABS/Non ABS) Rear FA261HH

    *Non US Countries still had VFR800 available after 09.
     
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    I replaced the rears a couple weeks ago. The fronts are looking about 50% worn, and I'm heading back to the track next weekend so I'm looking to replace the fronts. Thanks for the info!


    The part number on Amazon is correct, but that picture is definitely not what the rears look like. Mine is an 02 so they should be the same pad.
     
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    I hope this isn't too old a thread to jump on here but I'm trying to replace my pads right now and I think I have the wrong ones. I've got the FA261HH's in hand and I have an 06 non-ABS. They don't seem to be correct. The tab on the pad with the hole in it will not line up correctly with the cross pin.
    Anyone have experience here? I'm guessing I need the FA388HH's for the fronts?
    Happy Labor Day to all the US riders reading this today. Thanks.
     
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    Allow me to bump this thread. I need to order pads soon and would like to know which ones -front and rear- are the ones that fit my 04 800A with ABS. Thanks
    Jerry
     
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    Refer to post #6 :thumb:
     
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    I think those are both for the same product.
     
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    One is "sintered" -whatever that means- and the other one is just "disc brake pad" Any idea what the difference is?
     
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    From the EBC website:
    "This is the fusing together under heat and pressure of metallic particles and in the case of brakes it blends various other elements to enhance friction properties and wear life. "

    ACE
     
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    HH sintered is what I used. Looked at my rear and there was probably 30% left so fingered I'll just do all three. Had my mechanic do it so not to experiment and screw up with my life. Hes all like..dude you have at least 70% on your fronts. The only time I use my rear is trail braking and doing stops..huuum..so since I just had replaced my rear tire and my front tire had Maybe 1000 miles left....got a PR4 for $106 plus mounting $30 . unbelievable how well my rear brake works now.
    By the way my bike only has 20,000 miles and the guys like...this bike looks brand new..did I just buy it..laughed and told him...dude its 12 years old....good laugh wathing his expression.

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    Um, correct me if I'm wrong duccmann, but with linked brakes aren't you always using your rear brake, even when just using your front brake :confused: ...

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    Hmmmmm...thought it was the other way around...rear and one front....not front and rear...hope someone will chimp in..now I'm confused

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    Front brake lever - actuates 5/6 front caliper pistons and 1/3 rear caliper pistons (only when moving).
    Rear brake pedal - actuates 1/6 front caliper pistons and 2/3 rear caliper pistons.

    Regardless of whether you use the hand lever or foot pedal, you will be using both brakes to some extent.
     
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    Here's a brief article from Motorcyclist Magazine May 2014. Gives a quick explanation of various pad types & their braking characteristics.

    Link: MC Garage Stop Tech
     
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    Wow NF never knew those statistics. Thanks mang

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