BMW S1000R 2017 front brake pad replacement options, chose and fitted EBC Double H Brake Pads - FA604/4HH (4.5mm backplates)

 

fitted set of EBC front pads at 16144 miles
see associated full service post : 


Useful information from the service book

4.5mm backing or they fall out when worn

• front are sintered OE
• rear are not

• 4 pads per caliper
• 2 calipers per front
• 8 pads needed

min max pads   0.8mm minimum pad material left

min max discs  5mm when new 4.5mm min  

my front discs  are 5mm (no appreciable wear or have been replaced in the past?)

Replacement Pad Options

In the end I chose to fit EBC 

OE ? 34117714800

https://www.arnoldclarkautoparts.com/products/genuine-bmw-motorrad-brake-pads-34117714800

https://bmw.europe-moto.com/gb/bmw-motorcycle-brake-discs-and-pads/12210-bmw-set-of-original-front-brake-pads-s1000rr-k46-s1000r-k47.html

£68 x2 

Carbonne Lorraine XBK5 

Brembo (this is OE isnt it?)

SBS RST 

Lucas TRW https://mtp-racing.co.uk/Front-Brake-Pads-Lucas-TRW-Sinter-MCB829SV-MTP17777

AP Racinghttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383722736495

for 8 7.99 , must be fake surely ?

EBC

https://ebcbrakesdirect.com/motorcycle/bmw/s-1000/58105

The ones I went with on recommendations and price were

£34.98 x2 

EBC Double H Brake Pads - FA604/4HH

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/215336

chose Royal Mail delivery and arrived in 2 days

https://brooksbarn.co.uk/products/ebc-hh-series-sintered-front-brake-pads-fa604-4hh.html

https://www.bikersworldstore.co.uk/ebc-brake-pads-fa604-4hh-p7377

https://ebcbrakesdirect.com/motorcycle/bmw/s-1000/58105