Tyres, Brakes and Suspension » EBC BRAKE PADS WARNING

I had to order a pair of rear brake pads for my 2018 RS. I chose EBC because I have had great performance from them in the past. I went to their US website, and referenced my bike in their catalog. The catalog listed FA363HH for the rear. I ordered a set from Amazon. I received them and then tried to swap them in, but they were way too small. I checked several parts store websites, and they all listed the 363s for my bike.

I called EBC directly, and they also told me I needed the 363s. I told him they didn't fit, He then checked a bit further and told me that I actually need 209/2s. I then did a cross reference and learned that the 2019 through present R1250RS take the 209/2s on the rear. So I ordered a pair of FA209/2HH and they should arrive on Saturday. I'll post my findings here.

New I wonder if their catalog is incorrect for all the 1200RS years, or if perhaps at some point prior to releasing the 1250s BMW started installing updated calipers on the later 1200s.

Regardless, please be sure to verify which pads you need carefully if you choose to replace them yourself with EBC pads.

Have to admit that when I saw the all caps EBC BRAKE PADS WARNING I assumed the worst.

Thanks for the head's up on what was thankfully only a fitment issue.

Not an odd occurrence. The upper ball joints on my Mazda B3000 are nigh unobtainable because Ford (who made the B-series) updated the wrong data to all databases. You order what it lists and you get the wrong part. My dad had to find a Ford dealership that saved the old film microfiche films when they went to a digital network to get the correct part number.

Modern technology...allowing man to screw up at the speed of light.

First let me apologize for the all caps title faux pas. I was In a hurry as I made the post and did not realize the impression it might give. I hate click bait, and assure you that was not my intention.

I received the 209/2 pads, and they were a correct fit. One thing that I found peculiar was that the material thickness on one of the pads was noticeably thicker on one pad than on the other. It wasn't a big difference, but it was noticeable. And since the backing plates were identical and neither was designated as inside or outside, it struck me as odd. I installed them in less than five minutes, and all is well, so I don't imagine there to be any issue.

Zitat von BusBoy11 im Beitrag #5

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First let me apologize for the all caps title faux pas. I was In a hurry as I made the post and did not realize the impression it might give. I hate click bait, and assure you that was not my intention.

I received the 209/2 pads, and they were a correct fit. One thing that I found peculiar was that the material thickness on one of the pads was noticeably thicker on one pad than on the other. It wasn't a big difference, but it was noticeable. And since the backing plates were identical and neither was designated as inside or outside, it struck me as odd. I installed them in less than five minutes, and all is well, so I don't imagine there to be any issue.

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