Tyres, Brakes and Suspension » Galfer vs EBC

I’m wondering which pads most of the forum are moving to? I’m not so enamored with the brakes: they’re a bit grabby and then takes a fair amount of modulation to come to smooth stops. I also have a KTM GT and the brake action is very easy and intuitive. I would love to get closer to how they feel. Most of my riding is road trips, but I like to carve canyons when I get there. I use my GT for straight up fun on curvy roads, but really I prefer the RS in every situation. But I would like to improve the modulation on the brakes if I could.

I’m going to settle on one of these two brands after looking at other options. My BMW tech say Galfer. Do some of you have any opinions on the matter?

I’ve attached a pic of the choices, I think the HH level is best for my riding style but I’m open to arguments or if I’m totally off-base on these options.

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Note sure this will help you but I've always been satisfied with the original BMW installed and what ever the dealer used when he updated them...i'm assuming he use BMW issue.
FWIW I've used EBC on other bikes, Triumph 900, KTM Duke and KLR. None of those brakes come close to the performance of stock BMW.

BeemerBoneYard offers Carbonne Lorraine as another option.

https://www.beemerboneyard.com/r12la.html

Good advice, both, but trying to get any advantage. I’ve of course learned that the bikes are different, and I love them both in their different ways, just trying to get an advantage if I can.

I went for Ferodo pads for my rear as they'd worn out at 30,000 miles. It was the cheaper option and I was otherwise completely satisfied with my OEM pads.

I had no end of problems with binding and uneven wear. I bought some OEM pads as the Ferodo's were shot at 34,000. Back to normal.

When the fronts need replacing (there's still plenty of pad left) I'll be looking at OEM again.

I find the brakes good with excellent sensitivity. They were even up to the job on track.

Peter

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #4

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I think the difference will be the master cylinder.
I quite like the RS brakes but there is a lot of lever travel before full brake effort come to the fore. .

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Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #6

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I went for Ferodo pads for my rear as they'd worn out at 30,000 miles. It was the cheaper option and I was otherwise completely satisfied with my OEM pads.

I had no end of problems with binding and uneven wear. I bought some OEM pads as the Ferodo's were shot at 34,000. Back to normal.

When the fronts need replacing (there's still plenty of pad left) I'll be looking at OEM again.

I find the brakes good with excellent sensitivity. They were even up to the job on track.

Peter

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