Brake pads for 1150 Rockster

[rudytenorio]

It is time to replace pads on my Rockster. It has nearly 15K miles. My question is, should I get the BMW pads or an after market brand. I have had several other bikes before I moved over to BMW and have always used EBC with good results. Any advise will be appreciated

[riceburner]

It is time to replace pads on my Rockster. It has nearly 15K miles. My question is, should I get the BMW pads or an after market brand. I have had several other bikes before I moved over to BMW and have always used EBC with good results. Any advise will be appreciated

I've always used BMW apart from a brief foray with EBC - the EBC didn't suit, and lasted half the time, so the more expensive BMWs cost the same over time and involved less changing!

currently on super cheapys at present though because I am skint.

[domekrome]

I am currently using EBCs, but can't comment on their longevity - just installed 3000 km ago. They certainly work, as they helped me perform an accidental stoppie while avoiding someone who cut me off and promptly hit their brakes. I also get them from a friend for a substantial discount, so I am not too worried about longevity.

[Hottech]

Which pads are you replacing, front or rear. I had the rear replaced at the dealership and they had a dunlop brand for $57 while the BMW brand were $97. Also I was reading that they switched from organic to metallic. You could still pick up the older organic pads for $25 but I heard they leave a black messy powder but are still very functional.

[R4R&R]

Wow - I have just over 62,000 miles and still have the original front pads. I repalced the rear a little while ago. I guess brakes are over-rated to me.

The EBC are cheaper (meant less expensive), but you know the BMW OEM pads will be perfect.

[rudytenorio]

I am replacing the rear pads. I actually just bought a set of EBC. (I think they were a third of the price of the BMW pads) So far after 400 miles they appear to work great. I will see how they do in the long run. Depending on their performance I will decide what to get for the front.