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Reply #15 - 06/06/07 at 10:15:34

You're right - it is strange. Obviously the pads are interchangable, but the EBC web site does state that pads with an X are somewhat different in that (if I remember correctly) they won't get as hot as fast and that they don't last quite as long. As I stated, Bike Bandit was able to send me the FA106 pads a couple of years ago, but this is the letter I got last time.
"Thank you for your business with BikeBandit.com. Unfortunately, we will be unable to supply you with the correct brake pads as our suppliers stock has been completely depleted and do not have an expected availability date for the correct item. I have entered a credit for the total amount of $25.00 for the cost of the brake pads. This credit can take up to 7-10 business days to appear on your credit card statement. I assure you that this is not normal course of business and we sincerely apologize on behalf of the supplier for the error we were unable to correct."

Anyway, ride safe.

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Question on Brake Pads Reply #16 - 06/06/07 at 11:23:40 Why does EBC make 2 different brake pads with the same part number? As I remember, my pads came from a dealership.
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Question on Brake Pads Reply #17 - 06/06/07 at 11:37:50 Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06: Why does EBC make 2 different brake pads with the same part number? Maybe different compositions? Possibly one is sintered metal and the other ceramic or one is organic and the other sintered metal? I don't know... just guessin'.
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Re: Question on Brake Pads
Reply #18 - 06/06/07 at 12:11:15

More out of curiosity than anything else, here is what I found: Read and be as ??? as I.

According to the .pdf from EBC, the FA stands for Street, and the X stands for Off Road.

FA106 - $19.95 - Kevlar Organic
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/mcstreetpads.html

FA106X - $20.95 - Carbon Graphite
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/mcoffroadpads.html

Prices from here:
http://www.mawonline.com/ebc.htm

And they have a slightly different take on what the useage is:

FA106:
EBC Standard Brake Pads
EBC Carbon Graphite Pads are blended with Kevlar fiber and Graphite particles impregnated with bronzed Graphite powder to enhance lifetime. The Carbon Graphite construction ensures a cool operation of the disc pad, reducing heat transfer to the brake caliper and system hydraulics. These pads have been the choice of World Champion Motorcross riders for many years. Excellent brakes for faster motorcross and enduro racing.

FA106X:
EBC Carbon "X" Brake Pads
Carbon graphite "X" pads for leisure/sport use. Lowest price point EBC pad. Lowest heat generation. Best for fast dry riding, not for mud, wet or sand.

More than too much info for me. My bike stops nicely. Tongue

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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Question on Brake Pads Reply #19 - 06/06/07 at 12:49:32 Okay, so organic and sintered metal.
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youzguyz Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2538 San Antonio, Texas Gender:	Re: Question on Brake Pads Reply #20 - 06/06/07 at 13:38:51 Read all about it.. and draw your own confusions: http://www.ebcbrakes.com/Assets/2007usamc.pdf
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Scottwerty Full Member Offline It's not a Gang! It's a Club! Posts: 118 Mass Gender:	Re: Question on Brake Pads Reply #21 - 06/06/07 at 20:50:54 I put the red EBCs on last year no problems and mine even had the grove in them. No problems stopping yet
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justin_o_guy Ex Member	Re: Question on Brake Pads Reply #22 - 06/12/07 at 15:29:14 Well, Crummm. I wasnt looking for anything to wonder about. Now, I have to wonder, if the X doesnt last as long, does it stop better? I guess I better go run a stoping test & see what it does before I swap.
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Question on Brake Pads Reply #23 - 06/13/07 at 05:57:33 I've had DP sintered metal pads on mine for about 7500 miles and will install SBS ceramic pads when I replace them.
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