Having trouble figuring out what pads I need for the front brake.  Clymers doesn't list it (at least I couldn't find it in there).  From what I've gathered from the Tech section and some internet searching, I *think* I need EBC pads, part number FA106.  But when I search for that in Google and look at different online stores, I'm seeing pictures of the pads that look very different.

Could you guys point me to the right part?  And where's the best place to buy from?

denistheruski wrote on 01/24/13 at 06:01:38:


The front brakes was the first project i had to tackle on my pre-owned, ready to go dealership sold 2005. The rotor had excessive run-out on the hidden side and had to be replaced also.

Have you decieded on organic, semi-sintered or full sintered pads?

My brake rebuild consisted of a drilled EBC rotor #MD3017LS and EBC sintered pad pads  #FA106R. After a minor break in, they work just great.

ZAR wrote on 01/24/13 at 06:30:31:


Yep, I got both mine through BikeBandit.com, whom seemed from comparison to be the cheapest all the way around on my items.

I too avoid Ebay, not just for the scammers. But for the fact if you log in a credit card and the sale is deputed in Pay Pal, your credit card account is locked till a resoulution is met. And i mean locked as in, no use what so ever anywhere else besides Ebay.

Thanks for all of the replies.

rat907 wrote on 01/24/13 at 06:25:07:



Are all of these types compatible with the stock disc?  What are pros/cons?

[quote author=4C4D46415B5C404D5A5D5B4341280 link=1359036098/0#6 date=1359057370]Thanks for all of the replies.

rat907 wrote on 01/24/13 at 06:25:07:


From what I understand (and using auto tech in the mix) is this.

organics or base pads are the low line run of the mill every day pad and they are cheapest to buy.

semi-sintered are a mix of organic or kevlar and copper, kind of like a semi-metallic brake pad and costs are higher than the base.

sintered pads are fully copper materials (copper strands compressed together under extreme pressure) heat bonded (also under high pressures) to a copper plated steel shoe or backing plate. aka metallic pad.

pros and cons, I am finding out myself since the compositions differ from automotive. I admit i use my front brake a hellova lot more than the rear most of the time (infact i hardly touch it). So finding out the pros and cons and swapping pad types will answer my questions of pro and con, possibly in short order.

ZAR wrote on 01/24/13 at 17:14:54:


I bought some EBC's early on and didn't like them.  But your's might be a different compound.  mine were white and didn't stop worth sh!t.

I use Vesrah. I think VD 329. No squeal, but about $30.  

I got the EBC Organic Kevlar FA106 from Amazon for $22.80 in December (they are now $26.75). Here is the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GRZEZI

I installed them two weeks ago and even though the brakes are working great I think I made some noobie mistake which I will post under separate topic.