K11 Owners Group

blue95lt · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 3:25 am Post subject: Which compound?

Hi all kog ers"
Hey it's been quite a while since I put brakes on the rear of my k11 LT and am not sure of the compound, ie HH, sintered bronze or what ever?
I am not an aggressive rider and most always ride by myself.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:04 am Post subject:

I'd look for something that is "organic compound" similar to the oem. Something with a kevlar mix is ok.

It will still give you decent stopping power without the effect of eating up your rotors....

Sintered has metal flake in them, yes they do stop better, but they will chew up your rotors sooner.
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mr_10brook · Joined: 04 Dec 2010 Posts: 15 Location: Central Indiana

I have always used the EBC organic compound for the reason that Scott stated.

I think FA18 on rear and FA171 on front.

You can usually find really good prices on Ebay.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:40 am Post subject:

This is what I bought last time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-1999-BMW-K1100LT-Kevlar-Carbon-Front-Rear-Brake-Pads-/161709597096?hash=item25a6a4a1a8

$14 for the complete set front/rear.

One thing that you may find, I know that I have, the non-bmw front pads seem to have an issue with the backing plate.
The last 2 sets of front pads that I have installed I have had to use my dremmel tool on the inside edge of the "horn ears"(ie where the pins slip thru).
Something about when the backing steel plate was punched out, it is just a tad out of speck from factory mfgr.
For the price, I can afford to massage the fit.....
Just fyi for you so you know about it going in.
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Ride safe.

1995 K1100LT 0302044
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:57 am Post subject:

IMO, there really is no need for anything more than organic pads. You can easily lock (or ABS engage) normal pads on a K11 and don't need the bite of sintered pads nor to eat up your rotors more quickly.

I've had great results using EBC pads front and rear.
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blue95lt · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:08 am Post subject: Thanks!

Ok guys thanks fo the help,and f.y.i. Scott!
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1995 k1100lt daily ride(22953)when I got it
1982 cb650sc blue nighthawk (38000)(crashed)
1974 kz400(sold to get nighthawk)