2019 onwards AL9 front pads?
 

Hello, I've a 2019 AL9 with the four pot calipers. The pads look like they've little life left. I've had a look on the EBC site but these pads (FA496HH) look like they are for the 2 pot calipers. Anyone know if they are suitable please? If not what the hell are?

Re: 2019 onwards AL9 front pads?
 

No worries, the right pads are
FA158HH. Or FA158 for the organics. FFS, paste formating gahhhahhah.

Re: 2019 onwards AL9 front pads?
 

as far as i'm aware no SV has 4 pot callipers unless it has had a swap

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They switched in 2019. From the current SV650 web page:

"For 2019 the ever-popular SV650 comes with improved stopping power, thanks to an upgrade to new four-piston front brake calipers."

Re: 2019 onwards AL9 front pads?
 

well bowl me over. so they do. i personally never found the older SV brakes lacking if serviced properly but it looks like suzuki has listened for once either that the parts bins were full of the 4 pots.

Re: 2019 onwards AL9 front pads?
 

In that case, I wonder if the four pot calipers will retro fit the older models.

Having said that, like Bibs I find the normal 2-pots pretty good as it is.

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Agreed, I also wonder if the four pots would be any better in the real world or is it mainly marketing spin?

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saying that I cant safely ride my 2007 SV with one finger on the brake lever which I would like to do. Maybe I need one of those Charles Atlas hand exercisers but I think four pots might allow me to do it....

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I only ever use my first two fingers on the brake lever.

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as I said yes two is ok but just forefinger would be more comfortable and I believe thats doable on a GSXR but not enough on my SV...

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i grip the throttle with my thumb and index finger and break with my other three.

Re: 2019 onwards AL9 front pads?
 

Blimey never thought of that one! Doesnt feel very natural for me as when I separate my index from the other 3 it strains but I'll have to try it on the bike....

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it comes from being short and bikes that dont tick over properly. i could not put both feet down when i was younger so got in the habit of using the front brake at lights/junctions as i couldn't use the back due to having to use it to stand on due to cambers. just a habit that has stuck.

thank fek for lowering kits :D

Re: 2019 onwards AL9 front pads?
 

Brought up on British bikes, you needed a good handful to try to get them to stop, so its four fingers for me