Tenere 700: Galfer FD138G1396 HH Sintered Front Brake Pads & FD165G1054 Semi-Metalic Carbon Rear Pads

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Galfer FD138G1396 HH Sintered Front Brake Pads & FD165G1054 Semi-Metalic Carbon Rear Pads

Cory @ Camel ADV Products has done his homework on aftermarket brake pads that improve performance, longevity & feel, particularly for the wooden feeling oem rear brake setup.  Here's what is posted on the Came ADV website:

We upgraded the brake pads own our 700 Tenere to GALFER units, huge improvement!

For the front of the bike we opted for HH Sintered compound:
  • Better initial bite than the OEM front pads
  • Advanced ceramic brake pad composites ready to withstand higher temperatures than regular semi-metallic carbon brake pads.
  • HH friction rated compounds deliver excellent feel and modulation.
  • Developed for varying conditions.
  • Very aggressive brake pad with good initial bite and lasting power.
*Pads sold in pairs, the front of the T7 requires TWO pairs of pads!*

For the rear, we installed Semi-Metallic Carbon:
  • Great feel and modulation for OEM brake pad replacement.
  • Long lasting brake pad and very little rotor wear.
  • Good in wet and/or dry conditions.
  • Overall a very versatile brake pad compound for almost every need.
  • Touring, Performance street, Motocross, Enduro, Dual Sport
  • Provides a more linear feel than the OEM's on/off toggle switch feel
Aug 2022 Ride Review Update After 10 day 3,800 km Trip

I installed the rear pads prior to my trip & the difference in feel & performance was night & day just as Camel ADV had promoted...so much nicer & confidence inspiring, particularly on loose & wet surfaces. 👍👍 up!  The oem pads had 3.5 mm remaining at 9k kms (5,600 miles).




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