Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Bazzie on May 09, 2021, 22:25:39

Title: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: Bazzie on May 09, 2021, 22:25:39

Hello! Does anyone have any experience of alternative rear brake friction material for the 1050? Front brake performance is fine, but, in my opinion,the rear is poor.

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: Ianmc on May 10, 2021, 08:08:05

   Hello Bazzie, it is common knowledge now that Suzuki make their rear brake pads from old bathroom tiles.I have been using EBC FA174 pads on my bikes for a few years and find them great, not sure whether they will fit your bike but the HH material is much better than the original.

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: porter on May 10, 2021, 09:04:55

The 1050 has the same rear caliper as my 1000, it's an OK brake at best no matter what pads. I've used EBC+ hh which where better but now I use DP+ hh which are better again.

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: Stromming2024 on March 07, 2025, 16:59:15

Sorry, to add to this, does anyone know the rear caliper torque value?  Manual is saying 17nm but I'm sure I read the manual gave the incorrect figures here - and 17 seems very low for a caliper....

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: bonne on March 13, 2025, 13:23:19

I have been riding a lot on my 1050. First rear pad change was to SBS... second to Brembo (also brembo rotor change). No much difference... I remember the SBS as being bad though.

On the front there is a big difference - History is the same here... first SBS then Brembo pad and rotors. Better grip, and the noise that came from the original ones are no longer present on the Brembo

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: Stromming2024 on April 08, 2025, 09:32:37

I've been having the same problem.

In normal riding I've not noticed it much but on The Picos two weeks ago I got definite fading from them - came back when cooled down.  The front were VERY good but I changed to EBC as they were worn and now they're even better.

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: Gillie76 on April 12, 2025, 14:16:10

I've just recently installed EBC HH on my 650 and I'm impressed so far. Might be worth a try 🤷‍♂️

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: MisterDavey on April 12, 2025, 14:32:56

New bike, and at just 300 miles I've had to clean a thick layer of brake dust from the back wheel, twice already!
Is this normal for a V-strom 1050?

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: Rusty Nuts on April 12, 2025, 18:40:00

Is your right foot inadvertently resting on the pedal?

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: MisterDavey on April 12, 2025, 19:59:38

I thought that might be asked, but no, nowhere near. I have to put a little effort in to using the rear brake.

Title: Re: 1050 rear brake pads.
Post by: MisterDavey on April 12, 2025, 20:00:29

Thanks for asking though 👍