Description:

As many as seven MOTORCYCLE Tester toiled under an elaborate comparison testing different pads for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure.


About 4,500 kilometers are behind each of the seven invited to the test pads for the front double disc brake, the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure. Most of it, namely 4300 km laid back candidates as part of a complex long-range tests, which allowed an assessment of the wear behavior of the individual pads and the associated discs (see right). The rest of the subjects completed lung function test scores, which were held to a proven model with a freshly-driven, new flooring.

Among the participants were only sintered metal pads. Six accessories brand models Braking, Brembo, Carbone Lorraine, EBC, Ferodo, Lucas stood comparison with the BMW series stoppers. The individual criteria, with brief description.

Response (10 points): Even on easy plucking at the brake lever should not delay a significant braking effect wherever possible.

Pressure point (10 points): If, in case the train brake lever, a clearly defined resistance or there is something rather soft and mushy? However, even the best accessory coverings with the more tough-acting brake system of the BMW R 1200 GS perform any miracles.

Dosing (10 points): Ideal when the braking force increases proportional to the hand. This is on most test candidates of the case. Coverings with prog-Ressiv braking force of braking or course as the EBC, which increases the braking effect of proportion, are to be dosed less experienced drivers and shock braking hard.

Hand strength (10 points): The lower the operating forces fail, the more fatigue-free, it can slow down and drive. Is enough for a finger for powerful deceleration values ​​like Braking, Brembo, or Lucas is looking forward to longer rides the hand and forearm muscles.

Effect of cold (15 points): When fully cooled surfaces at the first stop after a break reliably and without delay also effective bite, brings valuable points. Particularly noteworthy, the abrupt braking gripping.