What is wrong with this picture?

[Trader]

According to everything I've read these pads are the right ones for my bike BUT THEY ARE TOO WIDE!

EBC FA123HH

 

I was told I have a Mk I rear end in my 88...so it makes me wonder ....

The rear caliper looks the same as on my 84 parts bike...

 

is the Mk I rear caliper different from a mkII ?

I already threw out the old pads so I don't have them to compare

these pads for sure don't fit!

[Trader]

Ummmm

Thanks Eck....I think

Didn't come close to answering my question but now we all know we have to order 2 sets for the front of whatever bike:smile5:

[SilvrT]

ummmmmm... are those for the FRONT? And you mentioned REAR?

[WildBill1]

You need rear pads to go in the pictured caliper. The pads pictured are front pads. Easy mix-up easy fix.

[Eck]

Ummmm

Thanks Eck....I think

Didn't come close to answering my question but now we all know we have to order 2 sets for the front of whatever bike:smile5:

 

NP.. Sorry, I will delete it........It's gone

[Trader]

So is the "EBC FA123HH" designation the size of brake pad or part number or is that a material designation that is common to other size pads?

you can see in the pic that it shows rear pads but the same OEM number.

My order showed that I did order the rear pad.

[cimmer]

Yes the MK1 caliper are different from the MK2 calipers as the MK1a are twin piston caliper while the MK2s are 4 piston calipers. Those should fit you 88 VR but not the 83 or 84 VR. The MK1s take the FA88 type of pad with the ending letter being what material the pads are made from.

I hope that helps you out.

Rick F.

[Trader]

Yes the MK1 caliper are different from the MK2 calipers as the MK1a are twin piston caliper while the MK2s are 4 piston calipers. Those should fit you 88 VR but not the 83 or 84 VR. The MK1s take the FA88 type of pad with the ending letter being what material the pads are made from.

I hope that helps you out.

Rick F.

 

yes thanks Rick.

seeing as these rear calipers only have 2 Pistons they have to be off a mkI???

Edited April 15, 2016 by Trader

[bongobobny]

Yup!! MK2 rears are 4 piston calipers, same as the MK2 fronts...

 

PS you can swap MK1 rear to MK2 rear IF you use the appropriate rear caliper bracket, AND the appropriate mounting spindle on the swing arm!

[Trader]

Makes me wonder if the back end of this bike got wiped out. MkI rear end and rear calipers.