EBC Powersports FA179 Organic Front Brake Pads for Select Yamaha Motorcycles

UK made using high tech ECO friendly pad compound that delivers fingertip stopping power. Suitable for all road bikes and scooters, the E327 grade compound has been a best seller for over 15 years with over 40 million sets sold worldwide. These pads were rated by German Motorrad Magazine as a top quality organic pad and now proven suitable even as a sintered pad replacement. All EBC organic pads are built on backing plates made with the patented Nucap NRS hook retention system guaranteeing zero chance of pad debonding after extended use or corrosion. Not for race or track use. Organic FA Series Pads;

• ECO friendly, non-toxic ingredients
• Softer compound is easy on rotors
• Can replace organic or sintered
• Low dust and rotor abrasion
• OE-quality replacement pad
• Superb streetbike pad
• Totally ECO friendly

Upgrade street-focused braking performance with EBC Powersports FA179 Organic Front Brake Pads. Manufactured in the UK with an environmentally friendly E327 organic compound, these pads provide smooth, progressive stopping power for everyday riding on compatible Yamaha motorcycles and scooters. The softer compound is gentle on brake rotors while producing low dust and reduced rotor abrasion.

Each pad is built on a backing plate featuring EBC's patented Nucap NRS hook retention system, which helps prevent pad debonding after extended use or exposure to corrosion. The FA179 pads are designed as an OE-quality replacement and may replace either organic or sintered pads where application-specific fitment permits. They are well suited for street use but are not intended for racing or track applications.

Key Features and Performance Benefits

• Feature: Eco-friendly, non-toxic E327 organic compound supports cleaner street riding.
• Feature: Progressive fingertip stopping power improves everyday braking control.
• Feature: Softer friction material helps minimize brake rotor wear and abrasion.
• Feature: Nucap NRS hook retention system helps ensure secure pad construction over time.

Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Product Type: Organic motorcycle brake pad set
• Brand: EBC Powersports
• Part Number: FA179
• Series: FA Series
• Compound: E327 organic friction material
• Application: Front brake position
• Use: Street motorcycles and scooters
• Track Use: Not intended for racing or track riding

What's Included

One EBC Powersports FA179 organic front brake pad set. Always verify the specific application and required quantity before installation.

Fitment

Fits select 1995-1999 Yamaha XV535 Virago models, 2014-2016 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt models, and 2015-2016 Yamaha SR400 models. Confirm year, model, brake position, and manufacturer application data before ordering.

Professional installation is recommended. Follow the motorcycle manufacturer's procedures for brake pad replacement and bedding-in. This product is not approved for race or track use.

Fitments:
1995 Yamaha XV535 Virago Base
1996 Yamaha XV535 Virago Base
1997 Yamaha XV535 Virago Base
1998 Yamaha XV535 Virago Base
1999 Yamaha XV535 Virago Base
2014 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt Base
2015 Yamaha SR400 Base
2015 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt Base
2016 Yamaha SR400 Base
2016 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt Base
2017 Yamaha SR400 Base
2017 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt Base
2018 Yamaha SR400 Base
2018 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt Base
2019 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt Base
2020 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt Base

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: powersports
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1