EBC Powersports FA683X Carbon X Front Brake Pads for Can-Am Defender

For street or off road use the hybrid carbon impregnated X formula pads deliver medium lifetime with powerful cool rotor temperature braking due to the carbon granules within the material and are extremely popular on ATV and MX sport bikes in non contaminated riding conditions or streetbike enduro models. For longer life or extreme mud riding, see the EBC Brakes MXS series pads or for ATV the R series heavy duty sintered pads. Carbon X Pads For Enduro/MX Bikes;

• Carbon graphite formula reduces heat generation to keep the rotor and pad cool
• UK made with high carbon content for cooler braking at speed
• Popular in fast; dry MX or green lane use
• For use on Tout Terrain and Enduro bikes
• Medium lifetime with great brake effect
• TUV tested and KBA approved
• Best selling sport ATV pad

Brief Description: EBC Powersports FA683X Carbon X brake pads are designed for front braking applications on select Can-Am Defender models and other compatible powersports vehicles. Their carbon-impregnated X formula provides strong, controlled braking with reduced heat generation, making them well suited for street riding, dry off-road use, enduro, motocross, and sport ATV applications.

Manufactured in the UK, these pads use a high-carbon compound to help maintain cooler rotor and pad temperatures during repeated braking at speed. The compound offers a practical balance of braking performance and service life, with a medium lifetime under normal riding conditions. Carbon X pads are especially popular for fast, dry MX and green-lane riding where consistent brake response is important and riding conditions are not heavily contaminated by mud or debris.

• Feature: Carbon graphite formula helps reduce heat generation for cooler rotor and pad temperatures.
• Feature: High-carbon compound supports powerful and consistent braking at speed.
• Feature: Medium service life provides a balance of braking effect and durability.
• Feature: TUV tested and KBA approved for dependable product quality.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data:

• Brand: EBC Powersports
• Part Number: FA683X
• Product Type: Carbon X powersports brake pad set
• Application: Front brake system
• Material: Carbon-impregnated graphite compound
• Intended Use: Street, dry off-road, enduro, motocross, and sport ATV riding
• Manufacturing Origin: United Kingdom
• Approval Testing: TUV tested and KBA approved

What's Included in the Box: One EBC Powersports FA683X Carbon X brake pad set. For extended service life in extreme mud or heavily contaminated riding conditions, EBC recommends its MXS series or R-series heavy-duty sintered pads where applicable.

Fitment: Fits 2016 Can-Am Defender HD8 and HD10; 2017 Can-Am Defender HD5, HD8, and HD10; 2018 Can-Am Defender HD5, HD8, Defender Max HD8 DPS, and Defender Max HD8 XT. Verify the vehicle configuration and existing brake pad shape before installation.

Features:

• Carbon graphite formula helps reduce heat generation for cooler rotor and pad temperatures.
• High-carbon compound supports powerful and consistent braking at speed.
• Medium service life provides a balance of braking effect and durability.
• TUV tested and KBA approved for dependable product quality.

Fitments:
2016 Can-Am Defender HD10 Base
2016 Can-Am Defender HD8 Base
2017 Can-Am Defender HD10 Base
2017 Can-Am Defender HD5 Base
2017 Can-Am Defender HD8 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender HD10 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender HD5 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender HD8 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 DPS Base
2018 Can-Am Defender Max HD8 DPS Base
2018 Can-Am Defender Max HD8 XT Base
2019 Can-Am Defender HD5 Base
2019 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 DPS Base
2019 Can-Am Defender Max HD8 DPS Base
2019 Can-Am Defender Max HD8 XT 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