Frustratingly discovered today that the pads are different on 08 onward models, the front are different but the back is still the same as earlier modela. Why change 
Pad difference between 02-07 & 08 onwards
- Thread starter tbullivant
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After 08 Honda increased the horsepower by 50% and hence needed more brake area to control all the extra power over the previous models or engineers decided it was time for a change .
I found this out last night while trying to put on a new set of pads on my 06. Both packages had the same part number but they were different inside. I now have new pads in one side only. Anyone want to trade some 08-12 pads for some 03-07 pads? It's been so long since I bought these I don't know where I got them.
Has anyone tried to grind a set of 08-12 pads down to make them fit in an early bike?
Has anyone tried to grind a set of 08-12 pads down to make them fit in an early bike?
Starting in 08 the pads are larger due to the calipers being modified/larger. Also, there's a drain channel vs a drain pin-hole to allow water to drain better - I assume.
Maybe not a heart-stopping model update but it was done for a reason, probably to help with sticking SMC issues.
Maybe not a heart-stopping model update but it was done for a reason, probably to help with sticking SMC issues.
Shouldn't be the same part number. OEM? The 02-07 pad had a part number change iirc the change was an added pc of paper in the blister pack.
Known model year changes LINK
OEM 08 and up front 06455-MCS-R01
02-07 06455-MCS-G02 (replaces 06455-MCS-G01)
That's what was on both packages. I knew there was a difference in years when I ordered the pads a long time ago. When they arrived and had the right part numbers I just put them on the shelf till I needed them. Since I can't return them I might see about grinding down the top tab.