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 SBS Motorcycle Brake Pads South Africa 

BikeWise has been distributing SBS motorcycle brake pads in South Africa since 1995, making SBS one of our longest-standing brand partnerships. Over more than 30 years, SBS has grown alongside BikeWise to become a well-established name in the South African motorcycle market, with brake pads that dealers and riders ask for by name.

Today, the SBS range covers a wide variety of motorcycles and riding applications, with brake pad solutions for street and road, adventure, off-road and enduro, racing and track, custom and cruiser, ATV and scooter use.

 ROAD & STREET 

Brake pads for everyday road, sport, touring and adventure motorcycles 

  • HF Ceramic

    Street Standard
    For commuters, general street and cruiser motorcycles.

  • HS / LS Sinter

    Street Performance
    For modern performance, sport, touring and adventure motorcycles.

  • RST Evo Sinter

    Street, Adventure & Track Days
    For performance road riding, adventure and track-day use.

 CUSTOM & CRUISER 

 Brake pads for custom, cruiser and American V-Twin motorcycles 

  • HF Ceramic

    Cruiser Standard 
    For general-purpose custom and cruiser motorcycles. Long pad life, low dust and low disc wear.

  • H.HS / H.LS Sinter

    Cruiser Performance 
    For modern, high-performance and heavier touring motorcycles, with strong brake feel and controlled performance.

  • H.CT Carbon

    Custom Performance
    For motorcycles with customised braking systems, offering excellent brake feel and control in wet and dry conditions.

 SCOOTER 

Brake pads for everyday commuting and urban scooter riding 

  • HF Ceramic

    Scooter Standard 
    For everyday scooter riding, with dependable braking performance and durability.

  • MS Evo Sinter

    Scooter Performance 
    For riders looking for higher-performance braking and the benefits of SBS EVO sinter technology.

  • CT Carbon

    Scooter Carbon 
    A carbon compound option for scooter riders looking for an alternative braking feel and performance.

OFF-ROAD 

Brake pads for motocross, enduro and off-road motorcycles 

  • RSI Sinter

    Off-Road Racing 
    EVO sinter brake pads for demanding off-road riding and racing

  • SI Sinter

    Off-Road Performance 
    Sinter brake pads for motocross, enduro and general off-road riding.

 ATV & UTV 

 Brake pads for quad bikes, ATVs, UTVs and side-by-side vehicles

  • RSI Sinter

    ATV / UTV Off-Road
    Sinter brake pads for demanding off-road riding and harsh terrain

  • SI Sinter

    Off-Road Performance 
    Sinter brake pads for varied off-road conditions including sand, dust, mud and water.

  • PSI Evo Sinter

    ATV / UTV Performance 
    EVO sinter brake pads for riders looking for a higher-performance braking option in demanding off-road conditions.

  • ATS Sinter

    ATV / UTV 
    Sinter brake pads developed for ATV and UTV applications.

 RACING 

Brake pads for track days, road racing and professional motorcycle racing 

  • DS-1 / DS-2 Dual Sinter

    Professional Racing
    Race-only front brake compounds developed for professional competition, with strong initial bite and consistent brake feel. DS-1 and DS-2 can also be combined to fine-tune braking performance.

  • DC Dual Carbon

    Track Day & Racing 
    Race-only front brake pads for track-day riders and racers, offering progressive braking performance, excellent lever feel and modulation

  • RST Sinter

    Road, Sport & Track 
    A versatile performance compound for combined road, sport and track-day riding, offering strong initial bite, brake feel and durability. ECE R90 approved

  • RQ Carbon Tech / LS Sinter

    Rear Performance 
    Rear brake options for performance riding. RQ provides higher rear-brake performance and control, while LS offers medium braking performance with long pad life. 

Finding your SBS brake pad

  • Know Your SBS Brake Pad Number?

    Search your SBS pad number to see the available compounds and options.

    For example, searching SBS 838 will show the available 838 brake pad options, allowing you to choose the compound best suited to your application.

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  • Don't Know Your SBS Brake Pad Number?

    Use the SBS fitment search to find the correct brake pad number for your motorcycle, then search the SBS number on BikeWise to view available options.

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 SBS Motorcycle Brake Pads FAQ 

Start by identifying the correct SBS brake pad number for your motorcycle here. Once you know the number, search for it on BikeWise to see the available compound options. The same SBS pad number may be available in different compounds depending on the motorcycle and intended use.

The letters identify the brake pad compound and intended application. For example, an SBS pad number may be available as HF Ceramic, HS Sinter, RST Evo Sinter or one of SBS's racing compounds. The correct choice depends on the motorcycle, riding style and intended use.

SBS offers different friction materials for different applications. Ceramic compounds such as HF are commonly used for everyday street applications, while sintered compounds such as HS are designed for higher-performance road use. SBS also offers specialised compounds for off-road, racing, scooter and ATV/UTV applications.

Yes. SBS offers brake pads for both adventure and dedicated off-road motorcycles. Adventure motorcycles may use road-oriented or more performance-focused compounds depending on the bike and how it is ridden, while SBS also offers dedicated compounds for motocross, enduro and demanding off-road conditions.

Yes. SBS produces dedicated motorcycle racing compounds for track days through to professional competition. The range includes compounds such as RST, DC and DS, with different characteristics and intended uses. Some compounds are designed specifically for race use, so always choose the compound appropriate for your motorcycle and application.

Yes. The SBS range includes dedicated brake pad options for scooters, quad bikes, ATVs, UTVs and side-by-side vehicles, in addition to its extensive motorcycle brake pad range.

BikeWise has distributed SBS motorcycle brake pads in South Africa since 1995 and supplies SBS products through our nationwide dealer network. Search BikeWise using your SBS brake pad number to view available options, or use our Dealer Locator to find a BikeWise dealer near you.