Brembo Z04 Racing Brake Pads for Kawasaki ZX-10 R/RR (2016–2020) – Part 107A48639

Carrying the DNA of MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and Superbike racing directly into the compound, the Brembo Z04 brake pads represent one of the most accomplished friction materials the Italian manufacturer has ever produced for street and track use. Designed specifically for the Kawasaki ZX-10 R and ZX-10 RR from 2016 to 2020, these pads deliver world-championship-calibre stopping power with the reassuring modulation that separates a Brembo product from the rest of the field.

Key Features

• Racing compound developed from direct MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and SBK programme data — genuine motorsport heritage in every set.
• Exceptional high-temperature resistance ensures consistent bite and feel under the most extreme braking loads, whether on a circuit or a fast mountain road.
• Zero bed-in requirement — full braking performance is available from the very first application after fitting.
• Very high brake modulation for precise, progressive feel across the full lever travel, giving the rider complete confidence under trail-braking and threshold stops.
• Low wear rate means the compound maintains its character right through to the wear limit, with no sudden drop in performance as the pads thin.
• Exact dimensions — length 102.2 mm, height 41.7 mm, thickness 7.9 mm — ensure a precise, rattle-free fit in the caliper.

Design, Finish and Heritage

Brembo has been synonymous with braking excellence in grand prix racing for decades, and the Z04 compound is the clearest expression of how that heritage translates into a production pad. The material formulation is not a trickle-down approximation of race technology — it is the race technology, refined for repeatable use across full track days and hard road riding. The backing plate geometry and surface treatment are held to the same dimensional tolerances Brembo applies to its OEM supply agreements with Kawasaki and other major manufacturers, so the pad slots in cleanly and the friction material contacts the disc surface uniformly from the first stop.

Performance on Road and Track

On a ZX-10 R or ZX-10 RR, which carries genuinely aggressive factory braking hardware, the Z04 compound allows the rider to exploit the full potential of the front end. The very high modulation characteristic is particularly valuable when the bike is leant into a corner and the rider needs to release brake pressure incrementally — the pad responds proportionally rather than releasing suddenly. Combined with the high-temperature stability, this makes the Z04 a strong choice for trackday regulars who want a pad that does not fade across a long session and does not require a cool-down lap to recover.

Fitment and Compatibility

These pads are designed to fit the following models:

• Kawasaki ZX-10 R — 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
• Kawasaki ZX-10 RR — 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Each pack contains two brake pads, sufficient for one brake caliper. Part number M497Z04, cross-referenced as 107A48639/49 and 07.A225.71.

Specifications

• Brand: Brembo
• Compound: Z04 racing
• Part number: M497Z04 (107A48639/49 / 07.A225.71)
• Pad length: 102.2 mm
• Pad height: 41.7 mm
• Pad thickness: 7.9 mm
• Contents per pack: 2 pads (1 caliper)
• Fitment: Kawasaki ZX-10 R/RR 2016–2020