⟲ 360° — drag meThe facts.
| Brand | Brembo |
|---|---|
| Compound | Z04 racing |
| Part number | 107A48653 / M538Z04 / 07BB1535 |
| Pad length | 69.5 mm |
| Pad height | 46.8 mm |
| Pad thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Contents per pack | 2 brake pads (1 caliper set) |
| Fitment | Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2026) |
| Application | Track and road |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Engineered from the compounds that win world championships, the Brembo Z04 racing brake pads deliver the uncompromising stopping power and tactile feel of MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and SBK technology — now precision-matched to the Yamaha YZF-R6 across every model year from 2003 to 2026. Every pad in this set is built to Brembo's exacting racing tolerances, so the material compound, backing plate geometry and friction surface are exactly what the data demands, not an approximation.
Key Features
- MotoGP-derived Z04 compound delivers extreme braking force with consistent, progressive bite from the very first application — zero bedding-in required.
- Exceptional high-temperature stability ensures full performance is maintained even under repeated, heavy braking on track where lesser pads fade.
- Precision dimensions — 69.5 mm length, 46.8 mm height, 8.5 mm thickness — guarantee a perfect caliper fit with no shimming or modification.
- Low wear rate means the compound outlasts many track-day alternatives without sacrificing outright performance across the pad's full service life.
- Consistent brake modulation in every condition gives the rider trustworthy, even deceleration whether braking hard into a hairpin or scrubbing speed mid-corner.
Build Quality and Material Excellence
The Z04 designation sits at the very top of Brembo's compound hierarchy, developed directly from the formulas used by factory racing teams. The friction material is sintered to achieve uniform density across the entire pad face, eliminating the hot spots and uneven release that can unsettle a motorcycle at the limit. The steel backing plate is cut to racing tolerances, resisting flex under load so that every input through the lever is translated faithfully into deceleration — not absorbed by a pad that bends under pressure.
Brembo's in-house quality control covers every batch, which is why the Z04 carries internal reference codes M538Z04, 107A48653 and 07BB1535 — full traceability from manufacture to fitment. This level of documentation matters when you are relying on your brakes to perform identically lap after lap, race after race.
Track and Road Performance
The no-bedding-in characteristic is perhaps the most practically significant advantage of the Z04 compound on a bike like the YZF-R6. Bolt them in before a track day, head straight to the first braking zone, and the pads are already working at full efficiency. On the road, the same trait means predictable performance from cold — a real safety benefit on a machine as capable as the R6. Thermal recovery between hard braking events is rapid, so repeated stops from high speed do not accumulate the residual heat build-up that causes brake fade.
Fitment and Compatibility
These pads are a direct OE-geometry replacement designed for the following application:
- Yamaha YZF-R6 — all variants, 2003 to 2026
Each pack contains two brake pads, sufficient to service one brake caliper. Replace both calipers on the front axle simultaneously to maintain balanced braking performance.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Brembo |
| Compound | Z04 racing |
| Part number | 107A48653 / M538Z04 / 07BB1535 |
| Pad length | 69.5 mm |
| Pad height | 46.8 mm |
| Pad thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Contents per pack | 2 brake pads (1 caliper set) |
| Fitment | Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2026) |
| Application | Track and road |
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 2x Brembo Z04 brake pads
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2026)
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