Setup, Compatibility & Care
Installation
- Remove the wheel from the bicycle to gain clear access to the caliper.
- Use a flat-head screwdriver or a dedicated piston press to push the existing brake pistons back into the caliper housing.
- Remove the retaining clip or pin and slide out the old pads.
- Clean the inside of the caliper with a bicycle-specific disc brake cleaner.
- Slide the new EBC FA734 pads into place, ensuring the spring clip is properly seated.
- Reinstall the retaining pin or clip and secure it.
Compatibility
These pads are specifically manufactured for the Shimano Ultegra and Dura Ace series disc brake systems. They are compatible with both factory-hardened and standard non-hardened brake rotors.
Care and Bedding-In
To ensure maximum performance, you must perform a 'bedding-in' procedure. After installation, perform 10-15 moderate speed stops on a flat, safe surface to transfer a thin, uniform layer of pad material onto the rotor surface. Avoid heavy, sustained braking during the first few rides to allow the pad compound to cure properly.