brake pads which is best?

[curlyjoe_imp]

I want to say that having the different size islands (with the smaller one being on the leading edge) gives the ABS pads less initial bite and makes them less grabby each time you use your front brake alone.

I've never had my rears off on my '13 ABS but from what I see there, it almost looks like mine has the "regular" rear pads, as I'm pretty sure the gas slot is in the middle.

I pulled my rears off on my '13 ABS to measure thickness and they are identical to the $90 replacements I had ordered (first pic above). I couldn't find aftermarket pads that look the same.

The '13 CB1100A does have the combined braking system with 3 piston calipers on the front. The center piston on the right front engages when the rear brake is applied.

Perhaps these pads are quite unique and in low demand so the manufacturer charges much more for a limited production run.

Perhaps these pads are quite unique and in low demand so the manufacturer charges much more for a limited production run.
I think that's it, though I would think we share rear brakes with at least a few other C-ABS Hondas.

From this [url=http://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/p/honda/06435-mej-016/pad-set-rr]link, it looks like the '12 & '13 NC700XD also uses these pads.