{"title":"Go Kart Brake Pads by Caliper \u0026 Model","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose rental kart brake pads by the caliper or kart you can identify, then compare the product image and dimensions with the pad you have removed. Pads with similar names are not necessarily interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sodi caliper, approximately 55mm pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brake-pad-new-style-rental-fa548\"\u003eEBC FA548\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarlier Sodi caliper pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e check the outline against \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brake-pad-old-style-rental-fa547\"\u003eEBC FA547\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKelgate GTK, K System or KC:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fa514-ebc-brake-pad\"\u003eFA514 family\u003c\/a\u003e and confirm whether you need A, B or C thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOTK \/ Tony Kart BSS caliper:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fa552\"\u003eEBC FA552\u003c\/a\u003e. BSS and BSD pad profiles are not interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRimo Evo 5 and later:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rimo-evo-brake-pad-fa557\"\u003eEBC FA557\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther European calipers:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare your removed pad with the profile images for FA527 and FA540 before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the caliper cannot be identified, send RKP a clear face-on photo of the caliper and removed pad with its width and height.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fa514-ebc-brake-pad","title":"EBC FA514 Brake Pads – Kelgate GTK \/ K System \/ KC – Go Kart","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEBC FA514 brake pads for go karts running Kelgate and KC brake systems — one of the most commonly required pad specifications for Kelgate-equipped European rental fleets. Compatible across the Kelgate GTK, Kelgate K system, and older KC brake calipers, making this a versatile pad to keep in stock if your fleet runs any combination of these systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable in multiple thicknesses and compounds to suit different caliper configurations and performance requirements. Check your caliper specification and current pad thickness before ordering to ensure you select the correct variant — Kelgate calipers can vary in pad pocket depth between generations and models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHard compound suits standard rental use where durability and consistent feel across a full day of sessions is the priority. Softer compounds are available for performance applications where stronger initial bite is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e FA514\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKC brake systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKelgate GTK caliper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKelgate K system caliper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRimo and other European rental karts with Kelgate brake systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various thicknesses and compounds available — select your required specification from the variant options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rental Kart Parts","offers":[{"title":"FA514B","offer_id":56987061092735,"sku":"KPBRFA514B","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"FA514C","offer_id":56987061125503,"sku":"KPBRFA514C","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0772\/6975\/files\/EBC-FA514-brake-pad-profile_d86115a5-781f-4a5d-811a-5268fce82b33.png?v=1786008442"},{"product_id":"fa527-ebc-brake-pad","title":"EBC FA527 Brake Pads – Hard \u0026 Soft Compound – Go Kart","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEBC FA527 organic brake pads — one of the most widely used pad specifications across European rental kart brake systems. Available in hard and soft compound to suit different fleet requirements and driving applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHard compound is the standard rental choice — built for durability across a full day of back-to-back sessions, delivering consistent, predictable braking without the faster wear rate that comes with softer compounds. If you're running a busy rental fleet and want to minimise pad change frequency without compromising on stopping performance, hard is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSoft compound is the choice for sprint or performance applications where maximum bite matters more than longevity — stronger initial pedal response and more aggressive stopping power, at the cost of faster wear. Not the right choice for high-cycle rental use but well suited to performance days, arrive-and-drive events, or lighter kart applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e FA527\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompound options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHard — durable, consistent, standard rental choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoft — maximum bite, faster wear, performance applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely used across European rental kart brake systems\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rental Kart Parts","offers":[{"title":"Hard","offer_id":56987061289343,"sku":"KPBRFA527O","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0772\/6975\/files\/EBC-FA527-FA527S-brake-pad-profile_c68244ee-bd62-4cc3-88ae-3bcc230f9396.png?v=1786008452"},{"product_id":"fa540-ebc-brake-pad","title":"EBC FA540 Brake Pads – Hard \u0026 Soft Compound – Go Kart","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEBC FA540 organic brake pads for go kart brake calipers. Available in hard and soft compound to suit different fleet requirements and driving applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHard compound is the standard choice for rental use — more durable under continuous back-to-back sessions, with consistent braking feel throughout the pad's service life. Less frequent replacement and predictable performance make it the practical choice for most rental operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSoft compound delivers more initial bite — useful for performance applications, lighter drivers, or situations where stronger pedal response is needed from the outset. The trade-off is faster wear, so factor in more frequent pad changes if you're running soft on a busy fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e FA540\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompound options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHard — durable, consistent, suited to rental use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoft — stronger bite, faster wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suits a range of go kart brake caliper applications\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rental Kart Parts","offers":[{"title":"Hard","offer_id":56987061354879,"sku":"KPBRFA540O","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft","offer_id":56987061387647,"sku":"KPBRFA540S","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0772\/6975\/files\/dca9af_049a0095ce174b86a4b669e39992b6f6_mv2.jpg?v=1771516015"},{"product_id":"brake-pad-old-style-rental-fa547","title":"EBC FA547 Brake Pads – Old Style Caliper – Go Kart","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEBC FA547 brake pads for older European rental karts running the original style brake caliper. If your fleet is on the new-style caliper, see the EBC FA548 — the FA547 is not interchangeable between caliper generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable in hard and soft compound — the choice depends on how your fleet runs and how often you want to be changing pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHard compound lasts longer under heavy use and suits fleets running back-to-back sessions where pad longevity and longer service intervals matter more than outright bite. Soft compound gives stronger initial braking feel — better pedal response straight away — but wears faster and will need more frequent replacement on a high-cycle fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNeither is wrong — it comes down to your track, your session frequency, and how you balance maintenance time against braking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e FA547\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompound options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHard — longer service life, suited to heavy use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoft — stronger initial bite, more frequent replacement required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older European rental karts with original style brake caliper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e For new-style calipers see EBC FA548.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rental Kart Parts","offers":[{"title":"Hard","offer_id":56987061518719,"sku":"KPBRFA547O","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0772\/6975\/files\/dca9af_0459fb9a29894780861740d194be07d6_mv2.jpg?v=1771516017"},{"product_id":"brake-pad-new-style-rental-fa548","title":"EBC FA548 Brake Pads – New Style Caliper – Go Kart","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEBC FA548 brake pads for modern European rental karts running the new-style brake caliper. Current specification for Sodi and other European rental karts that have moved to the updated caliper design. If your fleet is still on the older caliper, see the EBC FA547.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRental-spec compound delivers consistent, predictable braking across back-to-back sessions — the kind of reliable, progressive feel that keeps drivers confident on track without the unpredictable bite variation that wears in quickly on performance compounds. On a rental fleet where smooth, repeatable braking matters more than outright stopping power, this is the right pad for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWorn pads mean longer pedal travel and reduced stopping power before metal eventually meets disc — check pad wear regularly and replace before you get to that point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e FA548\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodi OEM ref:\u003c\/strong\u003e PC0351.039\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern European rental karts with new-style brake caliper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e For older style calipers see EBC FA547.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rental Kart Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56987061617023,"sku":"KPBRFA548","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0772\/6975\/files\/FA548_H_1000_W_1000.webp?v=1782462665"},{"product_id":"rimo-evo-brake-pad-fa557","title":"EBC FA557 Brake Pads – Rimo Evo 5+ Go Kart","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEBC FA557 organic compound brake pads for the Rimo Evo 5 and later karts. These are the correct pads for the updated Rimo Evo brake caliper introduced on the Evo 5 — not interchangeable with pads used on earlier Evo models. Check your kart generation before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEBC organic compound delivers consistent, progressive braking feel — well suited to the demands of a rental environment where smooth, predictable stopping is more important than outright bite. Organic pads are also gentler on discs than sintered alternatives, which helps extend disc service life across a high-use fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWorn pads are easy to miss until they become a problem. Longer pedal travel, reduced stopping power, and eventually metal-on-disc contact are the warning signs — by the time you're hearing grinding, the disc is already taking damage. Regular pad checks are cheap; disc replacements are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rimo Evo 5 and later\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRimo OEM ref:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1382759\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e FA557\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rental Kart Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56987061715327,"sku":"KPBRFA557","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0772\/6975\/files\/64d083_8f578756b77549a89d98af57040c7df6_mv2.jpg?v=1771516018"},{"product_id":"brakepadfa514a","title":"EBC FA514A Brake Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003eEBC FA514A brake pads — specific thickness variant of the FA514 for KC brake systems, Kelgate GTK and K system calipers. The FA514A designation indicates a specific pad thickness — check your existing pad or caliper spec to confirm this is the correct thickness before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits: KC brake systems, Kelgate GTK and K system calipers. EBC FA514A.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rental Kart Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57425564926335,"sku":"KPBRFA514A","price":8.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0772\/6975\/files\/FA514_H_1000_W_1000.webp?v=1777996261"},{"product_id":"fa552","title":"EBC FA552 Organic Brake Pads – OTK \/ Tony Kart BSS Calipers – Hard (Red)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEBC FA552 organic brake pads for OTK and Tony Kart BSS caliper systems — hard (red) compound. Hard compound for rental durability. Confirm your caliper is BSS (not BSD) before ordering — the two systems use different pad profiles that are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits: OTK \/ Tony Kart BSS caliper. Hard (red) compound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rental Kart Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57425565483391,"sku":"KPBRFA552O","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0772\/6975\/files\/FA552_H_1000_W_1000_37b0cc86-b432-49f1-bbc3-e5247ef28528.webp?v=1778070652"}],"url":"https:\/\/rentalkartparts.com\/collections\/go-kart-brake-pads-by-caliper-model.oembed","provider":"Rental Kart Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}