Do FA160 brake pads work on VR?

[Ndiaz]

1988 Venture Royale.

 

Ordered three sets of brake pads for the Venture, from an eBay dealer. Used "Buy-it-Now" and the price was good. Shipping was prompt. These were "no-name" pads, intended for the 86-93 Ventures.

 

When I opened the package, I noticed these generic pads are labeled "FA160". I checked out the application chart for FA160 pads, and it shows that they fit other Yamaha models, mostly sport bikes.

 

I know the Venture takes FA123 pads all around. The FA160's are similar to the FA123's, except for the top. The holes line up with each other, they have the same width -- only difference that I could tell is the squared-out top ends.

 

Has anyone ever used FA160 pads on his Venture? If so, any problems?

 

I would try to install them and see, but my VR is at the independent shop getting its annual checking over.

 

I want to know if I should arrange to return these pads, or keep them and use them. Any ideas?

 

Nick Diaz

Middletown, MD