Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the January Giveaway for a Chance to Win the Movcan V80 E-bike Worth $889


Difference between disc brake pads?
#1
Hi guys

I understand there are 2 types of disc brake pads either sintered (metallic) or resin (organic). I just bought some disc brake pads. How do I tell which type it is when im looking at it?

Thank you
  Reply
#2
(01-27-2015, 02:17 PM)ibie1983 Wrote:  Hi guys

I understand there are 2 types of disc brake pads either sintered (metallic) or resin (organic). I just bought some disc brake pads. How do I tell which type it is when im looking at it?

Thank you
Looking at new pads may be a tad different than looking at used pads. here is a link with decent pics of both, and claimed reasons to choose one over the other. But mind you that various formula's of each may vary from maker to maker. plus there can be a variable in the rotor make up as well. Finding "your" perfect set up can be a trial and error experience. Most information are mere guidelines when it comes to disc brakes for bicycles. The safest way to go is for "riding style". No perfect setup for everything in other words.

http://www.rwdbrakes.com/MTB-discpads.html
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
  Reply
#3
On Motorcyle pads, Metal are usually black-ish with silver streaks, wheas Organic are usually brown-ish with no silver streaks.... Silver streaks being the metal particles...

Dunno on bicycles, as mine are 1970/80 vintage.
  Reply
#4
Ceramic pads not only produce less dust, what comes off of the pads is lighter and less visible. That's the easiest way to go and it will allow your brakes to cool as normal. Kleen Wheels can't vent as well as an unshrouded braking system.
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Cycling industry is pricing out their ow...
Today 06:40 AM
What are the best maintenance practices ...
Today 06:34 AM
What jockey wheel Red 10 Speed
Yesterday 02:32 AM
How many bikes do you have now?
01-09-2025 09:02 PM
Club Rides
01-09-2025 02:22 PM
Gears and derailleur misalignment
01-09-2025 02:15 PM
How often check or change mechanical dis...
01-09-2025 02:06 PM
Operation of Santa Monica Ebike
01-09-2025 02:00 PM
eBike Trends for 2023
01-09-2025 07:43 AM
Wishing you an Awesome 2025 & many fun r...
01-09-2025 07:23 AM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. GirishH
24 posts
no avatar 2. enkei
16 posts
no avatar 3. meamoantonio
11 posts
no avatar 4. Flowrider
8 posts
no avatar 5. ReapThaWhirlwind
8 posts