[nauc]

theres been a few over at MTBR that have experienced this. the pads are falling off the backing plates. just curious if anyone else experienced this

http://forums.mtbr.com/brake-time/shimano-xt-pad-fail-920976.html

 

[Gary]

I don't use Shimano pads but have had plenty other brands pads braking surface de-laminate from the backing plate over the years.

PITA when it happens but it's nothing new really.

 

[nauc]

what kind of pads do you use

thanks

 

[iRider]

I can't find the source, but I read that this happened with a batch of Shimano pads that were OE specs. Aftermarket pads were not affected.

 

[nauc]

I can't find the source, but I read that this happened with a batch of Shimano pads that were OE specs. Aftermarket pads were not affected.

interesting. thanks!

 

[Gary]

EBC, Hope, Superstar and AVID.. on various discs (incl Shimano SLX)

it can happen to them all

 

[HardtailHack]

Never used Shimano brakes but I've never had it happen, not even on the $5 Ebay pads I'm running now....

 

[Gary]

I'd imagine many many riders haven't ever experienced their pads de-laminating, I have no idea how long they've been using discs, how many pads they've used or how much they actually ride ether..

What I can tell you though, is, the braking surface de-laminating from the backing plate doesn't really have anything to do with how much you've paid for the pads..

There are a number of reasons for it happening.. Google can explain it better than I