I need some new pads for my Codes and after googling it I found some Clarks pads and some A2Z pads that are a lot cheaper. I've always bought the Avid pads, but if I can get the same thing for half price that would be great. I would also like some that are more like the metal compound, the organic pads just don't last long enough. Whats your guys experience with other brands?
Code Pads?
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so first question for you. do you value your life? if so why are you tryin to save a buck or too on brake pads. and i run metal sintered they are loud but they work really good and long life i got 600 miles on my dh bikes with those pads.
They suck! i used them as an emergency pair and it felt like i was a 400lb nun on v-brakes, seriously not worth it.
for all my brakes ive always had really good performance and wear from
Goodridge Sintered Pads
Goodridge Sintered Pads
i use the swissstop pads, but they are at the same price.
I tried the red EBC pads and they work good, couldn't really notice a difference.. but then again my old pads were beattt..
I seriously doubt you would risk your life by using other than Avid brake pads. If you firmly believe in more money = safer than almost all components on your bike must be top of the line. If you don't want to snap your bars, frame, fork, wheel etc in a middle of a run does that mean you have to buy the most expensive stuff?
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When I had a pair of Codes (a long, long time ago), I had pretty good luck running 1 metal and 1 organic pad -- both Avid brand. It wasn't expensive and lasted for a good while.
Codes have a ton of power as-is -- I didn't really feel the need to try any boutique aftermarket pads. Although, if I were to, I would definitely consider EBC or Goodridge compounds -- both very, very good.
Codes have a ton of power as-is -- I didn't really feel the need to try any boutique aftermarket pads. Although, if I were to, I would definitely consider EBC or Goodridge compounds -- both very, very good.