[Tomasis]

Im curious what and why do you prefer the pads.

I look at CRC, there are many brands and compounds.

Im looking at softer material than original ones to prevent lock on / get more modulation. Or at least find a suitable braking feel for myself.

I dont mind the low durability of pads and would test different pads as well.

 

[daisycutter]

Nukeproof enduro pads work well for me.

 

[norbar]

Goordige Sinthered work good for me. Though Im tempted to try superstar kevlars.

 

[Sandwich]

stockers. Great performance, good modulation, long life. No noise except for dusty super-high-heat conditions. Very pleased.

I'm not sure going to softer pads will give you MORE modulation...I think you'd be looking at grabbier brakes.

 

[sethimus]

swissstop, great braking power, no squeaking any more, but they wear faster then the stock ones. i got like 1-2 months out of them in whistler?

 

[Dogboy]

Stock Shimano Metal pads. I run 180mm rotors to get just the power I am looking for.

 

[blackohio]

I think im running the EBC race pads. Seem to last a good time, and quiet.

 

[Tomasis]

thanks for replies

i will test superstar kevlar and something weaker.. maybe goodridge ceramic

 

[Tomasis]

stockers. Great performance, good modulation, long life. No noise except for dusty super-high-heat conditions. Very pleased.

I'm not sure going to softer pads will give you MORE modulation...I think you'd be looking at grabbier brakes.

maybe im not used for high power of saint i ran stock for a while.. sometimes i felt it as grabby.

good point about softer pads.. if they offer less bite, so it'd be more modulation? the harder ones might offer good modulation when it slips through more thus offering good durability (I think about expensive brakes from porsche, ferrari, ceramic, carbon whatever).

Good opportunity to test different materials.

kevlar is harder material than metal? huh what material are harder and softer than sintered metallic compound? Im not good at physics

 

[Sandwich]

I would think that harder compound pads would be less "grabby"/offer less initial bite than softer ones, which should have more bite and power at the cost of lower heat resistance and lifespan. I think that's the way it usually works. The way I think of it, the curve should be constant, _/, rather than _|, if that makes sense, which suggests modulation rather than bite and grip.

 

[Tomasis]

it is what i thought

but i mentioned a thing above that those soft pads that offer less bite, "worse" pads could grab less. but it is maybe harder to find "worse" hard compounds. it is what i was curious about.. however i will try different things which is fun!

for example, for rear i could choose a weak one.

 

[RedOne]

thanks for replies

i will test superstar kevlar and something weaker.. maybe goodridge ceramic

Superstar Kevlars are great - power and modulation wise - but ruin your discs pretty quickly.
Two weeks PdS and the rear Disc had noticeable wear, but the pads are still fine.

 

[leprechaun]

From my experience with bike brake pads the metal pads have the most power but most heat. It certainly seems that way with Shimano. Shimano's Resin pads are softer, have less initial bite and have smooth feel. They're quiter and wear faster.

In the Utah dust Saint metals howl. The Resin is quiter and less grabby in the slippery dust too.

 

[RMboy]

swissstop, great braking power, no squeaking any more, but they wear faster then the stock ones. i got like 1-2 months out of them in whistler?

PIMP

Same man, they are by far the best pads.. Cost more than a heart implant.. but worth it!

 

[Manifesto]

i used the stoc ones, then the EBC sintered and then nukeproof enduros

list from best to worst

nukeproof-strong bite, good modulation, not much noise
stock - power when you need it, modulation decent, no noise
ebc - needed to be hot in order to work but when they did work they were incredibly strong, not a good pad I.M.O

 

[Uncle Cliffy]

Has anyone here bought those pad sets off Ebay? They're called OBE (Original Bike Engineering) Discobrakes...


$25 for two full sets! (8 pads.)

 

[daisycutter]

I have they work well but are a bit thicker then oem and wear faster. They do the job though and I plan to keep using them this season as I am a cheap bastard.