Disc pad material preference

[Bizkit031]

What do you guys prefer to use for your disc pads metal or resin?

[BaGearA]

I use Metal 

 

Pros:

Hard wearing 

Can be cleaned after contamination

More of a ramp up up feel

 

Cons: 

Less initial bite

Have seen resin pads for cheaper at some stores

[BigTom]

I use Metal 

 

Pros:

More of a ramp up up feel

 

Cons: 

Less initial bite

Ummmm...aren't those essentially the same thing?   

[BaGearA]

Ummmm...aren't those essentially the same thing?   

no , once you pull resin pads they bite quite hard 

 

metal pads bite more the more you pull .......its hard to pt into words 

[BigTom]

metal pads bite more the more you pull .......its hard to pt into words 

Correct, in other words, less initial bite, more of a ramp up feel? 

[Bizkit031]

I use Metal 

 

Pros:

Hard wearing 

Can be cleaned after contamination

More of a ramp up up feel

 

Cons: 

Less initial bite

Have seen resin pads for cheaper at some stores

Lasts longer in wet conditions as well.

[Paul Ruinaard]

Resins will get destroyed in a matter of hours in muddy or wet conditions. If you plan on riding multi day events where the weather can be a factor and you could have a wet day or be in mud then only ride metal.

 

Bitter lessons learned with this mistake

[ChUkKy]

What do you guys prefer to use for your disc pads metal or resin?

 

Sintered Front

Resin Rear

 

I seldom use my rear unless in a corner and I need to trail it a little to scrub off speed. Metal / Sintered in the front last a bit longer.

 

Generally I avoid brakes, they slow you down 

[Bizkit031]

Sintered Front

Resin Rear

 

I seldom use my rear unless in a corner and I need to trail it a little to scrub off speed. Metal / Sintered in the front last a bit longer.

 

Generally I avoid brakes, they slow you down 

Hahaha here in KZN lately the resin will get smashed in a matter of a couple of rides with all the rain.