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 jim25
 Post subject: Brake pad compounds
PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:32 pm 
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Think I need to buy some new pads for some Avid Elixir 3 brakes after somehow getting wd40 on them again!

What are the standard compond? And what would be best for are conditions?

Semi mettalic, organic, kevlar or sintered
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 VW-surfbum
 Post subject: Re: Brake pad compounds
PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:37 pm 
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 Mooh
 Post subject: Re: Brake pad compounds
PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:40 pm 
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Chances are that you have sintered in there originally, unless you were having braking issues normally I'd replace them with sintered again as they should last longer.

Basic rule goes: Organic are softer and may be more stoppy. Best in dry conditions. Sintered are harder and longer lasting, better for wet, muddy conditions.

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 trax
 Post subject: Brake pad compounds
PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:38 pm 
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My Avids came with organic pads. Organic pads work better but wear out much quicker, especially in wet conditions. I always use sintered now.

Why would you put WD40 on your bike?!

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 shouldgetoutmore
 Post subject: Re: Brake pad compounds
PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:59 am 
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Superstar Kevlar ( the red ones) like chucking an anchor out back!!!

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