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| Author: | jim25 [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Brake pad compounds |
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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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pad compounds |
Sintred |
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| Author: | Mooh [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pad compounds |
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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| Author: | trax [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Brake pad compounds |
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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| Author: | shouldgetoutmore [ Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pad compounds |
Superstar Kevlar ( the red ones) like chucking an anchor out back!!! |
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