Disc pads

Tomk

Hi

Having just returned from a trip to Wales have found that one of the pads on the rear caliper has completly worn. Is this normal? shouldn't they wear roughly at the same rate? Will l need to get the disc re-skimmed as the pad went down to the metal and has scored the disc a little?

Another question, what the difference between resin and metal pads? and what would anyone recommend as replacement pads for an XT brakes, I use the bike in fairly muddy/wet conditions (doesn't everyone!) and do fairly hard riding.

Any pointers?
Thanks

Whytepeak

The difference between sintered and resin is;

Sintered - better all weather pads, wear better
Resin - better dry condition, kind to rotors

-liam-

I think its down to how the pistons are sitting in the bores (assuming they are hydraulic)

I'd guess you would need to re seat them by pushing and holding them in the correct position before fitting new pads - perhaps even bleed the system.

Tomk

Thanks guy's.

So is Sintered - metal then?

Liam, Sorry there hydraulic.

So who makes the best pads? (could this be a can of worms?)

RideTheLakes

You might just need to re-align your brakes by making sure the rotor runs directly through the centre.

Shimano make excellent pads so I would stick with those. Definitely sintered as well although I haven't tried organic ones for a few years so they might last longer than one ride now