Disc Brake Pads

Triggaboy
Triggaboy Posts: 33
edited January 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I'm fairly new to MTB'ing and still learning as I go as I don't get much time to read up on things due to family and work commitments. My current issue is that I recently replaced the stock pads on my Tektro Auriga Comp brakes due to wear with Superstar kevlar pads and to my surprise i managed to wear them out to the backing plate on a 20 mile ride in the North York Moors.

My question is what pads should i be using in wet gritty conditions such as those found in the North York Moors and Peak District? From the advice I've been given so far i would be better off with Sintered pads and keep the Kevlar pads for summertime use? Any suggestions would be much appreciated along with brands I should buy/avoid when on a budget.

Many thanks for reading.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    any sintered.
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  • Triggaboy
    Triggaboy Posts: 33
    Superstar sintered appear to be the cheapest i can find at £7 with free delivery.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    SS sintered work fine all year round and are cheap.
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  • peter413
    peter413 Posts: 5,120
    Superstar Sintered and Kevlar when the weather improves.
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  • cavegiant
    cavegiant Posts: 1,546
    superstar make the best pads - Sintered last years.

    I did not like their kevlar pads, but got told I got an early batch, so the current ones might be better (but as been perfectly happy with sintered, never checked)
    Why would I care about 150g of bike weight, I just ate 400g of cookies while reading this?
  • Triggaboy
    Triggaboy Posts: 33
    Cheers guys, i'll take your advice and go with the SS Sintered.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    cavegiant wrote:
    superstar make the best pads - Sintered last years.

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    Even with your rotors and the massive amount of breaking you do? :wink:
  • cavegiant
    cavegiant Posts: 1,546
    Yep, that is the thing that surprises me, they just seem to last forever.

    I go through brake rotors faster.

    I had to replace the rear pads last weekend, but I cannot remember when before, flipping ages!

    Key thing is only brake when you need too, then brake like you mean it.

    I used to drag a bit and would burn through pads fast, now they seem to last forever.
    They occasionally (read as frequently) get contaminated, but 10 minutes on gas mark 3 tends to fix it.

    So they have the fat bastard with big brakes seal of approval. ;-)
    Why would I care about 150g of bike weight, I just ate 400g of cookies while reading this?

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