Whats Pads

timboellis
timboellis Posts: 223
edited May 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
I am getting some bits and bobs together to fix up my Boardman however stuggling on Pads not 100% sure what to get

Can anyone confirm what i need and one from Halfords if possible and getting a deal on a BB from there also as they have a sale on at the moment.

pads.jpg

The only ones i can see are
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/bike-brakes/clarks-shimano-deore-and-tektro-auriga-organic-pads-vx811c

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Seem cheap enough. I'd have a look at Superstar and Uberbike as well.

    But you don't actually mention what brakes you have.
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  • timboellis
    timboellis Posts: 223
    cooldad wrote:
    Seem cheap enough. I'd have a look at Superstar and Uberbike as well.

    But you don't actually mention what brakes you have.

    I have Avid DB1's
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I suggest pads for DB1 then

    https://www.uberbikecomponents.com/view ... Brake-Pads

    Other compounds are available.
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  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    Organic pads also know as semi metallic are worth buying unless you need full metal pads (sintered) due to riding in really gritty conditions.

    I've never got on with Kevlar pads so can't recommend them.

    In Halfords I think its the brand clarks that they sell so buy the organic compatible pads for your brakes.

    bottom bracket is it a screw thread or press fitting as you can buy these from all bike shops probably GXP sram type unless your using shimano cranks.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Organic are not semi-metallic, organic are organic and semi-metallic (organic with some sintered metal added) are semi-metallic.

    Got on well with Kevlar myself.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    I use sintered pads on my hard tail (zee) and I have the metalic shimano pads with the saint's on my suppressor.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I use sintered. They work consistently in all conditions and last well.
    Kevlar are OK for downhill or 4X racing but even steady xc riding can kill them in a day.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Mine lasted over a year.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    The Rookie wrote:
    Mine lasted over a year.....

    But you're a riding hero who doesn't need to brake.
    I've killed one set in a single run down from Val d'isare to Tignes! Roughly 20 minutes.
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  • kickaxe
    kickaxe Posts: 446
    I'm considering trying out some other types of pads, but my shimano rotor says "resin only" on it. Does this mean I can't use other types? Doesn't really make sense to me why it wouldn't work with others...
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  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    it will eat into the pads and the rotor wear will be greater.
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  • kickaxe
    kickaxe Posts: 446
    POAH wrote:
    it will eat into the pads and the rotor wear will be greater.

    Can you explain why this is? Is the rotor made of a different material than other rotors?
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Makes no difference at all in the real world.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    POAH wrote:
    it will eat into the pads and the rotor wear will be greater.
    No, the pads will wear into it......the discs for sintered are harder.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    MIne still last years. And I use my brakes a lot, not being a gnarly riding god.
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  • kickaxe
    kickaxe Posts: 446
    So it should be fine to use other pads..?
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  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    Kickaxe wrote:
    POAH wrote:
    it will eat into the pads and the rotor wear will be greater.

    Can you explain why this is? Is the rotor made of a different material than other rotors?

    its to do with the way the metal in the rotor is made.
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  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    The Rookie wrote:
    Organic are not semi-metallic, organic are organic and semi-metallic (organic with some sintered metal added) are semi-metallic.

    where can you buy fully organic pads from then?

    Got both uberbike and superstar pads here and they are semi metallic, superstar label it as organic.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Shimano resin.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    The Rookie wrote:
    Shimano resin.....

    Oh those, think I'll stick with what I've got here lol
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Are rubbish.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    It wasn't a recommendation, I'd have the superstar pads, I was just pointing out that organic and semi-metallic are not the same.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • philcubed
    philcubed Posts: 260
    Superstar have 25% off at the moment - voucher code MAYMAD25

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