Disc Brake Pads

RonC

RonC

ZGOZZ Macman
Disc Brake Pads
Some questions.

I know my bike is brand new, got some question about the brakes.

Ok here it goes , when is it time to change the brake pads are there different option to look for, and PM needs to be done to the brake system so on so forth?
 
My knowledge about brake pads come from the automotive world. Normally on the bikes that run disc and hydraulic, you have a two piston closed caliper and such a caliper has a service window on top. The same principle as a monoblock caliper on an automobile. You could see the brake pad wear through the service window as well as the longer travel of the brake lever, indicates the pad wear.

You can either choose organic or ceramic pads for your bike. Organics work well under all conditions and are also cheaper. Ceramic pads work amazing once reaching proper operating temperature and are a little bit pricey. If you run a trail with lots of hard turns and some high speed straights and sweeps, ceramic compound is your option. If you run a normal trail that is composed of medium to low elevation and skill, you bet is organic pads. Based on the riding that you normally do it dictates the type of pad you might want to run. Normally all stock bikes come with organic pads.

Hope that answered your question. 🙂
 
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smufguy said:
My knowledge about brake pads come from the automotive world. Normally on the bikes that run disc and hydraulic, you have a two piston closed caliper and such a caliper has a service window on top. The same principle as a monoblock caliper on an automobile. You could see the brake pad wear through the service window as well as the longer travel of the brake lever, indicates the pad wear.

You can either choose organic or ceramic pads for your bike. Organics work well under all conditions and are also cheaper. Ceramic pads work amazing once reaching proper operating temperature and are a little bit pricey. If you run a trail with lots of hard turns and some high speed straights and sweeps, ceramic compound is your option. If you run a normal trail that is composed of medium to low elevation and skill, you bet is organic pads. Based on the riding that you normally do it dictates the type of pad you might want to run. Normally all stock bikes come with organic pads.

Hope that answered your question. 🙂
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Ok cool thanks...
Do not need them yet but like to have an idea, whats what.
 
When the time comes, upgrade your brakepads to SwissStops, you will NOT be disappointed!!

-Jim.
 
jimvreeland said:
When the time comes, upgrade your brakepads to SwissStops, you will NOT be disappointed!!

-Jim.
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Cool
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this was really helpful

my rotors specifically say "resin pads only" on them. So if I wanted to get ceramic pads I'd only have to swap out a set of rotors right? It's a shimano hydraulic system that I really like, hopefully don't have to change the whole thing in the future...
 
Resin is just the bonding component of the pad; anything organic and inorganic needs to be bonded, a resin is used. I am not sure why the warning on your rotor says resin pads only, since most aftermarket pads including the Swiss Stops (ceramic pads) mentioned here contains a form of Resin. Some rotors might be light duty, while some are mild to heavy duty. The rotor thickness, size and vents dictate the head load that a rotor can carry, and the warning might be for that. You might want to check with the Rotor manufacturer to get a clear perspective on what pad material you can run.

If its a Shimano, I am almost positive that the rotors are made to accept a wide range of pad composites.
 
Keep in mind that since your bike is brand new, your brakes will actually work better as the pads and rotors break in. Give it some time and miles before you go swappin' stuff out.
 
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