Sintered(Metal)Pads
Pros
-Handles high temperatures and resists brake fade so power lasts longer.
-Better in extreme conditions like mud,water,gritty,sandy trail surfaces.
-Suit all weather condition.
-Generally longer lasting.
-Fast and reliable stopping power.
Cons
-Can make a lot of noise.
-Their hardness results in less initial bite.
-Takes a while to bed in.
How to Choose?
-You may run metalic pads if:
-You are heavey.
-You ride downhill.
-The conditions are wet,muddy,etc.
Suitable for:
Suitable for Shimano
M315 M355 M395 M415 M416 M445 M446 M475 M485 M495
M515 M525 M535 M575 C501 C601 M4050 T615 Rank Disc brake Device
Suitable for TEKTRO&TPR
Aurgia:PRO&Comp&E-Comp&Pro
Draco:2&WS/Aquila/Orion/Hdc/Gemini/HD330
TRP ®HY/RD/Hylex/Prabox 2012/Spyre SLC Rank Disc Brake Device
RST:D-Power Bengal:Helox 7B/ARES PRO/5
Suitable for Shimano:
M615 M666 M675 M785
M960 M985 M988 Rank Disc Brake Device
XTR M9000,9020,M987,M9888,M985 XT M8000,M785
SLX M675,M666 ALFINE S700
RS785,R785,CX75,R515,R315 DB-TX-9000 DB-TX-9100
Suitable For Avid:
ELIXER E1/E3/E5/E7/E9/ER/CR
DB:DB1/DB3/DB5
AVID:XO/XX Rank Disc Brake Device
Suitable for Shimano
XTR M975 966 965 XT M776 M775 M765 SLX
M665LX M585 DEORE M596 855 535 ALFINE SAINT M800
Comparison
| Class |
Resin |
Semi-Metallic |
Polmetal |
Sintered |
| Lifetime |
Medium |
Long |
Normal |
Pretty Long |
| Friction Coefficient |
0.35-0.4 |
0.5-0.6 |
0.45-0.55 |
0.75-0.85 |
| Anti-Heat Fade |
Good |
Excellent |
Great |
Very Excellent |
| Noise Level |
Normal |
Almost Zero |
Quiet |
Loud |
| Price per Unit |
Cheap |
Good Value |
Good Value |
Worth the Price |
Suitable for:
Suitable for Shimano:
Suitable for Shimano
