If you have a grinding wheel any shape pad will work. Shimano does fit hope pads now lol

I fitted organic pads once. They lasted 4 rides in the british winter, i was stunned when i saw they was done. Never looked back from sintered again, more performance last 10 times longer no brainer for me.

buy anything you can, in this market you probably don't have a lot of choices. Sintered are best for me when available.

Glazing can also be the result of not enough hard use,to much covering of the brakes causing drag so you may need to once in awhile really pull up hard at a low speed to rid the disc of crud this also gives good indication how well your kit is ,was leavers firm weeping fluids etched.

Semi metallic is Exactly meant as 'do it all'! Totally the best for mixed conditions and temp riding...

This video is perfect, I've got 4pairs of spare, four pot brake pads and I ride mostly flat ground, so you know how long they'll last me 😅

Always run sintered as organic are crap on my Code brakes and the avid sintered have always been great on my magura 220mm semi floating dics but now trying CL pads and these are proving very good as I used to use these years ago in motocross.

I buy whatever is available. These days its a crap shoot

Uberbike race matrix compound front and rear all year around best pads iv had for power feel and durability

Resin in the front for modulation and sintered in the back for power down the hills, got convinced by a mate !

Shimano resin pads lasts me aprox. 1000 Km/ pair. I never had fading power issues. I always alternate front/rear usage so that I can give them time to cool down. And I try to brake in short bursts rather a prolonged soft usage that builds up heat and smooth the pads.

I would like you to compare ceramics too

7:30 doddy is having a heart attack

I love that old GT you have behind you... I use to have one. I gave it to an old friend. I wonder if he still has it.

Just changed from sintred to resin. Just loves the silence

You guys should do an off brand vs oem brake pads. The cheap ones are tempting at less than half the price but I'm sure they are terrible

Semi metallic on my m7000s, have been toying with putting some sintered on the back soon though. Usually go with Uber bikes (with fins) but needed a pair promptly recently so my LBS hooked me up with their own ones 👍🏻

Look at the numbers on the old break pads, buy new with the same numbers. Done.

Thank you for that! I will keep my metallic pads on!

My new 3 series Shimano resin pads are awesome. Easy bed in and silent with enough power for me.

Intro calmed all my nerves as I was just searching for pads, thank you great vid!

Resin in Winter and on the rear brake year round, in summer Metal on the Front Brake for Power.

Thank you very much for making this video! I had made a suggestion for this a while back and I'm sure I'm not the only one that had questions. All questions answered now. Thanks!

I changed over my pads today, cznt wait to test them out ☺

green (resin, organic, semi-metallic) for front, gold (metallic, sintered) for rear /thread

I have Shimano SLX metal sintered on my full suspension and Shimano SLX resin on my hardtail.

E-bike : Galfer G1652 !

Very informative, just what I need to know! Thank you man.

Thank you for the information brother, it was very helpful 👍

What kind of noise? I had 3 guys come at me downhill while I was climbing. (Not a DH park- rolling singletrack.) The last guy pulled his brakes as he got close to me - I heard a horrible "angry goose" sqealing noise. By his kit and focus, I assume he was a sponsored pro- was that the noise metallic pads make? My pads make a low grinding noise but not a honk/squeal like that was.

Oh wow, it IS more complicated than I thought, I suspect that my 3 year old factory pads are some kind of semimetallic Tektro, I reckon the local bike shop has what I need, I'll resist the urge to buy online for now.

Question could you buy two pairs of pads which have different characteristics and then combine the pads to have one of each on each break to maximise the advantages of each. would this cause uneaven wear or is it worth a try.

There's a reason Magura recommends sintered for their brakes only. It's the only pad that really works. And they don't "grind your rotors."

CL Brakes brake pads, best by far.

Why doesn’t people talk about Kevlar and Ceramic pads? Are they not worth it? I plan to buy Kevlar pads for my Magura MT5 on my downhill bike. I live in Scotland where most of the time rainy, muddy conditions. Any recommendation?

i once used resin pads because the lbs don't have a metallic pads at that time and I need it for big epic ride 2 days full of riding. got brake fade at the end of the ride I had to cool it with my drink. never use resin pads anymore since that, that was 7 years ago

Please make such video regarding rim brakes also

Zaskar frame☺️

gmbn and gmbn tech releasing vids within 3 mins of each other

Almost certain at this point they are listening to my thoughts

Taken me ages to find some N03C replacements. Didn’t actually realise that majority of Shimano 4pots where the same. Doh. Was hunting a like for like in my XTRs. Serves me right for moving away from Hope. Ha.

So what gives the best power for the least lever force from cold / ambient?

Easy answer, if you want to have usable braking once your brakes are either hot or wet run sintered. Resin fade rapidly on any even moderate downhill, and they are useless when wet.

Why is nobody, never talk about ceramic pads?

I ride an ebike and after 1000 miles my rear brake was squeaking a lot... I watched a video by Park Tool and they put up a comparison regarding multiple materials. I live in a really dry climate (Arizona, US) so I picked organic. Not gonna lie, I've never swapped pads before in a bike, but I'm curious to see what happens. From what the Park Tool video was saying, organic is the most silent, but apparently offers the least wear resistance.

Appreciate you bud🙏

Uberbike semi metallic for all round all year use imo

Thank you for the info good sir :)

I'm in the UK and use CL pads in my mountain bikes.They have incredible feel and stopping power.

You just say what temp they can handle ! That way you know the best compound

Thanks! GT4LIFE!

The best brake pads for me are which ever ones are on sale. LOL

what do you think of ceramic brake pads?

This video is perfect I need new pads

When the fellow says "1.5mil" does he mean "1.5mm?" Big difference. (1mil = 0.0254mm)

i do a lot of wheelies and combos what type of pads would u recommend ?

Any comment about mixing pad types front/rear? Was thinking semi or even resin on the front for better control and modulation and then full metallic on the rear since they get used the most and probably get (and stay) hotter during a long downhill at the bike park.

What about some of the new ceramic pads?

thanks for the info, thats really help me understand what its all about! However I have a dilemma, if resin is better for warmer climes but shorter runs - how does that work abroad (alps in particular) where it is definitely warmer but very much longer runs...? maybe one of each haha?

Just bought an Ebike running shimano x3 brakes! I’m used to hope E4’s with racing green.! Any pads out there with similar quality?

Trickstuff it is

I just got a Juiced Rip Racer bikes. I have put on 100 miles on it in the past few days. My brakes are squealing really loud. I have Shimano B01S brake pads on them which are organic/resin. Should I have Semi Metallics or Sintered pads instead to last longer and to be quieter or should I get another set of organics and break them in better? What should I do? Thanks 🙏👍 Jeff - Sunny Central Florida

Uber bike race matrix all year round

Homegrown is best

Sadly my local bike shops couldn’t help me find a particular pad type.

I’ve read in many places that if you have been using one type of pad e.g. metallic then you must stick with that type or change the rotor. Did you mention that ? … or is it a myth ?

My front Derailer doesn’t shift to the highest gear do y’all have a video about that and thx y’all really helpful keep it up be safe🖤

You really covered as good dude I'm glad you did this I think that you could wear a baseball cap that would look good on you and you would look more American with a cool accent

The sound of the metallic pads is perhaps something I could get used to, but I don't want to. Resin pads for me thanks. Anyone else feel the same way?

Based on this video, it seems Resin or Semi-metalic are easier on your rotors?

I have a question, i recently change my pads with j02a but it seems that it doesnt compatible with my rotors. Its just they only covered the 50% of rotor disc i dont know if its normal. My rotor is RT56. Do i need to change my rotors? Thank you

Everything functions properly kzfaq.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Nothing was damaged in the box aside from a decal on the fork. The decal was missing a piece of a corner but I ended up peeling them off anyways. Assembly is easy BUT make sure you tune up the derailleurs. Both the front and rear need adjusting. I'd advise going to a bike shop but I opted out and put in 10+ hours with the help of KZfaq. Ended up fraying a shifter cable but all in all I learned from the experience. The Brakes work well but the front caliper needs adjusting or at least mine did because the rotor was rubbing against the pads. Make sure you swap out the seat, grips, and pedals. For the short run you'll be fine though. I've read that this bike isn't built yet for hard trails but I just need it for the city. PA has some of the worst roads and being in a mountain this was a great choice. Worth the investment!

Do you need to clean rotors when changing pad compound??

Trickstuff pads better?

Every bike shop I visit always want to offer me Aztec replacement brake pads not Shimano original equipment replacement pads? I can't find out anything about Aztec. They don't appear to have a website. I can't even find the UK distributor to ask. Please help.

Ceramic brakes?

What thickness brake pads does voodoo bizango have?

Question: What about responsible disposal of used brake pads? Are there any schemes like supermarkets do with used batteries? Most are metal so should we just save them up till its worth making a trip to local council waste disposal facility?

My hope e4 need new pads what would u recommend

why do they cost so much... for the size and the amount of material they should only cost a pittance.. I say this as when you like at vehicle/bike pads they are much bigger and frankly only cost about twice as much in some cases for something much bigger, stronger and thicker

Can someone PLEASE help I’ve been trying to find a brake disc I can use my sintered pads on but all I can find is mesh only discs I have a cube analog

Hi please help me out, my levo men NB 29"MY 19 is in the workshop getting serviced etc but they don't have the brake pads I need and but I can come with parts the problem is that I don't remember which brake pads I need and can't check because they have my bike. It has level t lever but I remember last time having this problem the level t pads did not fit the caliper but I don't remember which did fit if it was code guide etc can someone please help me out? So I can order them online

So to in the #GMBN guy. Rich What is to brake pads for to chould i get for mys disc and #Moutainbiking in the so #GMBNTech good to explained guy Saluds of chile 🇨🇱 🤘😀🚴🚵💯 thanks

what size is it 18'' ?

Ahh smells like a hidden product placement to me.. Nor sure if this video explained the topic all too well :(

Wow, and we slate rob Warner for his hair line...😂

What difference between flat Mont and 2 piston caliper ( The piston are same on both caliper )

I just set up my bike with disc brakes for the first time in my life and I get a lot of shuddering along with mediocre brake power compared to my trusty rim brakes. And yes, I bedded them in. I'm running alligator windcutters with TRP spyre mechanicals which came with semi metallic pads. I agonisingly tinkered with every aspect I could think of to get the breaking power up and to reduce the shuddering as much as possible. while I've made some improvements, I still have barely adequate braking power and unbearable shuddering. I had to retighten my headset as a result. I'm scratching my head on this one. Do I need to switch to resin pads? Are wind cutters not compatible with the TRP spyres? Is this just something I should expect with disc brakes in general?

My guess is 0.01 percent of cyclists have boiled break fluid.

Metallic and semi-metallic brakes suck. Metallic disc pads suck horribly on cars. When cold, you basically have little stopping power. Asbestos pads are superior, but I don't think you can get them anymore.

Why it's the camera shaking so much?

I don't go as hard for as long as to warrant metallic pads, and they (both sintered and semi metallic) wear rotors faster. I just get the cheapest possible organic pads in packs of 5/10 pairs (comes out to only a couple $ a pair) and swap them when needed. Think I'm on the 5th or 6th set on my current front rotor, and the rotor's like new still.. only reason I swap rotors really is if they're bent out of shape or I've run my pads down to the steel..

This doesn't show v brakes!

I just buy the cheapest ones

Never Shimano, never SRAM brake pads, the most expensive, and the worse. Full stop!

Stock tektros lol

ok so which one do you recommend ? lol

first!!

@2:37 heat fins are meant to "draw in cool air"??? What an embarrassingly dumb thing to say. With such a gap in basic knowledge, should this guy be giving advice?

This video is seriously disappointing, what about Kevlar and Ceramic pads? Don't know why they're not getting popularity but they hold the promise and provide options. And they are/were available in some markets but off course not in lbs.