- Copper based brake pads have better heat dissipation performance.
- Better in extreme conditions like mud, water and where there are gritty, sandy trail surfaces.
- Excellent power and durability,db5 brake pads resist fade better under heavier braking loads,Ideal for downhill.
- Copper based level tl brake pads that provide reliable braking power across wet and dry weather conditions.
- Higher friction braking than semi metallic and resin pads ,Superior stopping power in all weather conditions,[Not fit for SRAM XX / XX World Cup up to 2011 models]
Bicycle Disc Brake Pads Compatibility:
for Avid Elixir 1, Elixir 3, Elixir 5, Elixir 7, Elixir 9, Elixir X0, Elixir CR Mag, Elixir CR, Elixir R, XX, SRAM DB5, Avid DB1 DB3 calipers.
Resin Pads
Resin pads are made up of fibers and organic material that are bonded together with resin.
Pros
-Quieter
-Shorter break-in period
-More initial bite
-Prevent heat buildup
-Pushes heat back into the rotor
Cons -Wear quicker
-Not as good in wet/muddy conditions
Semi-Metallic Pads
Semi-metallic pad is one of resin pads made up of more copper fibers and organic material that are bonded together with resin.
Pros
-Quieter
-Shorter break-in period
-More initial bite
-Prevent heat buildup
-Pushes heat back into the rotor
Cons
-Wear quicker
-Not as good in wet/muddy conditions
Multi-Metallic Pads
Multi-metallic pad is one of resin pads made up of more copper fibers and organic material that are bonded together with resin.
Sintered Pads
Sintered pads are made up of hardened metallic ingredients, which are bound together with pressure and temperature.
Pros
-fade at a higher temperature than resin pads
-better performance in wet conditions
-last longer
Cons
-louder
-longer break-in time
-not as much initial bite
-heat is conducted through the caliper, not the rotor
