GetGeared offers a choice across the two main types of motorcycle brake pads which are distinguished by what they are made of:
Organic (or non-asbestos) Pads:
This type of motorcycle brake pad is made by mixing non-asbestos fibres, such as glass, rubber, carbon, and Kevlar, with filler materials and high-temperature resins. The resins act like a thermo-set plastic, which holds the components together like glue. They can have a small proportion of metal and are then occasionally called 'sintered'.
- Largest market share among motorcycle brake pad types
- Lower brake disk wear
- A softer bite point and therefore easier to control
- Softer compound which creates less noise, but can wear faster and create more dust.
- Thermal performance to 800deg C
- Longer bed-in time required
- Prone to glazing when standard thermal performance limits are reached
Sintered pads:
These pads have a very high metal content. Sinter motorcycle brake pads heat up more quickly and run to a higher temperature. With more kinetic energy converted more quickly to heat, they are very effective. It is important how they are made though: Run your fingers over premium sinter brake pads and you feel a smooth surface of finely cut, evenly distributed metal particles ¨C do the same with budget pads and you get a rougher surface that acts like wire wool on your brake disc.
- Higher friction levels, which are maintained in wet conditions
- Low tendency to 'fading' brake performance in extreme conditions
- Shorter bed-in period
- A defined bite point
- A higher running temperature, also affecting the brake disc surface
- Not suitable for all brake discs (cast iron) or callipers
- More prone to suffer corrosion
- Brake fluid requires more frequent inspection
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