[QUOTE="--Bonez]Ok guys it's time for new pads and I'm not sure what to get... Organic or Sintered.? The rotor(s) are OEM if that makes a difference...? What's best I don't wanna spend a whole lot of money on pads but I want good stopping power when needed
Thought I woud revisit Bonez's query; Organic or Sintered; just a few thoughts for Bonez to consider while making the decision.
Wear
Sintered, being basically metal, will not require replacement as often as organic but will wear on the rotors faster.
Noise
Organic means quiet; sintered, being metal can be sqealycontacting a metal rotor.
Heat
Organic compound isolates heat from the brake fluid and caliper and sintered, being metal, allow more heat transfer to the caliper and brake fluid.
Warm Up
Organic pads provide full stopping power cold and sintered require some time to "warm up" before full stopping power is available.
Weather
Organic pads don't like rain and/or mud and give up some stopping power under those conditions; rain and/or mud have little effect on stopping power with sintered pads.
Cost
Sintered, all things being equal, are more expensive than organic.
Brake Dust
Sintered manufacturers claim no brake dist from their pads which may be true; however, having run oganic, particulalry Lyndall, I have not had an issue with brake pad dust, ever. Can't say brake pad dust is not an issue with other organic pads but not with Lyndall.
Which is better? I can't say having never run sintered brake pads so Bonez should do some research, consider the pros and cons of each and select whichever pad he believes suits his riding style and conditions best.[/QUOTE]
Great break down dolt...! Much appreciated... I've done some research this evening and probably will go with the organic or possibly a hybrid (something in between) of the sort.? I always like to come here for advice and to read other rider's opinions... Thanks, guys