.and can you use either kind?
Always when i submit a question, even if its the easiest one, nobody can give me a good informed answer here. what happened to people that actually make the effort to answer
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 Sinter 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 – 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 As a very general rule, sinter motorcycle brake pads perform best on steel brake discs and organic pads tend to be kinder to cast iron discs.
