Disc Brake Pads - Metal or Resin?

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Disc Brake Pads - Metal or Resin?
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flag norcalexpat
Posted: Jul 23, 2018 at 7:38 Quote
My disc brake pads are a little worn... okay almost all gone, and I was looking on Bluesky for a new set. I see two types of pads, metal and resin. Any advice on which to choose and why? Prices seem very similar, with resin pad being about 5 USD less than metal.

I ride mostly trail and some enduro with top trail speeds of 20-25 mph and steepest grades around 20%.
flag jeremy3220
O+ FL
Posted: Jul 23, 2018 at 12:04 Quote
Metal/Sintered operates better than resin at a higher temperature. They also last longer but resin is quieter and probably has better initial bite.
flag skerby
Posted: Jul 25, 2018 at 8:58 Quote
Metal pads operate better hot, but are noisey and sometimes less effective than resin at low temps. Get resin unless you see a lot of sustained hard braking in your future.
flag mcozzy
Posted: Jul 25, 2018 at 10:10 Quote
I read an article, on here I think. Heavier riders are better off with metal, lighter riders resin. This is for gravity riding.
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