2 Pairs Sintered Metal Bicycle Disc Brake Pads for Avid BB5 Mechanical

Resin Brake Pads Resin bb5 brake pads are made up of fibers and organic material that are bonded together with resin.These pads are for lighter weight riders, and riding where lots of brakes are not required. One thing I really love about the organic bb5 pads, is that they have a large amount of initial grab. When running these pads with smaller rotors, they will "manage" the heat better, meaning your oil is less likely to boil, which would cause a loss of power. Another great thing about resin bb5 pads is that they are much quieter, I know I hate brake squeal, and I'm sure you do too. One big disadvantage of these pads is that they wear out quicker, which means more replacing, and potentially more brake bleeds. Also don't run these pads when it is muddy, wet, or even very dusty conditions. It is suggested that if you are running these pads, you occasionally sand the surface, to remove the glaze. Semi-Metallic Brake PadsSemi metallic bb5 brake pads are made up of fibers,brass and organic material that are bonded together with resin. Sintered Metal PadsMetal bb5 pads are made up of hardened metallic ingredients, which are bound together with pressure and temperature.These bb5 pads will be better if you are a heavier rider And recommended for riding in wet, muddy, or dusty conditions. They are also a lot better if you are running small rotors, or are on a long descend. Although they are more noisy, and do not have as much of an initial bite as organic pads, you will definitely notice the increased performance at the end of your run. This happens because the heat is put back through your caliper, rather than your disc where you would get brake fade. Since these pads are made of a harder compound they will last longer than resin pads, but do not buy these pads just because they last longer. Always buy the pad that will enhance your performance the best, they are cheap you can always buy more if they wear out.