The organic pad in the front brake offers good.
Ceramic or sintered brake pads mtb.
Metal brake pads meanwhile are sometimes called metallic or sintered and you guessed it are made from metallic particles fused together.
These advanced ceramic composites ready to withstand higher temperatures than regular semi metallic carbon brake pads.
Brake pads sintered vs.
There is much more to choose with brakes than just sintered or ceramic or organic.
Sintered brake pads also referred to as metal sintered or metallic brake pads are made from metallic particles that are fused together at a high temperature and pressure.
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Sintered brake pads are used in most oem applications not only on mountain bikes but on motorcycles and cars as well because of their ability to perform in a variety of conditions.
Metal brake pads are often used for oem spec meaning that s what you ll go home with if you buy a new bike from a bike shop.
The rear brake requires less power and feel so it makes sense to prioritise durability.
The rear caliper also seems to get more filth flung through it so a harder wearing sintered pad makes sense.
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