moresmoke wrote:
It appears we have some brake experts gathered here so I would like to ask about pads. Would a softer pad have better stopping performance?
Yes, but only in a narrow lower working temp range
Meaning that the softer pad will have higher braking when cold vs
performance (harder)...but...when these softer pads get hot (they
also have a lower temp working range)...they will NOT have as much
stopping power
Also, how many times do you expect to brake HARD during a decent
down a mountain? Softer pads will heat up beyond their working range
and NOT do as well as a higher performance pad
This also applies to heavy traffic in the flats...where you use
the brakes a lot
For the sake of this arguement, we can assume there is no significant wheel slip. What type of pad material would give the shortest stopping distances?
Again, you need to define the context of your question
If stone cold in the morning, then OEM would...
If after a long decent on a mountain/hill/etc...and used the brakes
a lot...then the higher working temp range will...
Where I am at there are no long mountain grades to worry about. I do realize that a softer material will make more dust, and not last as long.
Sounds like OEM are best for you, but remember that if you ever
decide to go through a hilly area
