Originally Posted by
TimothyH
I always thought that semi-metallic, metallic and sintered were just names for the same thing.
The same with resin and organic.
Two types of pads - resin/organic vs semi-metallic/metallic/sintered.
That's my understanding.
Oh wait. There is also ceramic.
sintered pads are mostly metallic, semi-metallic have a lower proportion of metal and more organic material. Even organic/resin pads have a small amount of metallic compounds mixed in. Usually seen more on the MTB side
SINTERED
Downhill high temp
• Suitable for downhill racing
• Excellent in wet & muddy conditions
• Superior performance at high temps
• Virtually unaffected by rain or snow
• Exceptional pad life
SEMI-METAL
XC & trail
• Suitable for cross-country & trail
• All-round performance
• Good performance at high or low temps
• Great pad life
• Quieter than sintered pads
ORGANIC
Commuter & city
• Suitable for commuter & city use
• Good performance at low temps
• Good pad life
• Low rotor wear
• Extremely quiet