The rear caliper also seems to get more filth flung through it so a harder wearing sintered pad makes sense.
Ceramic or sintered brake pads mtb.
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.
There is much more to choose with brakes than just sintered or ceramic or organic.
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The rear brake requires less power and feel so it makes sense to prioritise durability.
These advanced ceramic composites ready to withstand higher temperatures than regular semi metallic carbon brake pads.
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Brake pads sintered vs.
A lot of experienced mtb riders run a sintered pad in the rear brake and an organic pad up front.
The organic pad in the front brake offers good.
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.
Metal brake pads meanwhile are sometimes called metallic or sintered and you guessed it are made from metallic particles fused together.
Sintered ceramic brake pads are designed for moderately aggressive recreational and sport street riding with ceramic coated backing plate to assist with temperature management and dissipate heat.