KNOW YOUR BRAKE PADS!
We caught up with Jon Wright, the tech manager at EBC brakes, to find out all that’s worth knowing about pads.
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Tech Talk
Different pads offer different qualities.
FB: What’s the best way of bedding pads in for longevity?
JW: Just to apply the brakes gently, and whatever you do, do not grab them on them straight away! This means that the material can mate with the wear pattern of the disc, rather than patching, which is the exact same thing you should be doing with new discs. This should normally happen for 100-150 miles before the pads are properly bedded in.
FB: How important is it to choose the correct pads for your type of riding?
JW: Hugely! You have to select the best material for the type of riding you are going to be doing, so think carefully before you go willy nilly. If you’re a bit stuck then you can check out the chart in our catalogue, which is handy for showing the choices available – but as a general guide there is a pad for every type of riding and rider: from commuting to racing!