Hi guys, I've had these pads on for a year or so and there's still a bit left on them but was just wondering... is it normal for the efficiency of these to seriously suffer in the wet or in the cold? In either of these situations they really are quite bad unless really pulling the lever? They'll stop the bike but need alot more pressure than the dry and the initial feel isn't there as i'd expect? Fair play if it's normal, just thought i'd check! I ride everyday and it's been bugging me for a fair while! TIA!
Fezza, I doubt if you are seeing much different from most pads in these conditions. I have run the SBS as well as OEM, I am running OEM at the moment and the last fortnight feels like the pads have dropped out, braking response is poor compared with normal operation, IMO there are a number of reasons, temperature is a factor, the slime that is being flung up from the salt mix is effecting the discs and pads and I doubt you are getting the same braking performance out your front tyre in these low temps as when it is warmer, the compounds do not respond as well in sub zero temps. Stopping distances have increased at about the same rate as I have lost feeling in my fingers this week......roll on spring
Cool, just what I wanted to hear, thanks for that mate, glad I'm not alone, lol! Oh and the hands, my poor poor hands these last few days
Also worth baring in mind if you haven't bled them since they were fitted you will have to pull the lever in more to get it braking as the pads are skinnier thus meaning the piston in the caliper has farer to travel before biting the disc.. Always worth Popping the pads out on a regular basis for a quick clean and bleed the caliper up.. That will keep you a more wooden feel as opposed to a spongy feel as it sounds like your describing.. I could be wrong but always found that's the case with me
Brill, thanks guys, sounds completely normal then... mind at rest must just be the cold! Daz - yeah, i do it regularly anyway mate as i use it everyday so keep on top of that and the oil etc, didn't used to and noticed what you describe due to the pads wearing
