A mountain bike’s brake pads contact a brake rotor in order to stop, instead of contacting the sides of a rim to stop. Disc brake systems are mainly used on mountain bikes, cyclocross bikes, and some road bikes. For instance, if you have Reynolds carbon wheels, you should use Reynolds carbon brake pads.ĭisc brakes are a little more tricky than rim brakes. A good rule of thumb is to use a manufacturer's own carbon brake pad. These pads get a little more tricky because often times the rim manufacturer doesn't recommend that riders use another brand's pad that they don't approve of. Carbon rims require carbon fiber specific brake pads. Aluminum rims require an aluminum rim specific pad and these pads can generally be from any brand. When it comes to rim material, the type of pad you use is extremely important. However, not all brake holders are the same and some require a brand-specific brake shoe, like Shimano brake pads. Some rim brake calipers have replaceable inserts instead of having to replace the entire shoe itself. Rim brake pads contact the rim in order to slow down and stop and are typically used on road bikes. The two most common brake pad types are rim brake and disc brake. Some pads provide better stopping power over others, some perform better in wet conditions, and some stay cooler longer to prevent brake fade. Not all brake pads are created equally though. Without brake pads, stopping would be near impossible. Brake pads are a highly important part of any bike.
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