steve@banbury-trials Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 hi ,iv'e been looking at brake pads and im curious to why they come in different lengths ?also what if any difference does a 35mm pad comparred to a 50mm?any help with these questios appreciated,steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 the 35 mm pads (such as the coust ones) provide a louder noise than the standard 50mm ones.and thats all i know.hahahah max... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I think the idea behind them is that the smaller ones have a smaller surface area and "supposedly" have a greater pressure exerted on them than the larger pads.And for the larger pads the idea is that a larger surface area has more friction so grips more.As to them being louder, well you can't say that as the noise depends on pad compund, the grind/tar on the rim and the way the brake is set up. So don't get them based on noise, thats bullshit i'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I think the idea behind them is that the smaller ones have a smaller surface area and "supposedly" have a greater pressure exerted on them than the larger pads.And for the larger pads the idea is that a larger surface area has more friction so grips more.As to them being louder, well you can't say that as the noise depends on pad compund, the grind/tar on the rim and the way the brake is set up. So don't get them based on noise, thats bullshit i'm afraid.i must be extemely gullable then o well.thats what i was told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 i must be extemely gullable then o well.thats what i was told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 (edited) Shorter pads have the same amount of power than longer pads, if you want me to explain that why me know.Shorter pads will wear down quicker. 30% quicker in theory. But they're cheaper, because there is less material. And they are easier to set up, and get 100% of the pad on the rim.But, they're more prone to the rubber ripping off their backings (not saying they will but are more likely) because the base of the rubber is less, but the height is the same. Edited November 20, 2006 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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