Brake Pad Compound Options for Mountain Bikes 4

Learn all about the different brake pad compounds from Galfer including NXT LVL, E-Bike compound and the Pro Compound.
Credit: Galfer USA
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Hikers Only
2 years ago

Good video but I want to know is when they talk about the standard pad as a replacement for OE pads are they talking about metallic or resin? Which one are the pads closer too?are they like an OE resin or OE metallic as that makes a big difference!

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switzb15
2 years ago

I've been running the Pro pads in the front and Ebike pads in the rear, mated to Galfer Wave 203mm x 2mm rotors and Magura MT7 Pro calipers/levers for a few months now - the setup is dreamy! The idea with the Ebike compound in the rear was to make them last longer. The difference in bite between them and the Pro's has been nominal since I rarely grab a handful of front brake. Also, this setup is far less noisy then the stock Magura setup, with the added benefit of less modulation. Exactly what I was looking for to increase the performance of my MT7s, highly recommended.  \m/

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adamdigby
2 years ago

This was very helpful for learning the difference between the Ebike and Pro pads. I have been very underwhelmed by my 220mm rotored Code RSC brakes and will be putting Pro pads on to hopefully give me the bite that I crave and have yet to find since my 2010 Shimano Saint brakes. I wish brake manufacturers would build less "modulation" into their products and allow my fingers to pull softly or slightly less softly to engage the brakes hard instead of needing to squeeze firmly or super  firmly for the same effect. Unless I'm lightly dragging to scrub speed for a drop/jump or unknown section/feature, I want my brakes to pop the eyes out of my head with power and not have to exercise my index fingers to do so. Shorter lever throws would be nicer too so that my braking power is more quickly accessed. 

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