Choice of Brake Pads
About the choice of Brake Pads
The compound of the brake pads you use can make a difference too. Hunt's Ollie Grey tells us: "Again, there are a few variables to consider but on a basic level:
1. Softer compound pads, which offer greater modulation and are best used during the dry/summer months, won’t deteriorate the rim’s braking surface as much as they’ll deteriorate themselves.
2. Harder pads are better for year-round riding, but owing to their firmer compounds will cause more wear on the braking track over time
3. We suggest users also need to be careful to check for embedded junk such as tiny rock or sand in your brake pads though, in order to maintain and to extend your lovely rims life.
