Brake upgrades

[herbman]

Sometimes however, the riding situation is just too demanding for resin to deal with (it's better for quick grabs when you want to shed speed fast, but lacks the heat tolerance for long, tough runs), and metal pads are the answer. Problem is, not all brake calipers have a compatible metal pad option; the MT500 is one such model. Easiest solution is to swap out the calipers for M615 or M6000 Deore, which do take metal pads (and Ice Tech pad options with cooling fins) , which will plug straight onto the existing lines.

The do make one from what I can tell, E01s

 

[The Duckmeister]

The do make one from what I can tell, E01s

True in theory, but not an easy pad model to find in the wild.

 

[herbman]

True in theory, but not an easy pad model to find in the wild.

To be fair any sintered Shimano pad seems to be hard to find in a oz based shop.

 

[jez86]

So the vibe I'm getting is, bite the bullet and upgrade the brakes.

Roger.

To the Germans!

And yes, the worst episode has been at the bottom of a steep, long run that was my first ride down. So likely at the limit of resin capabilities.

 

[The Duckmeister]

To be fair any sintered Shimano pad seems to be hard to find in a oz based shop.

Try visiting an actual shop.... I can't speak for any others, but I've got a decent supply of metal pads in my worksshop (but not those E-series pads)

 

[Zaf]

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[herbman]

Try visiting an actual shop.... I can't speak for any others, but I've got a decent supply of metal pads in my worksshop (but not those E-series pads)

As someone who lives in the country. It’s just easier to order online and have parts delivered to my door.