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Sintered Metallic |
Organic |
| Composition |
Hardened metallic ingredients bound together with pressure
and temperature. |
Fibers and organic materials bonded together with resin. |
| Burnish Time |
OK |
Typically shorter than Sintered Metallics. |
| Coefficient of Friction |
Compound dependent |
Compound dependent |
| Friction Fade Characteristics |
Compound Dependent – Typically fade at higher temperatures
than Organic pads |
Compound dependent |
| Thermal Properties |
Conducts heat through to the caliper. |
Acts as an insulator to the caliper and pushes the heat
back to the rotor. |
| Wet Performance |
Good - Porous and capable of absorbing water. |
Poor - Friction material does not absorb the water and
begins to hydroplane on the surface of the rotor. |
| Wear Characteristics |
Great - Capable
of withstanding all weather conditions (Mud, Dust, Sand,
etc) |
Good in clean environments, poor in mud, dust, sand, et. |
