Not all pads are available in all compounds.

Compound C: Ceramic Pro Black : Soft

These organic ceramic fiber disc brake pads are carbonized. The ceramic compound insulates the brake system from friction heat up to 400oC. The result is a very powerful, quiet pad with extremely low heat generation which all but eliminates the chances of brake fade.

Advantages: Excellent grip, Low noise, Low heat, Consistent in all conditions
Disadvantages: Short life span unless rider is light on brakes
Suitable For: DH, Dry XC, Ti Rotors
Conclusion: Best Performance


Compound S: Semi Metal/Graphite : Medium

Containing metal & graphite for long wear. Great for muddy conditions, and a good choice in all conditions. A medium compound with consistent wet performance and good grip.

Advantages: Cheap, Above average all around performance
Disadvantages: Grippier and longer lasting pads are available
Suitable For: Everything
Conclusion: Best Value

Superlight WorldCup Competition Alu Backed Pads use the medium compound.


Compound T: Metallic Sintered : Hard

Superior power in all conditions. Long wear pads, great for DH or XC. Consistent braking power in the wet. Almost unaffected by rain and snow

Advantages: Better performing and longer lasting than medium pads
Disadvantages: More expensive than medium pads
Suitable For: XC, DH (low brake use), All weather conditions, Mud
Conclusion: Excellent All Rounders


Compound D: Ceramic 3xLife Red : Hard

Triple the lifetime of ordinary resin pads. This is the highest density ceramic compound for ultimate performance and the longest lifetime. These organic disc brake pads have all the benefits of sintered pads, but also contain a high amount of ceramic fiber, which insulate the brake system from friction heat up to 400oC. The result is a disc brake pad that will keep working in any weather condition, and a extremely long wear time.

Advantages: Better performing and longer lasting than medium pads
Disadvantages: More expensive than medium pads
Suitable For: XC, DH (low brake use), All weather conditions
Conclusion: Long Life


Rotors

All of these compounds can be used with any rotor. Ceramic pads cause less damage to rotors than metallic compound pads.
Titanium Rotors: We recommend black ceramic compound for titanium & Ti coated rotors as it contains no metal, so will reduce damage to the rotor. The coating on Ti plated rotors is extremely thin (often just a few microns), so will ultimately wear off no matter what pad you use. Ceramic pads will prolong their life over pads containing metal.