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So I assumed that organic or Kevlar types were the way to go vs sintered that would overheat but some more experiences Alps goers are saying sintered for longevity..is there a consensus?
I use kevlar, generally expect to change both ends in a week. (I think I got through my first week at white room just changing one end though). Some say sintered is worse for heating and fade etc, no clue if that's true or not, I just wanted to stick with what I know
Yep - same pads as usual, just more of them!
Normal pads for me, check more often, I run a set to 75-80% then pop them in my pack.
Ran sintered last year for two day's (the second set hope give you with a V4) and they sounded like a wounded pig.
New organic Hope pads in & a couple of rides in the UK to bed them in - take a spare set for each end but I've always had half a pad left at the end of the weeks riding (only ever had dry weather though)
Big discs (atleast 180mm) are a must. For my Hopes the standard pads seem to cope very well, the sintered ones more so but take a couple of stops to warm up and start working properly.
Organic for not overheating in the dry and sintered for lasting in the wet. Given that the weather can be a bit variable Kevlar are a good all rounder
Use 203mm rotors and have a couple of sore sets of the softer pads.
Just ran normal pads last year. I either mince or never brake when holiday. I've never gone through sets of pads in a week in the Alps.
I went through a set of Superstar Kevlar pads every 2/3 of a day in Les Arcs last summer. Ran out and bought a genuine Shimano sintered set from the shop in town, lasted the rest of the week and beyond.
Didn't notice any increase in overheating and I'd gotten sick of carrying 2 sets of spare pads around every day. Big ass rotors and forced breaking discipline helped.
That said, I spent most of my time seeking the tres steep off-piste stuff in Les Arcs. The Kevlar ones had lasted fine in Morzine/Alpe D'Huez/Winterberg over the few weeks before.
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For the last 3 years (2 dry, one very wet) I've always fitted new pads before going and have yet to wear a pair out! Used sintered the first year and had trouble with squealing and the rear boiled once (was a 160mm disc 😳 ), switched to semi-sintered and the problems disappeared.
Run 180mm both ends with Nukeproof Enduro (now called Semi-Metallic) ever since and they've been fine.
Always use sintered here, this year was the first time I've tried them abroad (ciclo montana) never again, Howl like a banshee, done my nut in. Marco the legend seemed to think it was the dust that does it, who am I to argue, he's been riding out there for 20 odd years.
My mate gave me a set of clarkes organics, which were very impressive.
I would echo the organic for dry and sintered if it's wet.
On one particularly hot dry day in Les Gets the first year I went I was running sintered pads, 180/160mm rotors and riding the brakes a lot... I quickly became well acquainted with the feeling of brake fade. Not fun!
Larger rotors are strongly advisable, floating if you can. Also bedding in your pads before you go is a good idea. Whilst I've had pads last a whole week before, I've also worn a set down to the backing plate before in a day. So take a good supply with you.
I'd also advise taking your bleed kit with you too. Usually after a few days of alpine riding, especially if it's hot, your brakes will appreciate some fresh fluid.