The main difference is the compound they are made of.
Semi metallic brake pads mtb.
But the koolstop semi metallic are way better than the shimano pads.
Bike brake pads on the whole are universal.
Semi metallic is a long lasting brake pad and very little rotor wear.
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Of course nothing is stopping you from mixing and matching brake pads front to rear to suit your needs.
Overall semi metallic brake pads are a very versatile brake pad compound for almost every need.
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Jagwire mountain pro disc brake pads feature a lightweight aluminium backing plate and high performance semi metallic compound reduce weight by almost 50 perfect for cross country riding.
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Semi metallic features a strong feel and modulation for oem brake pad replacement.
They require more actuating.
Semi metallic pad manufacturers use a combination of synthetics and different proportions of flaked metals for the brake pad compound.
Made from high performance low noise semi metallic compound mounted to a lightweight aluminum backing plate.
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Bike brake pads should use the same two letter friction coefficient code.
Semi metallic brake pads will be good in wet and or dry conditions.
Meanwhile metallic pads comprise sintered steel with no synthetic additives.
I like semi metallic seem quieter on the rear than the organic and last longer and work better.
Some of the materials used in organic brake pads can vary from kevlar carbon and rubber among other things depending on the application.
Organic brakes pads also referred to as resin or semi metallic brake pads are made from a mixture of fibers held together with a resin.
I run them all just depends on what ones i have on hand just about out of all the shimano pads.