when looking through this forum i've noticed theres not many disc brake reviews like there are maggy and pad reviews so i thought id start one
main things are:
make:
model:
bike used on:
pads used:
rotor used
rotor size:
front rear or both:
good points:
bad points:
ill start
make:avid
model:elixir 5
bike used on: 2012 inspired fourplay
pads used:avid organic
rotor used: avid clean sweep 3
rotor size:203
front rear or both:both
good points: the only good point i can find with them is there cheap and good for beginners
bad points: i got my brakes brand new on my 2012 inspired fourplay and all seemed good till they just have no bite or hold even with 203 rotors i ended up on my arse a few times when they slipped and then the rear lever popped and i sent it back to avid received it back and it still feels spongey and does not hold or bite
conclusion: will not be buying a set again or running them on a trials bike as i value my life
make:magura
model:mt2
bike used on: 2012 inspired fourplay
pads used:oem
rotor used shimano xtr ice tech
rotor size:180
front rear or both:both
good points: cheap, light, easy to shorten hose and bleed front brake is great doesn't rub and bites and holds ok for now still bedding in
bad points: rear brake rubs constantly on the rotor and seems to knock when gapping tried re setting the caliper everything no luck and everythings tight and no bite adjustment
conclusion: going to give them a week if they don't improve i shall be selling them and buying echo tr discs as i know they work
post your situations below