*lol* ahhhh my old rim (Y) good to know it is still alive somewhere. Breaking was amazing to say the least but yes it went through pads. I got through the Maguras blacks riding back from the local bikeshop with my then new Echo (about 1 mile and I didn't even do any trials), then a complete set of 4 of Plaz pads in about 4 hours riding. So my advice would be to get a medium coating done if it is still available.