gary-mac Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Hi peeps, right when i was down at the 3rd round of the tyke trial last wkend i noticed that alot of top/good riders are using plastic backings so its making me wonder why and what are the reasons behind it. Also when watching super elite riders on the p.c i notice alot of them also use them. Edited May 22, 2011 by gary-mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I prefer plastic, I think metal ones are just too stiff and you have to make sure your set up is perfectly square or they'll wear unevenly. We all know the slightest knock can cause the cylinder to move so your constantly re setting up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexxRogers Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Basically what Luke said. I like a little flex in my brake so it feels like I'm actually pushing a pad into the rim, not just a solid stop. Also it's less stress on your hands/fingers so you can ride for longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 For me - metal, because your brakes will work better. Simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Just going on my current set up i would say plastic. I've switched from cousts in metal backings (Heatsink) to cousts in plastic backings (direct from Mr Coustellier) and there is a marked difference in performance. Can only really be the backing that's making the difference as everything else is the same. My Rock blues in CNC backings were pretty damn good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mac Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) Mixed reviews really, I use metal backings and there amazing but am really interested in other people views on this. I will try plastic backings and see how they fair up to metal backings. Edited May 23, 2011 by gary-mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Weight weenies.... There scared metal backings will weigh there bike down.... Hence why they used plastic Lollllll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I really don't know what to say, Meatl backings make your brake work really well, but it's true that it needs to be setted perfectly to work. Otherwise they wear out unevenly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 why to use metal backings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koxxboy14 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 why to use metal backings f**king shitty rockpads!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 why to use metal backings O RLY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mac Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thats a belter of a fall!!! As above though, they both can break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I too am using Coust pads bought directly from Michael Coustellier, in plastic backings Pads are unreal, best i've used on any set up. But really its down to marrying up the best combo of pad compound, rim and appropriate grind My set up is: Coust pads Try-All Hole rim Light Sharp grind 05 HS33 with 4 finger blade Clamps with no C washers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I bought a couple of pairs of ali c's joypads which were in powerpad backings and had to swap for cnc. The hs11s just crushed the backing when I used them (on the rear) so I had no braking power at all. The front seemed ok though, may have been different had I not been using a booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Reynolds Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I prefer metal. Like alot of people say, its a stiff backing and I like a stiff brake on the rear. I think if I went to front maggie, i'd use plastic backings to have some modualtion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsalot Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 why to use metal backings Like all maggy pads you really have to take the time and have the patience to set them up properly.I've been riding 10+ years with magura's so i've had aloooot of practice and battered tarty with questions about set ups.The guy above cant really blame the pads when his are so poorly let up. Look horrendous! I have tried loooads of pads i'm using koxx reds in plastic backings and these are crazy good and are still completely square.I've tried coustsinks and TNN LGM's. I think I prefer metal backings.Far better performance imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengsmelly Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I too am using Coust pads bought directly from Michael Coustellier, in plastic backings Pads are unreal, best i've used on any set up. But really its down to marrying up the best combo of pad compound, rim and appropriate grind My set up is: Coust pads Try-All Hole rim Light Sharp grind 05 HS33 with 4 finger blade Clamps with no C washers Josh is right. his brake is the best break i have used in a while, although I recently bought new mount(echo, using no C washers/0rings) and since setting my brake up again i would never go back to plastic backings. I use Heatsink reds in the old heatsink backings as I have found them to be better than the new ones. So i think a brake set up well wether its plastic or metal backings, with a decent material, it should work beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 The guy above cant really blame the pads when his are so poorly let up. Look horrendous! Whats wrong with his pad? There is some uneven wear on either side, thats what happens on all pads on almost any set up when the wheel is forced back and forwards regularly. Metal backings are stiffer and give a more constand spread of force over the whole pad. I do prefer a plastic backing on my front brake though as is feels a bit "softer". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Might be due to badly setting brakes up, but I always find plastics provide a better stopping force than metals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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