EBC RED (Sintered Compound) Mountain Bike Disc Brake Pads (1 Set) fits Hope E4

The next different type of brake is the red brakes and these offer a very different type of benefit to the user. These sintered brakes have a higher degree of friction and are therefore better suited to racing conditions, to drivers who spend a lot of their time going downhill and for those wanting a high performance from their brakes. The way that the brakes are applied makes these unsuitable for many everyday and novice drivers so there needs to be consideration about the driving style before the brakes are bought.

These MTB Red Brake Pads are extra high in friction but still an organic pad for use on all types of rotors.

In considering which pads to use for downhill work it is essential to understand your own brake system. Some hydraulic systems, such as those made by Magura use fluid lines made from nylon or plastic and can be prone to softening and swell if overheated.

For this reason Magura and others are not too keen on using pads in their systems that generate too much heat such as sintered pads. If Downhill if your riding sport EBC MTB red grade brake pads will be a great choice.

Lifetime being quite short but great brakes

Low rotor damage and minimal heat transfer into the bikes hydraulics is to be considered.

For all systems which use a spring clip for pad retraction, EBC includes NEW improved strength retraction springs.

Many MTB brake rotors are NON hardened and have the words “Resin pad only” on them. It is critical that when you see this marking that you use a pad similar to EBC Green which is very low in its rotor abrasion