[Nat]

Can anybody compare the red to the yellow pads?
I prefer sintered pads and like a firm lever feel with no squish.

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I've used both. I can't say that I noticed any difference in material density (squish) but I did appreciate that the reds are more quiet while the golds have a slight scraping sound. The gold pads seem to handle heat from prolonged descending better. I'm currently running the golds and bought gold spares.

 

[rockman]

I'm still running gold pads in front and red in the rear. There's a little over a 1000 miles on the pads with probably another 500 before replacement. I'll never run sintered again simply because of the noise. The sintered had better initial bite but no complaints with the golds in terms of stopping power.

 

[MM5k]

I've used both. I can't say that I noticed any difference in material density (squish) but I did appreciate that the reds are more quiet while the golds have a slight scraping sound. The gold pads seem to handle heat from prolonged descending better. I'm currently running the golds and bought gold spares.

Let's say at 50-75% finger power on the brake lever, which would you say has more stopping power?

 

[tsewhsoj]

Hi Kevin,

I'm Kevin from MTX Braking - let me address your comments quick and I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm here to answer any questions. I was hesitant to chime in, but I want to be transparent and available.

Yep there are several options priced lower than our premium Red Label ceramic brake pads and if we wanted to sell a $10 set of brake pads (for example) we easily could (and we will indeed have at least two other compounds coming that will have a much-lower MSRP, and we may put a ceramic in this category too.).

Here is the thought behind our Red Label product - we really wanted to go after the ceramic element for mtb brake pads, and were willing to deal with a "higher" MSRP to get there. This is our train-of-thought: most of our bikes are thousands of dollars and our brakes are anywhere from $120 to $250+ per wheel. We feel like so many of us obsess over our brakes (I always use the example of a SRAM vs Shimano debate that will never end - people are wildly passionate about their favorite brakes), there has to be room for a high-end brake pad that takes your favorite brake up a notch and does it quietly.

I'm sure Trickstuff makes a good product, but we're extremely happy with how are Red Labels perform and are excited to get these out and into your hands.

Speaking of - any of you can DM me and I'll give you your own discount code to try a set for yourself; I already set Nat up with a code so he and a few friends can give them a shot.

Regarding the rotor - thank you for the reminder - that isn't quite the rotor you are referring to, but we have since decided to not go with that exact one and I've been meaning to pull that down, which I'll have done today. We're not trying to pull the wool over anyone's eyes - 'just want to create a high-end retail-friendly line of brake pads that everyone can be stoked on - a legit brand that we want you to be part of.

Kevin / MTX

Hey Kevin, for some reason I am unable to DM you. But am wanting to try out your MTX red pads and was hoping you could also hook me up with discount code! Thanks!

 

[KGAmoto]

Hey Kevin, for some reason I am unable to DM you. But am wanting to try out your MTX red pads and was hoping you could also hook me up with discount code! Thanks!

Email using the contact form on our website, reference this post. Thanks.

 

[tsewhsoj]

Email using the contact form on our website, reference this post. Thanks.

Thank you! I just emailed you guys.

 

[Nat]

FYI, Black Friday sale on this weekend, 20% off. I got myself two more sets of the gold pads.

 

[AF2NR]

Mine came in today, for 8120 stock replacement and am curious to see the experience. I've always liked XT but the hard bite isn't fun. Tried Magura MT7's on my last bike with the trail type pads and while they had more modulation than XT they also had more bite if pulled to much. I'll try and remember and use both sets for a video the same day and trial and see how it comes out.

 

[bigpedaler]

I've been sold on ceramic pads for a dozen years -- best of both worlds! Powerful like metallics, modulate like organics. Sad that they've gotten a bit more rare than even 2 years ago.

I'm always on the lookout for ceramic pads and deals on them!

 

[thmslilly]

Just discovered these pads. Very interested.

What pad color (type) would you recommend for big rides, big descents, and a larger person running 203 rotors that burns through pads quickly? I'm looking for decent longevity and still some noise reduction out of pads. Historically I've used the metal Shimano's with mixed results (honking).

Also, is it possible to get the discount codes referenced above? Thanks!

 

[socalrider77]

Just discovered these pads. Very interested.

What pad color (type) would you recommend for big rides, big descents, and a larger person running 203 rotors that burns through pads quickly? I'm looking for decent longevity and still some noise reduction out of pads. Historically I've used the metal Shimano's with mixed results (honking).

Also, is it possible to get the discount codes referenced above? Thanks!

Gold for sure


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[Nat]

Just discovered these pads. Very interested.

What pad color (type) would you recommend for big rides, big descents, and a larger person running 203 rotors that burns through pads quickly? I'm looking for decent longevity and still some noise reduction out of pads. Historically I've used the metal Shimano's with mixed results (honking).

Also, is it possible to get the discount codes referenced above? Thanks!

Get the gold pads

 

[KGAmoto]

Just discovered these pads. Very interested.

What pad color (type) would you recommend for big rides, big descents, and a larger person running 203 rotors that burns through pads quickly? I'm looking for decent longevity and still some noise reduction out of pads. Historically I've used the metal Shimano's with mixed results (honking).

Also, is it possible to get the discount codes referenced above? Thanks!

Yeah I'll reinforce a third vote for Gold Label HD. DM me for the other request.

 

[thmslilly]

Thanks everyone! Gold it is.

 

[N54tt]

I couldn’t find the Shimano D03S pads in stock…so I ordered 2 sets of the Reds. Figured it would be a good replacement.

 

[cookieMonster]

I just put a set of MTX Golds in my Saint front; will report back when F%€%ing winter is finally over.

 

[half_man_half_scab]

Anyone have trouble with red pads glazing? I find that after three rides I’m getting substantially less power and they look fairly shiny when I pull them out of the caliper. A light sanding and they perform well again. I never had this issue on shimano oe organic in m7120s. I’m 210 riding natural terrain. Maybe I should be running gold?

 

[Blkdoutindustries]

Anyone have trouble with red pads glazing? I find that after three rides I’m getting substantially less power and they look fairly shiny when I pull them out of the caliper. A light sanding and they perform well again. I never had this issue on shimano oe organic in m7120s. I’m 210 riding natural terrain. Maybe I should be running gold?

I'm having the same issue with the red pads that I'm running I'm my Magura MT7s, I get about 2 long rides before the start glazing and squealing, I've been lightly sanding them before every other ride to fix that but I'm going back to Magura pads now, just don't want to deal with that process anymore. I've tried different rotors and same thing which it's a shame cause I really like the performance of the pads

 

[N54tt]

Anyone have trouble with red pads glazing? I find that after three rides I’m getting substantially less power and they look fairly shiny when I pull them out of the caliper. A light sanding and they perform well again. I never had this issue on shimano oe organic in m7120s. I’m 210 riding natural terrain. Maybe I should be running gold?

I'm having the same issue with the red pads that I'm running I'm my Magura MT7s, I get about 2 long rides before the start glazing and squealing, I've been lightly sanding them before every other ride to fix that but I'm going back to Magura pads now, just don't want to deal with that process anymore. I've tried different rotors and same thing which it's a shame cause I really like the performance of the pads

I’m curious, were these pads installed on new discs or old discs? If old discs…anything done to them before installing the new pads?

 

[KGAmoto]

Anyone have trouble with red pads glazing? I find that after three rides I’m getting substantially less power and they look fairly shiny when I pull them out of the caliper. A light sanding and they perform well again. I never had this issue on shimano oe organic in m7120s. I’m 210 riding natural terrain. Maybe I should be running gold?

Hello - sorry I try to keep up with this forum, but its tough.

Glazing is a funny term because it's rare that someone will put their brake pads out when they are working perfectly. But, if you did, they would be shiny too. Glazing is pretty hard to visually diagnose is my point, but its a pretty common go-to term for any issue.

Any loss of power or noise is always a contamination issue to some degree. Using a previously-used-rotor will cause any and all of this. Resetting the brake pads and the rotor....and I mean very-thoroughly resetting them should get you back to zero and operating as they should.

Quick summation: clean the rotor with a brake-cleaner or iso alcohol / sand pads quick until they look new (seconds of sanding) then sand the rotors. We prefer to go pretty aggressive with the grit as it works well to mimic the factory crosshatch pattern that was machined into the rotor surface (remember this is hardened stainless steel - you're not taking away rotor material when sanding by hand).

Clean again and go.