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If you have reached this section, it is likely because you know the BREMBO brand, as it is well-known among motorcyclists for manufacturing brake pads.

Aspects to Consider in Brake Pads

Brake pads can be described by 3 parameters:

• Efficiency: It is expressed by the average coefficient of friction and stability, where speed, deceleration, and temperature are the main magnitudes used to measure this efficiency. In short, how much the pad brakes.
• Wear: It is expressed as the amount of friction material that has been consumed in relation to a certain number of stops or kilometers traveled. In other words, how many mm of thickness the pad has lost.
• Variation of the Coefficient of Friction: You have probably heard that pads take time to reach temperature or something similar, “Until you heat them enough, they don’t brake.” Let us tell you that this is absolutely true, as there is another parameter which is the variation of the coefficient of friction depending on temperature. This means that "until the pads reach their optimal working temperature, they will brake less and you could suffer from the “fading” effect,” which is when you brake abruptly without the pads being at temperature, where you can damage them and accelerate the wear process exponentially.

Once you know how brake pads work, it is important to keep in mind that there is a close relationship between efficiency and wear, since “the more efficient the pad, the faster it wears out”. For this reason, you need to assess whether you prefer more braking or more durability, and based on your answer, the type of compound of the pad you will need will be one or the other.

Brembo offers a wide range of brake pad models for the vast majority of motorcycles.

What types of compounds does BREMBO offer for your motorcycle?

Brembo is one of the brands that presents one of the largest catalogs of brake pads, and adapts its compounds based on the type of motorcycle you have:

Scooter: Offers 2 types of compound

• XS: Sintered pad designed for maxi-scooters, where it offers a higher coefficient of friction as these bikes need more braking capacity. Regarding the variation of the coefficient of friction depending on temperature, this type of compound remains practically constant, varying only 0.02 points between 50 and 200°C 
• CC: Organic pad designed for any scooter where high braking capacity is not needed but durability is. The behavior of the coefficient of friction is almost linear, providing good performance at both low and high temperatures. Very economical price 

Road: Offers 4 different compounds

• LA: Sintered pads for less intense use, more for city or touring, where durability is its strong point. It offers good performance and braking stability. Its coefficient of friction remains practically constant at 0.55 across its entire operating range.
• SA: Sintered pads for slightly more intense use, even track entry is a good option with these pads, offering a good working window, as the more we heat the pads, the better performance they will provide. Between the intervals of 300 to 400°C, these pads have the highest coefficient of friction compared to the other 3 compounds.
• SR: Sintered pads developed for use both on the track and for sport riding on the road. Their high bite and constant friction at high temperatures allow the rider a consistent feel of braking throughout the ride, while offering reduced wear to ensure long durability.
• SP: Sintered pads for demanding use at both low and high temperatures. They are the only pads that are specific for the rear wheel.
• CC: Organic pad perfect for low displacement motorcycles of 400cc and below, where they do not need much braking capacity as they do not have much power. It is the compound with the lowest coefficient of friction, but in favor of these pads, they provide a smoother and more modulated braking. Their coefficient of friction increases by 0.1 from a temperature of 100°C to 400°C.

OFF ROAD: Offers 3 types of compounds

• SX: Sintered pads that offer great resistance to external agents, providing good response at high temperatures. Perfect for those who practice motocross. They can be mounted on both the front and rear ends.
• SD: Sintered pads that offer good performance and excellent modulability, which can be used for enduro. Their coefficient of friction is practically the same as the TT compound, ensuring good response at any working temperature.
• TT: Organic pads where kilometers are not a problem. Made from a semi-metallic carbon-ceramic material offering excellent performance on both wet and dry surfaces. 

Racing: Offers 2 types of compounds

• RC: Organic pads that offer the best performance of the brand, gradually increasing the coefficient of friction depending on the working temperature, thus maintaining the pace you need when entering the track. These pads at high temperatures guarantee powerful and stable braking without experiencing the “fading” phenomenon. This compound is perfect for high-powered motorcycles, where they need a lot of braking capacity to decelerate the bike.
• SC: Organic pads being the younger sibling of the Racing pads, offering very good conditions of use at low and medium temperatures. These pads are exclusive for the front brake, as the rear does not require as much braking capacity.

It is worth noting that not long ago the company BREMBO acquired the SBS brand, a Danish company that offered high quality while being very environmentally friendly across its entire product range