Different Brake Pads

[mjuskiw]

05 R1200GS

I'm curious why they use Sintered metal brake pads on the fromt and organic on the rear. Would there be any harm in going with the sintered stuff all the way around ?

No Complaints - Stops great - Dont mind finding puddles to clean the back rim. Im just curious why the two different materials. (Engineers disease)

Mike J
Akron Oh

[jm1515]

05 R1200GS

I'm curious why they use Sintered metal brake pads on the fromt and organic on the rear. Would there be any harm in going with the sintered stuff all the way around ?

No Complaints - Stops great - Dont mind finding puddles to clean the back rim. Im just curious why the two different materials. (Engineers disease)

Mike J
Akron Oh
My not-so-expert opinion is...:drink

High friction for the front where most of the stopping power is.
Low friction for the rear to make it harder to lock up the rear tire.

[mayojuaf]

do you know the "average" milleage you can get with each type?