Bicycle Mechanics - Non Ceramic Pads on Ceramic Rims

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Leviathan
11-17-05, 09:50 AM
What are the adverse affects of using Non Ceramic Brake Pads (Rim Wrangler 2) on Ceramic Rims (CrossMax)?

Thanks.

demoncyclist
11-17-05, 11:22 AM
Less efficient braking, especialy in wet conditions. The ceramic specific pads are a little more abrasive than normal, because the ceramic coating is tougher to scratch than aluminum.
Leviathan
11-17-05, 11:45 AM
So it will cause the pads to wear faster, but won't hurt the rim?

Nessism
11-17-05, 11:53 AM
So it will cause the pads to wear faster, but won't hurt the rim?

Yes. To clarify, non-ceramic pads will get shread to dust VERY quickly on ceramic rims. At least that has been my experience with Mavic ceramic rims and Shimano Dura Ace pads (older 8 speed version).
TallRider
11-17-05, 12:43 PM
Shimano Dura Ace pads (older 8 speed version).
Sorry, I like the description of "8 speed brake pads." But that said, I know what you mean, and it makes sense. It just still sounds funny.
For comparison, I have "6 speed 105 brakes (http://www.unc.edu/~cupery/pics/2005/red_bike/IMG_4516--105_front_brake.jpg)" (with the original pads) on my road bike. They work great with my 9-speed drivetrain :D
C Law
11-17-05, 02:31 PM
In my experience, they tend to squeel a lot also.

I have used the kool stop salmon regular pads fine on my crossmax sl's (recently sold).

I could not get the black rim wranglers to stop squeeling. Just get the green ones man! :)