Originally Posted by
hokiefyd
Organic or resin pads are usually the quietest, especially in dry conditions. Semi-metallic or metallic pads offer benefits to pad life and ultimate stopping power, but usually at the expense of noise.
From my experience with numerous mountain bikes, resin pads have been the quietest. For whatever reason, after installing Jagwire semi-metallic pads, my Sirrus front brakes are now completely squeal, squeak, honk, and howl free! What a relief. Still running the resin pads on the rear with no problems.