Choosing the right brake pads for your ATV can be a rather tedious task. There are many different types of brake pads for available for ATVs, made from various different types of materials and customized for different settings. In this article we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of ATV brake pad materials. While this is by no means a complete list, this article should give you a good idea of what to look for when buying new break pads for your ATV.
Let's start with organic break pads. Most organic ATV brake pads are excellent at stopping in more intense conditions, such as very wet or muddy terrain. Organic ATV pads are also very easy on rotors, however, if you do get them muddy or sandy, they will have a very short life span. When faced with these conditions, organic ATV brake pads tend to more or less fall apart after two weeks. And even in normal conditions, organic pads will still wear much quicker than most other ATV brake pads.
Full Metallic brake pads are another type of pad used for ATVs. Full Metallic ATV brake pads will not hold up very well against mud or wetness, but they are extremely durable and will last in your ATV a very long time. Yet another type of material used for ATV brake pads is Semi Metallic. Semi Metallic brake pads and great in normal conditions, but they will give your ATV a lot of hassle in muddy or wet terrain. However, they are durable and will last in your ATV for a season or so. Hopefully this has helped you learn more about the type of ATV brake pads that are right for you. If not, go to the nearest ATV store and they should be able to help you pick the kind that best suit you.
