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[Nippy]

Has anybody got any experience of cheap pads, I found these http://www.discobrakes.com/?s=0&t=0&c=2&p=85& which are obviously good value (£21 for 4 pairs!) but are they any good?

I don't mind paying extra for the branded pads if they offer better stopping and last longer, but are you just paying for the name.

Thanks.

[markb923]

superstar pads seem to spend more time going back to superstar !    call me old fashion, but brakes are something i dont mind spending the dollar on.

[Yogi]

Personally, I'd always stick with the manufacturers brands.

Have tried EBC and others before and all have sucked balls. Mauufacturers are the way to go.

[bigsteve]

I have been using superstar pads since xmas and they have performed just like any other pads except cheaper

[Crag]

You pay for the name in my experience.  I've had goodridge pads in the past which cost £15 a go and last no longer and have no more stopping power than the Ashima pads I now use at £3.25 a set.

The XT pads that came with my bike were shocking btw.  No matter how many times I sanded them back they constantly 'glazed' which made steep descents a bit worrying.

[markb923]

goodridge for me all the way too. 3 of my mates have had superstar pads disintegrate after a couple of rides. they seen to separate the pad from the backing. now i'm all for a good deal, but thats not economy.   

[gaz0001]

I have heard that the superstar 'issue' was due to a dodgy batch, I thnk disco had a similar issue?

Not tried them myself though.

[Bippa]

i'm using the superstars pads without any problem so far, they wear slightly quicker than the official avid ones for my jucies, but that's a trade off i'm ok with as they're so much cheaper

[grgos]

Im using Xt shimano gold pads, realy good brake power but they are noise.Sometimes EBC or Swiss-top

[Nippy]

Thanks for the replies. I've ordered one set to give them a try, and if I'm not wrapped around a tree I'll let you know what they're like!