Metallic vs Resin Pads with Mechanical Disc Brakes on a Gravel Bike

A quick review of using the P20.11 pads on Tektro MD-C550 mechanical disc brakes as compared to the E10.11 resin pads. Tektro's website used to say the P20.11 were metallic pads, now it says semi-metallic. I'm not sure what to make of that, but I do like them better than the E10.11 resin pads.

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[joshuamcdonald]

i guess general knowledge is that resin bites better without warmup, but experiences fade on long descents. Sintered doesnt get as much fade; but wont bite as well in general, especially when they are cool, but last longer.

[JoaoHenriqueLevada]

And now, 5 months later, can you share your impressions again?

Did you noticed any wear to the discs?

What about the longevit of the pads?

[mrr]

My Vitus Cross bike came fitted with the red P20.11 pads on Spyre mech disc... I tried everything you're supposed to do to get these working, setup, bedding in etc but they still felt bad unless I was in the drops with all 4 fingers pulling.. I swapped out for the Shimano B05S resin pads which I was using on an MTB (hyrdraulic setup) these are working better for me..

[tedlovesbikes]

I suggest you see this: DIY Disc Rotor and Pad Replacement Featuring the Poseidon Redwood and MD-C550 Tektro Brakes 4K