Ebben az összefoglalásban a "ceramic" kifejezés azonos a más gyártók által használt "organic" vagy "resin" meghatározással.
Compound C: Ceramic Pro Black : Soft
These organic ceramic fiber disc brake pads are carbonized. The ceramic compound insulates the brake system from friction heat up to 400oC. The result is a very powerful, quiet pad with extremely low heat generation which all but eliminates the chances of brake fade.
Advantages: Excellent grip, Low noise, Low heat, Consistent in all conditions
Disadvantages: Short life span unless rider is light on brakes
Suitable For: DH, Dry XC, Ti Rotors
Conclusion: Best Performance
Compound S: Semi Metal/Graphite : Medium
Containing metal & graphite for long wear. Great for muddy conditions, and a good choice in all conditions. A medium compound with consistent wet performance and good grip.
Advantages: Cheap, Above average all around performance
Disadvantages: Grippier and longer lasting pads are available
Suitable For: Everything
Conclusion: Best Value
Superlight WorldCup Competition Alu Backed Pads use the medium compound.
Compound T: Metallic Sintered : Hard
Superior power in all conditions. Long wear pads, great for DH or XC. Consistent braking power in the wet. Almost unaffected by rain and snow
Advantages: Better performing and longer lasting than medium pads
Disadvantages: More expensive than medium pads
Suitable For: XC, DH (low brake use), All weather conditions, Mud
Conclusion: Excellent All Rounders
Compound D: Ceramic 3xLife Red : Hard
Triple the lifetime of ordinary resin pads. This is the highest density ceramic compound for ultimate performance and the longest lifetime. These organic disc brake pads have all the benefits of sintered pads, but also contain a high amount of ceramic fiber, which insulate the brake system from friction heat up to 400oC. The result is a disc brake pad that will keep working in any weather condition, and a extremely long wear time.
Advantages: Better performing and longer lasting than medium pads
Disadvantages: More expensive than medium pads
Suitable For: XC, DH (low brake use), All weather conditions
Conclusion: Long Life