organic bicycle disc brake pad

Organic pads (sometimes called resin) are made from organic fibres (aramid, PAN,...) and other property modifiers or inorganic fibres (glass, carbon,..) usually bonded with phenolic resin. The backplate is usually steel, or aluminium in the most light XC oriented pads. They are not as durable as sintered metal pads, but they normally offer better initial bite and less noise. The softer material of the brake pad friction material, usually provides better modulation and reduced noise, but with lower brake power and heat resistance.