what is organic brake pad ?

    Organic brake pads use friction material comprised of, well, organic material. We’re talking carbon-based components (like glass), ceramic pieces, and other fibers. Essentially, things that come from the earth. After being formed with pressure, an adhesive pairs the organic friction material to the backing plate.

When used on stainless steel rotors, which the vast majority of motorcycles come equipped with from the factory, organic pads tend to have a soft initial bite and less overall performance than sintered or semi-sintered pads (more on those in a minute). Because organic pads typically have less performance, users tend to apply more brake pressure to compensate (a generalization, of course), which is one reason organic pads tend to produce more brake dust. Also, wet or cold conditions can prove challenging for some organic brake pads, though too much heat is also a detriment to organic pads.

So far, you may not be very impressed with organic pads. However, historically, when paired with a cast iron rotor and used in a performance setting, organic pads can actually perform quite well and give linear feedback to the rider. Best of all, organic pads are usually less expensive than their sintered or semi-sintered counterparts.