STOP COMPONENTS
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As your dedicated friction specialists, we offer the highest quality materials to ensure peak performance across all cycling disciplines and brake brands. Our replacement parts exceed the standards of your bike's original equipment, providing enhanced control exactly when you need it most.
Sintered
Stop Components sintered metal disc brake pads are designed to give your bike performance braking in extreme conditions, e.g. XC, downhill, trials and dual slalom riding. Stop Components disk pads have a quick break-in period so you get maximum performance during those demanding rides when stopping power, durability and long pad life are required.
Organic/Resin
Stop Componets disc pads are made with organic materials that are blended and bound together using a resin. The compounds do include small amounts of metal to improve the braking formula but though this is a mined material the pads are largely organic. The term semi metallic can also be used. We have found during testing that our disc pads are Rotor Friendly and provide high performance braking throughout the life of the pad.
Heat Sink
Stop Components Heat Sink Disc Pads are made with a forged aluminum cooling pinned backing plate and a high performance organic compound. The new pads greatly reduce heat build up in the braking system and provide superior, lasting brake power.
ROTOR MAINTENANCE
STOP COMPONENTS rotors are crafted from a unique high-carbon 420 stainless steel, which boasts numerous beneficial properties. However, the high carbon content, which enhances the rotor's memory retention and strength, may lead to some surface rusting.
For the installation of any STOP COMPONENTS rotor, it is advised to adhere to the OEM factory torque specifications for your vehicle's wheel. To preserve your warranty, it is mandatory to use STOP COMPONENTS brake pads.
Typically, STOP COMPONENTS rotors will "break in" after a period of break-in followed by a gentle ride. This process should involve gradual braking at various speeds and pressures to avoid overheating the brakes.
Over time, brake rotors can accumulate brake pad compound material. This buildup can embed into the disc, retaining heat and potentially causing disc warping. To prevent this and ensure that your pads are always braking on a clean rotor surface, we suggest lightly sanding your discs with 600-grit or finer sandpaper at least once annually. For those who race or engage in heavy sport use of the bike, this maintenance may be required more frequently throughout the year. Please contact us for assistance with this procedure.
PAD MAINTENANCE
When fitting new STOP COMPONENTS brake pads, ensure you clean around the caliper pistons as directed by your service manual. This facilitates easier piston movement and better brake pad release.
It's advisable to clean the caliper pad slide pins, if present. This aids in the retraction of the pads once the lever is released.
Consistently monitor the brake fluid level in the reservoir. Since new pads and rotors are thicker, excess fluid could unintentionally engage the brakes without lever pressure.
Brake pads require bedding into clean rotors (refer to rotor maintenance instructions). Begin with gentle stops from 5 - 10 MPH, incrementally increasing by 3 MPH up to 10-20 MPH. Perform this 2-3 times before returning to normal riding. This bedding process prevents pad glazing and ensures proper pad-to-rotor adaptation.
If you're also replacing brake lines along with the pads and rotors, tackle the brake lines first to avoid any brake fluid spillage on the new components.
**Brake pads can absorb brake fluid and will contaminate them!!
