And for clarity - they are made in Taiwan in a facility that ONLY manufactures brake pads. They take a lot of pride in their process. We will hopefully, eventually be able to bring manufacturing over here. But they WERE developed in Utah over the course of a couple years while we worked on getting the compounds where we wanted them.
@LoamRoamer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for clarifying.
@mtxbraking3 жыл бұрын
Well this is flattering. Thanks Dustin. Cool to hear how long you’ve been using them - validates the review. Appreciate it.
@LoamRoamer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@workhorsemtb70752 жыл бұрын
Just ordered some. Looking forward to trying them out
@stephenkrause60593 жыл бұрын
I bought a set of these and have only been on them for 2 rides, but these are Squamish, BC rides so quite rowdy where a lot of braking, especially modulation is required and the difference was very noticeable. These brake pads performed so much better than the mfg brake pads. I still have a few rides to test them on, but so far I would highly recommend these brake pads.
@mtvkelby13773 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a pair today at the shop I work at. Put em in my 4 piston XTs and and I love em so far. Super stoked to see how they perform in Colorado's chunky, techy terrain, as I'm in Alaska atm
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
After a few months are they what you expected?
@_josephjk2 жыл бұрын
Had 2 sets already in the cart to purchase and then figured I'd see what the reviews were. Started watching this and then paused it after a couple minutes to just go ahead and finish the purchase, haha! Looking forward to sampling these pads out here in Oregon and beyond. Thanks for the awesome review!
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
Nice, they are awesome. I am on them over a year and have them on all bikes and friends bikes. Super rad pads! Congrats and I hope you like them as much as I do.
@SimplePleasuresMTB Жыл бұрын
Stoked man for this review 🤙🏻because I just ordered front and rear set for my Shimano XT 4 pistons running Galfer 223mm rotors. I got a heavy ebike that no matter what pads I threw in it…they would just start fading on long descents and make the ride very sketchy. I ordered the Gold Series, can’t wait to try them for myself. Thanks. Just noticed we are about the same on Subscriber count! Keep up the good work…Subbed🤘🏻I also just shared your video with my Facebook group. Can’t wait to do a review myself.
@LoamRoamer Жыл бұрын
They are awesome, enjoy that new found stopping power!
@MorryB3 жыл бұрын
I've used Shimano resin pads on my XC/trail bike for years and never noticed any durability or contamination issues, but I usually avoid heavy mud. I usually get well over a year's life and that's riding several times a week on technical trails with moderately steep descents. My new bike came with metallic Shimano pads so I'm interested to see how they perform in comparison over the longer term.
@LoamRoamer3 жыл бұрын
We did a race and in one lap the Shimano resin pads were 100% failed. This winter did a full-on rain and mud ride on MTX pads, still running them no issue. I ride plenty when it is in poor condition and used to need to change pads often. That issue is no longer! Good to hear you have better luck with the factory pads!
@boredboiseboy2 жыл бұрын
Lol I get a month, max.
@darrinkulyk95602 жыл бұрын
@@LoamRoamer I Just Ordered 2 Sets Reds and Golds Red For Front Gold For The Back 😎 I May Even Try A Mix
@chomparty3 жыл бұрын
I just purchased them yesterday cause my L03A resin pads 30% life left. Shimano is out of stock every website and even LBS. SO I’ll give these a go and see.
@LoamRoamer3 жыл бұрын
I hope you like them.
@stugillis2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had these for a while. Amazing difference from anything else. I’m riding steep long descents here in Pemberton and whistler. Only issue that I’ve had is that in dry dusty conditions they seem to glaze frequently. This only happened after nearly a full season but then pretty regularly. Depending on what you ride etc they couple be there perfect pads; for me and so others from my area the maintenance is just a little too much. I’ve had them on my regular bike and my Ebike. Had to change my Ebike pads back to the saint ones still got them on the regular
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, have you contacted them to ask, I ride really dry conditions in tahoe and no glazing.
@stugillis2 жыл бұрын
@@LoamRoamer hi. Yeah they’re great guys. They think that they’re contaminated beyond recovery. Sending out a new pair. Another guy from whistler has the same issue. Strange one for sure. 🍻
@trailpimp63693 ай бұрын
Great review Dustin. I just switched my bike to a canyon freeride e bike 180 and just got the gold pad and 220 2.0 rotors front and rear. Do you think this will be good for Northstar? I ride Northstar 2-3 days a week. I have Shimano slx four piston brakes.
@illgazillion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am in the market for a better braking system. I was looking in to this brand, This video really pushed me to make that purchase.
@LoamRoamer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, enjoy them!
@mtbboy19933 жыл бұрын
Sounds promising, how is the longevity, durability, I was not impressed with Shimano pads, resin just lacks bite and wears fast, metallic cracks, but trp red pads were decent, but I am curious about Mtx pads. I am new to this channel and found you tru these pads, awesome content. I will watch more.
@LoamRoamer3 жыл бұрын
They lasted 9 months with some hard riding with plenty of wet, mud, and dust. They have been the best pads I have ever used. They are now being seen in all the bike shops also. Which is amazing as they are not a very old company, says just how good the product is.
@mtnbikerva12 жыл бұрын
When changing pads from one brand or type to another should you resurface the rotors/ sand, spray brake cleaner on it and wipe dry, or just take the old pads out and put in new? Doesn't matter what kind of pads were used before on the rotor, whether it was sintered or resin?
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
Great question. First I measure the rotor thickness to ensure they are still good. Second I clean them with Brake Clean and even lightly scuff them with emery cloth, very lightly. Then wipe them down with 91% rubbing alcohol. This ensures the new material is not contaminated with the old material, as material on the rotor is how friction is created with the pad. I do this even if I am not changing to a different pad.
@fuellerr2 жыл бұрын
MTX brake pads are the Best one you try them you'll never want to ride without them, every bike I have gets switched over right away
@WordupG2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try these on my next purchase. Have you ever dealt with glazed icetech rotors? I replaced pads (Shimano resin) because I thought they were contaminated but the new ones were exactly the same (very weak power, super loud squeal, bedding in only helps temporarily). All signs point to glazed rotors. I’ve seen sanding recommended, as well as just throw them away. Any suggestions?
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
Rotors are stainless so using emerycloth and lightly scrubbing them works. After clean them with rubbing alcohol or break clean. Then try and bed them in. Also, do this before going MTX, best to start with a clean rotor. If your rotors are a year old measure the thickness, make sure it meets the minimum. If getting thin, go with galfer rotors. They just work. Hope this helps, let me.know if this works for you. When was your last brake bleed?
@mtnbikerva12 жыл бұрын
EBC, TRICKSTUFF, GALFER brake pads? How do they perform? Thank you.
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
EBC is just the same as OEM, not worth is. Galfer is good, have not ridden Trickstuff, but so far MTX works in every condition and are incredibly consistent. They are truly a higher performing material.
@granttaggart24803 жыл бұрын
So have you tried these on road/gravel? I get more fade on my road/gravel bike, since the rotors are smaller, speeds are higher, and decents are often longer and steeper. I've been running the finned Shimano resin pads, but they're really hard to find right now. I've use sintered before, but recall them getting noisy when they got really hot and they can also be a little too grabby, which is sketchier on pavement than on dirt. I can't find any information anywhere about people's experience with these pads on road/gravel.
@LoamRoamer3 жыл бұрын
I have them on my Rodeo Labs Trail Donkey and they work amazing. I agree, the bike with the worst fade is my gravel bike and they really perform there.
@granttaggart24803 жыл бұрын
@@LoamRoamer Good to hear! Thanks for getting back to me. I picked up a pair and look forward to getting them out on the road.
@nickseabrook70112 жыл бұрын
Any different procedures for bedding them in? I threw some golds on but haven't ridden them yet.
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
Nothing different. Just follow a smooth process and they bed quick.
@TheNotoriousMIC2 жыл бұрын
New rotors especially if you’ve been using metallic pads.
@45graham452 жыл бұрын
Can these be bought in UK? Do they make pads for Formula Cura 2?
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
I am unsure on Formula, or international shipping. Have you checked them out on their website to see?
@45graham452 жыл бұрын
@@LoamRoamer Hi, I checked with MTX & they do pads for Formula Cura 2. They are currently working on getting EU & possibly a UK distributor too.
@Zetler Жыл бұрын
Can't stop using these MTX brakes.
@LoamRoamer Жыл бұрын
Same here!
@alexthomas79352 жыл бұрын
subscribing cause the fart joke
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@hankhillsurethra2 жыл бұрын
I’m own a fairly heavy e-bike with galfer wave 203s on the front and rear. I’m running a tektro 2 piston in the rear with new tektro red pads. I just put a new 4 piston brake on the front and the stock pads are trash. Looking to get a set of MTX, but unsure which to get. Would I be better off with the red or gold pads?
@LoamRoamer2 жыл бұрын
On a heavier bike go with Gold!
@hankhillsurethra2 жыл бұрын
@@LoamRoamer thank you! I’ve put in an order with MTX directly for a set Golds. I can’t wait until they get here so I can test them out :)