Original Performance pads were fine... (still more power than RSC's with stock pads), after wearing those out, went with the Loam Goat metallic pads and they were even better. Gave me more confidence for Mount Prevost blasting than my previous Code RSC's.
I have heard the lever choice can have a large impact on these brakes performance. If you weren't using the "one-finger HC levers" and using the stock version... that could be the issue? MT7's come stock with a similar lever and I believe that is often why people claim such a difference between the two. I then added the MDR-P 220 and 203 rotors... expensive, but holy fuck... the stopping power is ridiculous. Took my riding to another level. Being able to lightly touch my brakes to get supreme power is a game changer. Especially for long enduro race stages, way less arm pump/fatigue.
Oct. 24, 2022, 3:58 p.m. - IslandLife
Original Performance pads were fine... (still more power than RSC's with stock pads), after wearing those out, went with the Loam Goat metallic pads and they were even better. Gave me more confidence for Mount Prevost blasting than my previous Code RSC's. I have heard the lever choice can have a large impact on these brakes performance. If you weren't using the "one-finger HC levers" and using the stock version... that could be the issue? MT7's come stock with a similar lever and I believe that is often why people claim such a difference between the two. I then added the MDR-P 220 and 203 rotors... expensive, but holy fuck... the stopping power is ridiculous. Took my riding to another level. Being able to lightly touch my brakes to get supreme power is a game changer. Especially for long enduro race stages, way less arm pump/fatigue.