Q: There are some particles, like aluminum flakes, sticking to the rubber compound. Does this mean that the rubber damages the rim?? A: Under normal circumstances, the rim eventually will wear out by any kinds of material. But if the brake pads contain metal they will wear out faster. Our compound contains no metal so it will cause less damage to the rim. A lot of our customer’s rims are produced by join pin method, the aluminum flake accrue when the surface of joint area isn’t smooth and after the pad goes past that area the aluminum flakes stick into the rubber. This can happen with any brand of brake pads. Consumers need to remove dirt, rocks, or other material that may stick in the rubber during the ride to ensure the quality of rim and proper use of the brake pads and system.
Q: Can your ceramic fiber brake shoes be used on ceramic rims? A: A: Our compound is suitable for steel, alloy, and aluminum rims. It is not for ceramic or carbon rim. We have brake pads that are made especially for ceramic and carbon rims.