Ashima bicycle brake pads

Ashima brake pads are known for their high quality and reliability, suitable for a variety of riding styles and conditions. They offer a wide range of models compatible with major disc brake brands such as Shimano, SRAM, Magura, Avid, and others. Here's some useful information:

Types of Ashima pads

1. Organic (Resin)

   • Made with soft materials (resin and fibers).
   • Advantages : Quiet, offer modulable braking, excellent in dry conditions.
   • Disadvantages : Wears faster in muddy or wet conditions.

2. Metallic (Sintered)

   • They contain hot-melted metal particles.
   • Advantages : Long life, excellent performance in muddy or wet conditions.
   • Disadvantages : Noisier and slightly more abrasive on discs.

3. Semi-metallic

   • They combine resin and metal particles.
   • Advantages : Good balance between durability, performance and silence.
   • Ideal for mixed use.

4. Specials

   • Ashima also produces pads designed for extreme uses, such as downhill racing or e-bikes, which require greater heat resistance.

Distinctive features

• No-Noise Technology : Some Ashima pads are designed to minimize noise during braking.
• High heat dissipation : Thanks to advanced materials and sometimes a fin design for better ventilation.
• Universal compatibility : wide range of models for brakes of different brands.

Compatibility

Ashima offers brake pads for many brands of brake calipers, including:

• Shimano (BR series such as BR-M9000, BR-M8000, etc.)
• SRAM (Guide, Level, Code)
• Avid (BB5, BB7, Elixir)
• Magura (MT2, MT4, MT5, etc.)
• Tektro/TRP
  Check the exact model of your calipers to choose the right pad.

Maintenance and replacement

• Check the thickness of the pads regularly: if they are reduced to less than 1 mm, it's time to replace them.
• Clean the brake discs when changing the pads to remove any dirt and oil residue.