Best type of brake pads

[LAB3]

I've looked over the tech tips sections and still have a question. What TYPE of brake pads are best to use with the stock rotors? In the past I've used sintered pads on my other old bikes but found they tend to tear into the rotors pretty hard. I've heard that organic is the best match on other old bikes but they tend to be pretty pricey so what does the community say on this one? Sintered, organic or some other type of pads?

[oldyam80sg]

I use EBC organic-they seem to last a good bit and no issues with them.

[Radioguylogs]

I also found sintered pads work well, but they gall the rotors and squeal horribly.

I am using kevlar and organic- and I don't notice much difference between them.

[bikerphil]

I use the regular cheap semi-metalic pads, need to use a shim on the outer pad with them, otherwise they may squeak a bit.

[Schming]

I use EBC organic-they seem to last a good bit and no issues with them.

This ^^^

[2manybikes]

oldyam80sg and Schming have it right. I have EBC organic pads on almost every bike I own.

[jetmechmarty]

Mine are ceramic. I like them.

[cajun31]

I also use the EBC organic. As was stated the pad shims prevent rattle and squealing.

[bikerphil]

I used to use EBC, they seemed to make excessive dust, wear out fast, plus the price is higher. Now on a Special there aren't as many choices as the Standard. Remember, brake pads have a shelf life, they harden over time. NOS and some found on ebay look like they have been around forever.