Sat here sore all over because of a set of superstar brake pads that failed on me - pad material came away from the backing, sending me over the edge of a drop.
A bit of google research shows this to be a pretty well known problem with their pads, and one that's been around for a long time, but they're still selling a dangerously faulty product. Can only assume they don't give a shit about their customers.
Biscuit anyone?
*Puts kettle on*
EDIT: Not much information given, such as when did you purchase them, they had a bad batch like 4 years ago.
Is this a problem with all of their pads (organic/kelvlar/sintered) or just one particular type?
It would be good if someone persued fruit legally for some consequential loss as a result of one of these failures, I think.
I'm guessing from the reaction it's a fairly well trodden subject on here? Apologies if I'm going over old ground.
This thread is nothing without pictures.....
Don't have the pads/bike handy to post any, unfortunately.
SS Kevlars - best pads I've ever used.
I've brought biccies - don't be greedy!
I was looking to buy new pads soon, never had a problem with SS ones, making me think twice now though!!!!
I use 525 brakes - anyone had those pads fail?
i have had that happen with hope and avid pads.
@DaveyBoyWonder - I was using the Kevlar ones, I found the pads very good too, right up to the point where I suddenly had no brake at all, because the pad material had fallen out.
http://www.underdog.co.uk/ perhaps
they may take notice then!
FFS though BOTH PADS at once!!!!!!!!!!
That is not just the odd failure
does this mean I can drag the old pic out?
Oddly, that's the second picture of a woman with an octopus on her head I've seen this week. That's considerably more worksafe than the first one.
Superstar (avid) pads are great, had mine for fooking ages.
honourablegeorge, when did you buy them?
I remember them having a bad batch 4 years ago (possibly 3)
Can only assume they don't give a shit about their customers.
If you give them a call/email, I'm sure they'll replace them free of charge.
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea!
And my Superstar Avid copies never even fitted in the calipers.
I'm now using the more reliable EBC or Clarks versions in me Julies.
Pretty sure I don't want replacements, Milkie. If they ever answer the phone, I'll be looking for a refund, and an answer to the question I asked above.
Did you fit them with a rock?
Hon. George - I think, given most experiences on this subject, you will be disappointed on both counts.
I always go for Goodridge pads. You get what you pay for.
Old pads I had delaminated (talking a few years ago) - I have SS kevlars on bought 1 year ago and they are fab and still going (but nearly spent) - are these old pads/stock and as above what type as my Juicy Kevlars are faultless!
And my Superstar Avid copies never even fitted in the calipers.
Not had a problem myself! However is this a recent trend as I bought mine 1 year ago?
You get what you pay for
This isn't always true.......
For the record i've had superstar pads for over three years and never had this issue.
an answer to the question I asked above.
There was an issue about four years ago with a bad batch of brake pads. The issue has long since been ressolved - although there are those that aren't happy with the resolution - Superstar identified the faulty batches and discarded them. Those that returned pads got a refund or replacements from a non-affected batch.
As already been posted it's not a failure exclusive to Superstar and other makes are liable to failing apart.
Personally, I've had a pair of Avid pads delaminate as well as a Superstar pair.
And my Superstar Avid copies never even fitted in the calipers.
mine are ace.. sintered for winter and doing the business..
(maybe I should write advertising slogans for use in 90s superbike magazines... hmm)
p.s. on a side note magura dont warranty their brakes if you use any other make of pad
p.s. on a side note magura dont warranty their brakes if you use any other make of pad
Erm how would they prove it?
Superstar pads work fine for me. Other brands come apart too, if you google for that too you might find that too if that is your method.
Having seen the way a lot of people seem to put their wheels in, as in repeatedly shoving the wheel in to get the rotor past into the gap between the pads rather than gently guiding it in, I'm surprised the trails aren't littered with bodies.
Superstar pads are the nuts and are cheap used them for ages and I trust them completely. Pads sometimes go and all makes do it.
On mountain bikes sometimes things break put some new pads in and have a nice cuppa.
5 pairs of disc brakes running various flavours of SS pads and nary a problem over 4 years of doing so.
Given how many they sell having a few go wrong isn't surprising. FWIW I've have branded formula and avid pads delaminate, collapse, etc. A bit of perspective needed maybe?
@DaveyBoyWonder - I was using the Kevlar ones, I found the pads very good too, right up to the point where I suddenly had no brake at all, because the pad material had fallen out.
To be honest, if mine fell apart now I'd not be bothered. First set lasted me a week of Alpine riding in Verbier which I thought was pretty good. Fitted another set just after I got back and crazily they've lasted 2 winters and all last summer. Still got a fair bit of life in them too. Can't quite believe how long they're lasting!
My SS pads stop me perfectly well, on both bikes they are fitted to.
No complaints 
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