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Out of interest... does anyone know what the difference is between the F & J type brake pads ?
They both say that they're suitable for my brakes IE BR M785 and I've only ever had the F type before (I think)...
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Just curious.
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something to do with the way the friction material is adhered to the backing plate by the look of it?
Backing plate material.
I thought 1st looked like steel and 2nd aluminium but one link I saw said 2nd was stainless.
Just saw that reply below which is what I first thought I think.
There should be a titanium version as well I think.
Quick google:
One is steel, other alloy.
changed my mind looking at better photos. Think the F are aluminium and J (with lightening holes) are stainless.
Some other images show the F version with a one piece aluminium fin and backing plate.
Who knows!
If you already have the F type then see if you can tell.
Well, lesson learnt for today. Thanks very much.
Now, is it scones, pronounced sc-o-nes as in 'bones', or is scones, pronounced sc-ons as in 'songs' ?
Scones/bones for me every time !