P500 What type brakes

Keebler

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What are the best brakes for a P500 used for general purpose trail, organic or semi metallic? From my dirt bike days I kinda remember organic is best for stopping power but wears faster, especially when used for wet muddy rides. Do semi metallic pads wear good with adequate stopping power?
 
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What are the best brakes for a P500 used for general purpose trail, organic or semi metallic? From my dirt bike days I kinda remember organic is best for stopping power but wears faster, especially when used for wet muddy rides. Do semi metallic pads wear good with adequate stopping power?
They always have for me.
 
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I need to inspect my brass brake pads and rotors after a year of use. No braking issues as yet with them. Got them due to mud riding, but $$$.
 
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