Do I need to scuff up metallic pads every once in a while?

[stuckathuntermtn]

Got them hot enough to fade on a ride last week and they haven't felt quite as powerful since, even after cleaning the rotors. The pads also also just be wearing out (replacement set at the ready). I know with the organic/semi-metallic you need to hit them up with some 220 grit every once in a while. Do you do this with sintered metal pads as well?
They don't feel spongy. I know what it feels like when they need a bleed, and this isn't the same. Just, less power. Maybe more lever travel. The SLX levers don't have the contact adjust so it seems like pads DO need to be replaced sooner, in my limited experience.
Give it a scuff?
TIA

[mntlion]

have not seen that happen, but I (and most friends/clients) dont do full DH.

no harm in trying, and report back.

[Gepeto]

Got them hot enough to fade
Give it a scuff?
TIA

Iron based are more heat cycle sensitive when it comes to getting harder over time (verses aluminum suspended in fiber for instance). Coursing the face will make them feel more responsive in the short term only. They will be less abrasive over time of course but quicker if you are a heavy user and tend to deep temp cycle (instead of short intense application). Tossing them the only way to improve brake feel. Balancing your brake use will extend puck toss. Rotor material and surface grain has an impact on your results, but to minimum degree in your case.

My experience is not from a bicycle...

[swerve]

Ive never done that on any pads but Ive also never cleaned my rotors. Just go ride. I replace pads when they are worn and bleed the lines/rebuild calipers every year or two.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Yeah, they might just be wearing down. w/e.

[kidwoo]

You probably glazed them. You might be able to sand past that but if you really want that 'normal' bite back, just put some new ones on.

[jamal]

I get a glazed over feel from my front brake occasionally, and going out and doing sort of a bed in procedure seems to get them back to working normally.

So I'll just ride up the street, get rolling down, and do 3-4 fairly hard stops. This is with avid metallic pads. I tried the organics and they wore out in under a month.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Yeah, they seem to be working fine after a couple rides.
The glazed thing, that's what I meant. Wasn't sure if that could happen to sintered pads, that's why I asked.
Anyway, some rides to the trailhead instead of driving seems to have put them right.
Next.

[grskier]

Wait, you actually ride

[stuckathuntermtn]

lol, yes.