Garodisc slipper pads review

I recently purchased some Garodisc slipper pads from RCshox as an upgrade for my TLR 22T 2.0.  I’m generally unhappy with the performance of the stock slipper, so I decided to try these out.

Garodisc slipper pads are a direct replacement for the stock TLR pads.  The stock TLR pads tend to glaze fairly quickly and require you to really crank down the slipper spring.  Garodisc pads are made out of a composite fiberglass material called Garolite, and supposedly don’t glaze or really wear very much.

I tested it out for an afternoon and noticed that the pads engage more smoothly than the stock pads with less of an on/off feel.  They are definitely less grabby and will smoothly apply the power which makes the car easier to drive.  After several battery packs, I noticed no wear whatsoever, although there is a little bit of dust that will build up, so they are doing some wear.  Since they are less grabby, I had to tighten down the slipper nut a little more than normal, but nothing that would cause worry.

Overall I’m pretty happy with the pads and have a set ordered for the Associated slipper, the TLR, and the Avid Triad.  If you use a slipper on your car, these pads are highly recommended.  About the only thing I can say bad about them is that they don’t supply quite as much friction as stock pads, but the smoothness in power delivery make them worth it.

Rating:  9/10