SRAM Guide And Elixir Trail Disc Brake Pads – Aluminium – Resin – Organic

Genuine replacement pads for Sram/Avid trail brakes.

Give yourself the best stopping power! These genuine replacement pads are compatible with Guide, XO and Elixir Trail (4 piston) brakes. To decide between Resin/Organic vs Metallic/sintered, check out the pros and cons below.

Please note: These do not fit Guide RE’s – they run a Code Pad. See the link to this below.

Sintered/Metallic:

Pros:

• Less fade at higher temperatures.
• Perform better in wet conditions.
• Longer lasting.
• Better for heavier riders.

Cons:

• Don’t have as much initial bite as resin pads
• Louder

Resin/Organic:

Pros:

• Quiet.
• Better initial bite.

Cons:

• Tend to wear out faster.
• Don’t perform as well in wet conditions.