{"product_id":"plaquettes-metalliques-acier-sram-elixir-db-level-t-tl-force-red","title":"SRAM ELIXIR\/DB\/LEVEL\/T\/TL\/FORCE\/RED Steel Sintered Metal Brake Pads","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe original \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"34\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSRAM Sintered Metal\u003c\/b\u003e brake pads (metal\/sintered compound) on a steel backing plate are specially designed to deliver maximum braking performance in the most demanding conditions. Unlike organic pads, the metal compound excels when the weather turns bad, whether in heavy rain, mud or very dusty terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThese original manufacturer brake pads guarantee perfect compatibility and excellent heat management on long descents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThey are characterised by extremely powerful braking, significantly slower wear and flawless consistency, even when the brakes heat up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eWhat is the difference between these Metal pads and the Organic version?\u003c\/b\u003e It comes down to feel and weather conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003eMetal pads (this model):\u003c\/b\u003e They last longer, withstand heat better and brake hard in mud or rain. In return, they need a slight warm-up to reach their full potential and can be noisier in wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003eOrganic (resin) pads:\u003c\/b\u003e They provide immediate bite when cold and are very quiet, but wear out much more quickly in the rain or mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eHow do you properly bed in these metal pads?\u003c\/b\u003e Metal pads require meticulous bedding-in to avoid \"glazing\" the compound. On a flat, safe surface, get up to around 25 km\/h and brake firmly until you reach walking pace (without locking the wheels). Repeat the process around twenty times for the front and the rear. You will feel the braking power increase with each repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eMy brakes squeal in the rain — is that normal with sintered metal pads?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, this is a characteristic inherent to metal components. When wet or cold, metal pads tend to emit a squeal during the first few braking actions. This noise fades once the pads heat up and the water on the disc evaporates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57150884675964,"sku":"PBS_SRAM009133","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/3444\/9318\/files\/9968-00-d-16852.jpg?v=1783525835","url":"https:\/\/probikeshop.com\/en\/products\/sram-elixir-db-level-t-tl-force-red-steel-brake-pads","provider":"Probikeshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}