{"product_id":"galfer-bremsbelag-advanced-sram-guide-g2","title":"Galfer Advanced brake pads for SRAM Guide, G2, Avid Trail and Trickstuff C42","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGalfer Advanced brake pad FD459G1851\u003c\/strong\u003e fits the 4-piston SRAM Guide and G2 brakes, Avid X0, 7 and 9 Trail and SRAM Level Stealth 4 Piston, as well as the Trickstuff C42 and the Direttissima and Piccola HD from model year 2022 onwards. The red Advanced G1851 compound is designed for changing conditions: direct response, progressive braking power, plenty of reserves in wet and muddy conditions, and very long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Galfer, the pad shape FD459 is compatible with these brakes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvid:\u003c\/strong\u003e X0 Trail, 7 Trail and 9 Trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guide R, RS, RSC and Ultimate, G2 and Level Stealth 4 Piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrickstuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e C42 as well as Direttissima and Piccola HD from model year 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore purchasing, check the model and model year of your brake caliper or compare your old pad with the image and dimensions on this page. Not suitable for SRAM Code and Guide RE (shape FD455: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-advanced-sram-code-guide-re\" title=\"Galfer Advanced for SRAM Code and Guide RE\"\u003eGalfer Advanced for SRAM Code and Guide RE\u003c\/a\u003e) and SRAM Maven (shape FD575: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-advanced-sram-maven\" title=\"Galfer Advanced for SRAM Maven\"\u003eGalfer Advanced for SRAM Maven\u003c\/a\u003e). For Trickstuff Direttissima and Piccola HD up to model year 2021, the shape FD247 fits (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-performance-trickstuff-direttissima-hope-mono-m4\" title=\"Galfer Performance for Trickstuff Direttissima up to 2021, C41 and Hope Mono M4\"\u003eGalfer Performance for Trickstuff Direttissima up to 2021, C41 and Hope Mono M4\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGalfer Advanced G1851: for wet and mud\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalfer gives the Advanced compound the top rating for performance in wet and muddy conditions and for durability. In terms of braking power and fading resistance, it is on par with Performance and just below Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic-semimetallic, asbestos-free friction compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor Trail, Enduro and Downhill in any weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRed backing plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions according to Galfer: 37.1 × 24.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Galfer compound is right?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pad shape FD459 is available from us in four Galfer compounds. We have found \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-pro-sram-guide-g2\" title=\"Galfer Pro\"\u003eGalfer Pro\u003c\/a\u003e to be effective for the front and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-e-bike-sram-guide-g2\" title=\"Galfer E-Bike\"\u003eGalfer E-Bike\u003c\/a\u003e for the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-performance-sram-guide-g2\" title=\"Performance (black)\"\u003ePerformance (black)\u003c\/a\u003e: the durable all-rounder for Trail and Enduro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-pro-sram-guide-g2\" title=\"Pro (green)\"\u003ePro (green)\u003c\/a\u003e: the racing compound with the highest braking power, wears out faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-e-bike-sram-guide-g2\" title=\"E-Bike (purple)\"\u003eE-Bike (purple)\u003c\/a\u003e: semimetallic and tested according to ECE R90, for E-MTBs and heavy riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can find more on the differences in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege\" title=\"Brake pad buying guide\"\u003ebuying guide for brake pads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 pair of pads for one caliper. For front and rear, order 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisc due as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew pads only brake properly on a disc in good condition. Measure the disc when you change the pads: if it is below the minimum thickness, warped or deeply scored, it's best to replace it together with the pads. Matching Galfer discs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShark:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-shark-6-loch\" title=\"Galfer Shark 6-bolt\"\u003e6-bolt\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-shark-center-lock\" title=\"Galfer Shark Center Lock\"\u003eCenter Lock\u003c\/a\u003e, one-piece, for enduro, downhill and e-MTB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShark EVO:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-shark-evo-6-loch\" title=\"Galfer Shark EVO 6-bolt\"\u003e6-bolt\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-shark-evo-center-lock\" title=\"Galfer Shark EVO Center Lock\"\u003eCenter Lock\u003c\/a\u003e, two-piece with aluminium carrier for even better cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWave Fixed 2.0 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-wave-fixed-6-loch-2-0mm\" title=\"Galfer Wave Fixed 6-bolt, 2.0 mm\"\u003e6-bolt\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-wave-fixed-center-lock-2-0mm\" title=\"Galfer Wave Fixed Center Lock, 2.0 mm\"\u003eCenter Lock\u003c\/a\u003e, for e-MTBs, enduro and heavier riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWave Fixed 1.8 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-wave-fixed-6-loch-1-8mm\" title=\"Galfer Wave Fixed 6-bolt, 1.8 mm\"\u003e6-bolt\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-wave-fixed-center-lock-1-8mm\" title=\"Galfer Wave Fixed Center Lock, 1.8 mm\"\u003eCenter Lock\u003c\/a\u003e, the classic Wave in 1.8 mm, 160 to 203 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare all discs: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/galfer-bremsscheiben\" title=\"Galfer brake discs\"\u003eGalfer brake discs\u003c\/a\u003e. With 2.0 mm discs, check that your caliper has room for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlways change all pads of a brake caliper at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePush the pistons straight back before inserting, preferably with a plastic lever – never use a screwdriver directly on the piston.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the disc and pads free of grease; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-brake-cleaner-bike-500ml\" title=\"Galfer Brake Cleaner\"\u003eGalfer Brake Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e is suitable for cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSRAM states 3 mm for the pad and backing plate together as the wear limit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the pad fit my Trickstuff Direttissima?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, for the Direttissima from model year 2022, as well as the C42 and the Piccola HD from 2022. For older Direttissima and Piccola HD up to model year 2021, Galfer specifies the shape FD247.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the pad fit the SRAM Guide RE?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the Guide RE uses the larger FD455 pad shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I bed in new pads?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a flat, safe section: brake several times from medium speed to walking pace, using each brake individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Galfer Advanced suitable for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who often ride in wet and muddy conditions and want long service life. For races with maximum braking power, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-pro-sram-guide-g2\" title=\"Galfer Pro\"\u003eGalfer Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe deliver Galfer brake pads from our Swiss warehouse. Unsure if the pad fits? \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact\"\u003eSend us a photo of your brake caliper\u003c\/a\u003e – we will tell you which pad you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galfer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58816466911606,"sku":"FD459G1851","price":16.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/8089\/9702\/files\/FD459G1851-0.jpg?v=1791621400","url":"https:\/\/www.mtb-raceshop.ch\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-advanced-sram-guide-g2","provider":"MTB-Raceshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}