Galfer Advanced brake pads for SRAM Level, DB and Avid Elixir

The Galfer Advanced brake pad FD427G1851 fits the 2-piston brakes of Avid Elixir, SRAM DB and SRAM Level as well as the two-piece flat-mount calipers of SRAM AXS on road bikes. The red Advanced compound G1851 is made for changing conditions: direct response, progressive braking power, plenty of reserves in wet and muddy conditions, and a very long service life.

Compatibility

According to Galfer, the pad shape FD427 fits these brakes:

• Avid: Elixir 1, 3, 5 and 7, XX and X0
• SRAM MTB: XX, X0, X7, X9, DB1, DB3, DB5 and DB9, Level, Level T and Level TL as well as Level TLM and Level Ultimate from model year 2020
• SRAM Road: Red AXS, Force AXS and Rival AXS with two-piece flat-mount caliper, Apex with two-piece caliper, All Road and HRD from model year 2020
• Trickstuff: C21, C22, Cleg 2 and Piccola
• Others: Braking Incas, Lewis LV2

Before purchasing, check the model and model year of your brake caliper or compare your old pad with the picture and dimensions on this page. For SRAM Level, Galfer also lists shape FD513, which is slightly lower (Galfer E-Bike for SRAM Level, T, TL, TLM and Ultimate). When in doubt, compare with your old pad. For the Red AXS monoblock caliper and SRAM HRD up to 2019, the shape FD469 fits (Galfer E-Bike for SRAM HRD up to 2019).

Galfer Advanced G1851: for wet and mud

Galfer gives the Advanced compound the top rating for performance in wet and mud, and for durability. In terms of braking power and fading resistance, it is on par with Performance and just below Pro.

• Organic semi-metallic, asbestos-free friction compound
• For trail, enduro and downhill in all weather conditions
• Red backing plate
• Dimensions according to Galfer: 29.8 × 33.4 mm

Which Galfer compound is right for you?

We offer the FD427 pad shape in five Galfer compounds. We have found Galfer Pro to work well for the front, and Galfer E-Bike for the rear.

• Performance (black): the durable all-rounder for trail and enduro
• Pro (green): the racing compound with the highest braking power; wears out faster
• E-Bike (purple): semi-metallic and ECE R90 certified, for E-MTBs and heavier riders
• Road (blue): for road bikes and gravel bikes

You can find more on the differences in our brake pad buying guide.

What's in the box

1 pair of pads for one caliper. For front and rear, order 2.

Disc due as well?

New 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:

• Shark: 6-bolt · Center Lock, one-piece, for enduro, downhill and e-MTB
• Shark EVO: 6-bolt · Center Lock, two-piece with aluminium carrier for even better cooling
• Wave Fixed 2.0 mm: 6-bolt · Center Lock, for e-MTBs, enduro and heavier riders
• Wave Fixed 1.8 mm: 6-bolt · Center Lock, the classic Wave in 1.8 mm, 160 to 203 mm
• Wave Floating V2: 6-bolt, two-piece with coloured pins, 180 and 203 mm

Compare all discs: Galfer brake discs. With 2.0 mm discs, check that your caliper has room for them.

Installation and replacement

• Always replace all pads of a brake caliper at the same time.
• Push the pistons straight back before inserting, preferably with a plastic lever – never use a screwdriver directly on the piston.
• Keep the disc and pads free of grease; Galfer Brake Cleaner is suitable for cleaning.
• SRAM specifies 3 mm for the pad and backing plate combined as the wear limit.

Frequently asked questions

Does the pad fit my SRAM Level?

For Level, Level T and Level TL as well as TLM and Ultimate from 2020, Galfer specifies this shape FD427, but also the shape FD513 for the same brakes. The two differ in height: 33.4 mm for FD427, 30.8 mm for FD513. Measure your old pad or send us a photo.

Does the pad fit SRAM AXS on a road bike?

Yes, for the two-piece flat-mount calipers of Red, Force and Rival AXS. The Red AXS monoblock caliper requires the shape FD469.

How do I bed in new pads?

On a flat, safe stretch: brake several times from medium speed down to walking pace, using each brake individually.

What is Galfer Advanced suitable for?

For anyone who often rides in the wet and mud and wants long pad life. For racing with maximum braking power, Galfer Pro is the one.

We ship Galfer brake pads from our Swiss warehouse. Unsure if the pad fits? Send us a photo of your brake caliper—we will tell you which pad is the right one.