{"product_id":"galfer-bremsbelag-performance-sram-level-db-elixir","title":"Galfer Performance brake pads for SRAM Level, DB and Avid Elixir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGalfer Performance brake pad FD427G1053\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 black Performance compound G1053 is Galfer’s all-rounder for XC, trail, and enduro: high braking power, fade-resistant, and very durable, even in mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Galfer, the pad shape FD427 fits these brakes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elixir 1, 3, 5 and 7, XX and X0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM MTB:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Road:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrickstuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e C21, C22, Cleg 2 and Piccola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOthers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braking Incas, Lewis LV2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore 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 (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-e-bike-sram-level-fd513\" title=\"Galfer E-Bike for SRAM Level, T, TL, TLM and Ultimate\"\u003eGalfer E-Bike for SRAM Level, T, TL, TLM and Ultimate\u003c\/a\u003e). When in doubt, compare with your old pad. For the Red AXS monoblock caliper and SRAM HRD up to 2019, the shape FD469 fits (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-e-bike-sram-hrd-bis-2019\" title=\"Galfer E-Bike for SRAM HRD up to 2019\"\u003eGalfer E-Bike for SRAM HRD up to 2019\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGalfer Performance G1053: the all-rounder\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalfer gives the Performance compound top marks for durability and rates braking power, fade resistance, and performance in wet and muddy conditions as good. This compound was previously known as Standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic-semi-metallic, asbestos-free friction compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor XC, trail, and enduro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack backing plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions according to Galfer: 29.8 × 33.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Galfer compound is right for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe offer the FD427 pad shape in five Galfer compounds. We have found \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-pro-sram-level-db-elixir\" title=\"Galfer Pro\"\u003eGalfer Pro\u003c\/a\u003e to work well for the front, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-e-bike-sram-level-db-elixir\" title=\"Galfer E-Bike\"\u003eGalfer E-Bike\u003c\/a\u003e for the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-advanced-sram-level-db-elixir\" title=\"Advanced (red)\"\u003eAdvanced (red)\u003c\/a\u003e: plenty of reserves in wet and muddy conditions, very long durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-pro-sram-level-db-elixir\" title=\"Pro (green)\"\u003ePro (green)\u003c\/a\u003e: the racing compound with the highest braking power; wears out faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-e-bike-sram-level-db-elixir\" title=\"E-Bike (purple)\"\u003eE-Bike (purple)\u003c\/a\u003e: semi-metallic and ECE R90 certified, for E-MTBs and heavier riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-road-sram-level-db-elixir\" title=\"Road (blue)\"\u003eRoad (blue)\u003c\/a\u003e: for road bikes and gravel bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can find more on the differences in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege\" title=\"Brake pad buying guide\"\u003ebrake pad buying guide\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWave Floating V2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-wave-floating-v2-6-loch-2-0mm\" title=\"Galfer Wave Floating V2 6-bolt, 2.0 mm\"\u003e6-bolt\u003c\/a\u003e, two-piece with coloured pins, 180 and 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\u003cli\u003eAlways replace all pads of a brake caliper at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\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\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\u003cli\u003eSRAM specifies 3 mm for the pad and backing plate combined as the wear limit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the pad fit my SRAM Level?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the pad fit SRAM AXS on a road bike?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, for the two-piece flat-mount calipers of Red, Force and Rival AXS. The Red AXS monoblock caliper requires the shape FD469.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I bed in new pads?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a flat, safe stretch: brake several times from medium speed down to walking pace, using each brake individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Galfer Performance suitable for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor almost everything from XC to trail and enduro. If you often ride in wet conditions, take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-advanced-sram-level-db-elixir\" title=\"Galfer Advanced\"\u003eGalfer Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e. For e-MTBs, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-e-bike-sram-level-db-elixir\" title=\"Galfer E-Bike\"\u003eGalfer E-Bike\u003c\/a\u003e is a better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship 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 is the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galfer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59287146004854,"sku":"FD427G1053","price":11.4,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/8089\/9702\/files\/FD427G1053-0_af9855e8-a667-4e48-85c0-2efbec6ef810.jpg?v=1794171211","url":"https:\/\/www.mtb-raceshop.ch\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsbelag-performance-sram-level-db-elixir","provider":"MTB-Raceshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}