Carbone SL Brake Pads: Lightest Disc Pads Ever

🛑 How Light Are the Carbone SL Brake Pads?

When it comes to shaving grams off your setup, brake pads are rarely the first thing you think of — until now. The AMP Carbone SL Brake Pads are the lightest disc brake pads in the world.

  • Shimano version: only 8.8 grams per pair (including spring)
  • SRAM version: just 9.7 grams per pair

That's nearly 50% lighter than standard steel-backed pads. For weight-weenies and performance-driven riders, this is a game-changer.

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🧪 What Makes Them So Light?

The Carbone SL achieves its featherweight status thanks to an advanced carbon fibre–reinforced alloy backplate. This innovative material isn't just about weight:

  • Vibration-dampening for quieter braking
  • Corrosion-proof construction
  • Stiff, thermally insulated platform for consistent brake performance

 

🔥 How Do They Handle Heat?

The carbon composite backplate has a heat conductivity 38x lower than steel and 280x lower than aluminium. Translation?

  • Less heat transfer into the caliper
  • Cooler braking system under pressure
  • Better modulation on long descents

It acts as a thermal shield, helping your brake fluid stay cooler for longer — especially crucial for disc brakes on fast, hot descents.

🔇 Are They Quieter Than Traditional Pads?

Yes — and dramatically so.

Thanks to the carbon backplate, the Carbone SL pads absorb vibrations and eliminate the sharp “ping” or squeal common with metal-backed pads. Expect a smoother, quieter ride in dry and wet conditions.

⚙️ What Are They Made Of?

The friction compound is ceramic-based, optimized for:

  • Road and gravel cycling
  • High temperatures
  • Long lifespan

While they aren’t designed for aggressive MTB braking, they’re perfect for performance-focused road use.

🔧 Which Brake Systems Are Compatible?

The AMP Carbone SL Brake Pads come in Shimano and SRAM specific versions.

Shimano-Compatible Models

  • Dura-Ace R9170
  • Ultegra R8070
  • 105 R70XX
  • GRX RX810
  • RS805 / RS505 / RS405
  • XTR M9100 (Flat Mount)
  • TRP HYLEX FM
  • TRP T-910 FM

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SRAM-Compatible Models

  • SRAM Red eTap AXS HRD
  • SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD
  • SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD
  • SRAM Red / Force / Rival 22 HRD (post-2017)
  • SRAM S-700
  • SRAM Level Ultimate / TLM (Flat Mount for road/gravel)

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💰 Are Carbone SL Brake Pads worth it?

The Carbone SL pads are a premium investment — but one with tangible performance returns.

  • Weight savings
  • Heat control
  • Longevity
  • Silence

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🏁 Should You Use Them for MTB?

No — AMP recommends not using these pads for MTB or heavy, low-speed braking applications. If you're running big rotors and aggressive descents, a metal-backed pad is still your best bet.

🚴 Final Thoughts

If you’re optimizing your setup gram by gram — and want the quietest, coolest, and most advanced disc pad available — the AMP Carbone SL Brake Pads are it.

  • ✅ Compatible with most modern road disc brake systems
  • ✅ Weigh half as much as standard pads
  • ✅ Reduce brake noise and heat
  • ✅ Durable and race-proven

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