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
🏁 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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