Galfer produces many different brake pad compounds for all types of riding styles. With over 60 years of friction material production, we have learned that one compound doesn’t always do the trick across the board. So, no matter if you are looking for an O.E.M. type replacement or a high performance race compound, we have you covered.

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Semi-Metallic / Organic Brake Pads

• Great feel and modulation
• Long-lasting and very little rotor wear
• Good in wet and/or dry conditions
• Over all a very versatile compound for almost every need

G1054

The 1054 compound is the workhorse of our brake pad family. It offers progressive feel and feedback and is GG rated which makes it a great overall brake pad. This compound is available for front and rear calipers. Use this compound if you commute to work, ride light trails or woods or “just need some good brake pads”. Applications range from street, ATV, dirt bike and cruisers. This compound is so versatile, many Karts use it as a race compound!

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Kevlar® Brake Pads

• Powerful, linear feel
• Great modulation and control
• Little rotor wear
• Excellent on dry conditions
• Overall a very predictable and fade-free compound

G1532

The green 1532 Kevlar® compound is our top organic pad. It offers strong initial bite, linear progression and fade-free performance. Our softest pad, it provides the least amount of wear to rotors. This pad handles all the heat you can throw at it, yet works great right out of the garage. A versatile pad that is ideal for road racing for lighter bikes, Sportbikes, MX, SX, and Enduro.

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HH Sintered Advanced Ceramic Brake Pads

• For moderately aggressive everyday and sport street riding
• Advanced ceramic composites ready to withstand higher temperatures than regular semi-metallic carbon brake pads
• HH friction rated compounds deliver excellent feel and modulation
• Capable of handling almost any type of riding you throw at them.

 

G1370/G1380

This compound is our 1375 compound on a diet. It has all the great features of the G1375 compound with the exception of the ceramic coated backing plate. Looking for that perfect brake pad to do those canyon runs? This is it! Very easy on the discs and great heat recovery. This compound is available for most applications.

 

G1375 Compound

Our 1375 compound is the result of many long days at the racetrack and on the brake dyno. Based on Advanced Ceramics, this compound is meant for the track. It offers very fast heat recovery for more consistent braking which, in turn, gives the rider more “feel”. This is the pad of choice for most aggressive street riders and racers at the top of club levels and AMA contenders. These pads are very easy on rotors since they do not have the same levels of metallics in them as many O.E.M. and after-market brands. The 1375 compound also features a ceramic-coated back plate, which helps to dissipate heat away from the brake pad and reduces the amount of heat transferred into the caliper pistons. This gives you a cooler running system that will be able to withstand more heating cycles and deliver consistent braking. Available for front calipers Supersport and Superbike applications (600cc – 1000cc)

 

G1300

Designed as an alternative to our 1003 compound, for pro-level riders who want more initial bite right up front, the sintered ceramic G1300 gives a VERY strong initial bite and then just keeps going. The bite is powerful without being too abrupt, then provides a very linear progression to add control and predictability to the mix. Same friction rating as the 1003 compound without the warm-up time. Use this pad for professional or top semi-pro road racing & super motard.

How do I brake in my brake pads?  Read here.