Avid created the top-loading Elixir Disc Brake Pads to pair specifically with its updated Elixir braking system for easy installation and removal along with increased stopping power compared to the Juicy 7 brakes. You get two options when choosing your Elixir Brake Pads: Organic or Metallic. The...

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This rectangular pad set, enough for one brake, works with all of the Juicy hydraulic brakes and the cable-operated BB7. Since you never want to ride metal on metal, it's always good to have two sets of pads around, so you don't need to hustle to find pads when you suddenly realize you need to...

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Finagle your mismatched brake rotors and post mounts into a coherent speed-regulating package with the Avid Post Mount Brake Adapters. Just find your rotor size and fork/frame interface, then pick the adapter kit that's right for your current setup. Easy peasy.

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The name says it all, and the Avid Shorty Ultimate Cyclocross Brake is just that. You can have lightweight, adjustability, and the sure stopping power of Avid brakes. The Ultimate Brake has more than a few details that we really appreciate. Firstly, they use standard road brake pads. As you may...

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Flat mount disc brakes are here to stay and if you're looking to keep the weight low and the stopping power high, have a look at the 105 BR-R7070 Flat Mount Disc Brake Caliper from Shimano. Since they are sleek and more compact than post mount versions, they're less exposed to the wind making...

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From building up a new road bike to replacing parts after a crash, the low-profile Shimano 105 BR-R7170 Flat Mount Disc Brake Caliper delivers exceptional braking performance without breaking the bank. Built from lightweight materials with increased pad clearance, this 2-piston hydraulic caliper...

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Rim brakes are great, but they have an unfortunate penchant for not working well when wet or when a squirrel runs right out in front of you, so we look to the Shimano RS785 Hydraulic Disc Brake Caliper for reliable, all-condition, fade-free stopping power. It teams up with Shimano's ST-RS685...

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Shimano's Ultegra R8000 continues to deliver virtually the identical performance of Dura Ace at a price the self-sponsoring racer can afford. With the Ultegra BR-R8070 Flat Mount Disc Brake Caliper, riders now have an Ultegra model hydraulic disc brake for the first time offering confident...

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Whether building up a new all-road rig or revising an existing build, the SRAM Force 1 Brake provides reliable and powerful speed control no matter the weather or terrain conditions. SRAM pairs their ergonomic lever design with a powerful master cylinder for better performance on cross courses...

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When SRAM's line of hydraulic disc road brakes hit the market, they shook things up, setting the new standard for what road brakes could do. SRAM, however saw some room for improvement. The brakes were torn all the way down, picked apart, and completely reconfigured for huge improvements in...

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