Avid Metal Sintered SRAM Disc Brake Pads - Code Guide RE

On a steep, loose descent after a rainstorm, sintered brake pads are what stand between you and a runaway situation. The Avid Metal Sintered pads for SRAM Code and Guide RE brakes are built specifically for riders who push their stopping systems hard — downhill runs, back-to-back laps at lift-access parks, or long mountain descents where heat and moisture accumulate over hours. The sintered metal compound bonds friction material under high pressure and heat, creating a pad that grips consistently whether the rotor is bone dry or coated in trail grime. Steel backing plates draw thermal energy away from the compound during sustained braking, helping maintain pad integrity through the kind of repeated hard stops that eat through organic compounds in a single session.

Installation is straightforward with included calibration hardware, and the pads are engineered to drop into SRAM Code (A2), Code R (A2/B1), Code RSC (A1), and Guide RE (A1) calipers without modification. Plan for a proper bed-in — 10 to 20 moderate stops from rolling speed will seat the compound evenly against the rotor surface and unlock the full braking profile. After bed-in, these pads reward riders with a consistent, progressive feel that holds up across seasons of hard use. Clean the rotors with isopropyl alcohol after bed-in and avoid contamination from chain lube or suspension fluid, which will compromise stopping power regardless of compound quality. For high-mileage riders or shops maintaining multiple bikes, buying in bulk quantity keeps costs in check while ensuring a quality sintered compound is always on hand.