SRAM Road Hydraulic Disc Brake Pads — Organic Compound
These are genuine SRAM organic disc brake pads for SRAM road hydraulic brake systems.
They’re designed for quiet operation, smooth modulation, and predictable stopping on road, gravel, and light mixed-surface bikes running SRAM HRD calipers.
Key Functional Details
- SRAM Pad Style 42
- Organic compound for smooth, quiet braking
- Steel backing plate
- Standard compound (non-metallic)
- Designed for SRAM road hydraulic disc brakes
- Includes pad set for one caliper
- SRAM part number: 00.5318.010.002
Compatibility & Technical Notes
- Compatible with SRAM Apex 1, CX1, Force 1, Force 22, Rival 1, Rival 22, Red 22
- Compatible with Red eTap HRD (11-speed)
- Compatible with Red AXS HRD (1st Gen one-piece caliper)
- Compatible with SRAM S700 and S900 HRD
- Also fits SRAM Level TLM and Level Ultimate calipers
- Pad Style ID: 42
- Organic compound only — NOT metallic or sintered
- Not compatible with SRAM flat-mount road calipers using different pad shapes (verify before ordering)
Service / Ownership Context
Organic pads provide quieter braking and better modulation than metallic pads, especially on road bikes. They wear faster in wet or gritty conditions and should be inspected regularly.
Fit & Use Signals
- Good Fit: Road, gravel, and CX riders using SRAM HRD brakes who want quiet braking and smooth lever feel.
- Not A Fit: Riders needing maximum wet-condition durability, downhill MTB use, or metallic pad performance.
These are SRAM road HRD organic pads — quiet, smooth, but not long-lasting in nasty conditions.
Biggest customer mistake is not checking pad shape. SRAM has multiple pad styles. This is Pad 42 only.
Organic pads feel great on road bikes but disappear fast if you ride muddy gravel or winter roads.
Riders love the silence and modulation. Complaints come from people expecting MTB pad durability.
Level TLM / Ultimate compatibility surprises people — same pad shape, lighter calipers.
Common service issues: glazing from overheating, contamination from chain lube, and riders waiting too long and damaging rotors.
Failure points: organic compound melts quicker on long descents. If rotors turn blue, pads are cooked.
Who this is really for: road and gravel riders who value quiet braking and lever feel.
Who should avoid: heavy riders on long mountain descents, winter commuters, or anyone riding constant wet grit.
Upgrade path: SRAM metallic pads for durability, or aftermarket semi-metallic if noise isn’t a concern.
Mechanic advice: bed these in properly, keep rotors clean, and check pad thickness often — SRAM road calipers don’t leave much room once pads get thin.