Avid Elixir R and Superster pads

The Northern Monkey
The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,136
edited August 2011 in MTB buying advice
Just wondering if superstar pads fit these brakes ok?

Searched for a few threads and found some people had difficulty fitting them?
Santa Cruz Butcher

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  • lloydy-gt
    lloydy-gt Posts: 33
    Ben, i've run both organic and sintered in mine no probs. Bear in mind organic will not last long down cwm carn in the wet, it's like grinding paste!
    GT AGGRESSOR XC2 2009
    BOARDMAN TEAM FS 2010
    http://www.halfwayupmtb.co.uk
  • ew77
    ew77 Posts: 57
    I have Elixir R SL's fitted with Superstar kevlar (red) pads front and back. Fitted into mine no problems.....
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,136
    brilliant thanks chaps... I remember it being something to do with the backing plate being too thick. Maybe it was the Juicys.
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Several people have had problems fitting SS's Juicy pads, including myself where we eventually tracked it to the indent on the back being in the wrong place amongst other basic dimensional errors.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • d3matt
    d3matt Posts: 510
    I'm using the SS sintered pads in my Avid Elixir R brakes and they are a perfect fit. Pads also last a very long time with very little difference in the performance of the originals.
    If you buy a set of four, they are very good value.
    Riding this Boardman Team FS 2010. Also trying my first blog.
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    I had no problems getting SS pads to fit my Juicy 7s, I never understood the fuss :wink:
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."

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