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HARDHEADED RAM

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★★★★★

These are hands down the best brakes I've used! Super sticky, perfect for crits and road racing.

— Kyle Norris · Road
★★★★★

Canyon Spectral On e-bike, Dominion A4 Ceramic/Kevlar pads — last and are quiet. Carlos is a LEGEND.

— Sal Cortez · E-MTB
★★★★★

Blue DH Racing pads for Magura MT7 on my Cube Stereo Hybrid eMTB. Very pleased with their performance.

— Hector Salcedo · E-MTB
★★★★★

Amazing customer service and very fair prices. They make it easy to pick the right pads for my bikes.

— James Biddle · Trail
★★★★★

E-MTB brake pads a huge improvement over Shimano OEM. Great bite. No squealing. Easy to bed in.

— Mark Cavallaro · E-MTB
★★★★★

These are hands down the best brakes I've used! Super sticky, perfect for crits and road racing.

— Kyle Norris · Road
★★★★★

Canyon Spectral On e-bike, Dominion A4 Ceramic/Kevlar pads — last and are quiet. Carlos is a LEGEND.

— Sal Cortez · E-MTB
★★★★★

Blue DH Racing pads for Magura MT7 on my Cube Stereo Hybrid eMTB. Very pleased with their performance.

— Hector Salcedo · E-MTB
★★★★★

Amazing customer service and very fair prices. They make it easy to pick the right pads for my bikes.

— James Biddle · Trail
★★★★★

E-MTB brake pads a huge improvement over Shimano OEM. Great bite. No squealing. Easy to bed in.

— Mark Cavallaro · E-MTB
§ 02 — Compound matrix

Pick the right
compound.

Four compounds, one job: stop you. Each balances bite, modulation, noise, wear and wet performance differently. Compare them in 30 seconds.

CERAMIC
Series 01

Low-noise, cool-running resin-bonded pads. Quickest bed-in time and most rotor-friendly. Best for riders who prioritize silence and feel over sheer power.

  • → Bed-inFastest
  • → TempUp to 400°F
  • → Rotor wearMinimal
  • → NoiseSilent
  • → Best forUrban · XC · Dry
Shop ceramic pads →
Performance profile
Initial bite40%
Modulation90%
Heat resistance50%
Wet performance55%
Wear life65%
Quietness95%
↑ Trade-up
Silence · Feel · Rotor life
↓ Trade-off
Fade on long descents
RESIN
Series 02

The do-it-all compound. Stronger bite than ceramic, better heat tolerance, still usable in wet. The go-to pad for trail riders who want one pad for every ride.

  • → Bed-inFast
  • → TempUp to 600°F
  • → Rotor wearModerate
  • → NoiseLow
  • → Best forTrail · All-mountain
Shop resin pads →
Performance profile
Initial bite70%
Modulation80%
Heat resistance75%
Wet performance80%
Wear life75%
Quietness70%
↑ Trade-up
Versatility · Value
↓ Trade-off
Jack-of-all
SINTERED
Series 03

Full metallic, fused under pressure. Maximum heat capacity, longest wear life, unbeatable in wet, mud and ash. The DH and enduro pad of choice — loud but honest.

  • → Bed-inLonger (~50mi)
  • → TempUp to 860°F
  • → Rotor wearHigher
  • → NoiseAudible
  • → Best forDH · Enduro · Wet
Shop sintered pads →
Performance profile
Initial bite60%
Modulation65%
Heat resistance100%
Wet performance100%
Wear life100%
Quietness40%
↑ Trade-up
Heat · Wet · Longevity
↓ Trade-off
Noise · Rotor wear
CERAMIC + KEVLAR
Series 04

Our signature compound. Kevlar fibers absorb braking vibration for quiet operation, ceramic handles heat. The premium pick for riders who refuse to compromise.

  • → Bed-inMedium
  • → TempUp to 750°F
  • → Rotor wearLow
  • → NoiseUltra-low
  • → Best forEnduro · Premium
Shop ceramic + kevlar pads →
Performance profile
Initial bite85%
Modulation85%
Heat resistance90%
Wet performance85%
Wear life90%
Quietness95%
↑ Trade-up
Premium feel · Silent
↓ Trade-off
Price point

Featured pads.

PASSION FOR BIKING

The Hardheaded Ram Difference

Copper fiber instead of cheaper steel for better wear resistance and thermal conductivity. Ceramic fiber in all our pads for superior performance under high temperatures. Kevlar fiber absorbs the vibration that causes loud braking noise.

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Carlos helped me with a bulk inventory order. Very happy with the service. He's always eager to help. I've been buying from him for several years now. Small business. Great results.
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As good as it gets. Product, service, attitude, all excellent
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Romeo Sevilla
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I can finally do reliable endos on my avid bb7s. I upgraded from stock pads. These stop you in a hurry and the power is 100% improved. I've since upgraded all my bikes to HHR brake pads!
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Craig
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Quick fulfillment of order; correct pads. Thank you. ! !
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John-Mark Meulman
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Shipped promptly and easy to install. Happy to support local supplier. Can’t wait to try them on the trails.
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Phil Heid
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Great service! Looking forward to trying new pad compounds.
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Devin Dorius
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Switched to HHR blue race pads after a couple years of MTX gold pads that didn’t live up to their rep and price tag. The HHR pads blew my mind as soon as they bedded in. I couldn’t believe how much better they grabbed. I will be using them for the foreseeable future, and saving a good 45% over other pads that weren’t nearly as good. For reference, to prep my rotors for new pads, I wiped them with alcohol and a paper towel, sanded them briefly with 120 grit in radial lines across the braking surfaces, one more wipe-off with alcohol then normal bed-in braking (10+ stops from 15-20 mph down to walking speed).
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Casey Steinfath
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Great customer service and great product
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Jb Mac
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Simply outstanding customer service! These guys worked helped me with extreme quickness to exchange a part I had mis-ordered. But they also took the time to ask about the bike, riding habits, etc. to ensure I was getting the best/correct part for my needs. Very pleased and would highly recommend.
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Before you
hit the trail.

Six answers to the questions we get most about fit, compounds, shipping and bed-in.

How long do brake pads last?

Lifespan depends on compound, riding style and terrain. Ceramic and kevlar-reinforced pads typically last 1,500–2,500 miles on trail use. Sintered pads last longer (2,000–3,500 miles) but wear your rotor faster. Replace any pad when friction material is less than 1mm thick.

Quick answer: ceramic for dry/urban/XC with emphasis on silence and rotor life; sintered for DH, enduro, e-MTB, wet and muddy conditions with emphasis on heat capacity and durability. Our Ceramic + Kevlar blend splits the difference for premium trail riding.

We stock over 200 fitments across Shimano, SRAM, Magura, Hayes, Hope, Tektro, Promax, Avid and Formula. Use the brake pad advisor or filter by brand/model on the shop page. If you can’t find your fitment, message us — Carlos will check stock personally.

Free USPS First Class shipping (3-5 business days) on orders over $50 within the US. Priority Mail 2-3 days available for $6.99. International shipping is available at extra cost — contact us for a quote.

Accelerate to moderate speed on flat ground, brake firmly (without locking up) down to walking pace, release. Repeat 8-10 times, letting pads cool between runs. For sintered pads, expect 30-50 miles of total bed-in before full performance.

Squeal usually comes from glazing, contamination (oil on the rotor), or incomplete bed-in. Check our Complete Noise Elimination Guide for a step-by-step diagnosis. Our Kevlar-reinforced pads are specifically designed to minimize brake noise.

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Different disciplines require different pad characteristics

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Wet conditions affect pad performance significantly

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