MTX Brake Pads Gold Label HD SRAM Maven

The MTX Gold Label HD for SRAM® Maven is here. Gain control from this powerhouse brake system with performance brake pads

MTX Braking's Gold Label HD ceramic brake pads blend a perfect world between power output, heat-management and durability (and silence - these are very quiet too). Designed for those who push limits beyond the average trail rider, the Gold Label compound best suits eMTBs, enduro & DH riders and racers. Made with proprietary blends of Kevlar®, MTX CeraEVO® ceramic materials and other Japan-sourced additives and modifiers, MTX Braking are bringing the performance benefit of ceramic to the cycling industry.

Max-Power: This is our powerhouse brake pad formula made to squeeze all that is possible out of your brakes.
Stability: Incredible anti-fade characteristics at any point in a ride, and durability to last through all conditions.
Control: Power is nothing without the element of control; maximize your connection to the bike with outstanding sensitivity

What does the Gold Label HD brake pad do for the SRAM Maven brake?

The SRAM Maven is a brute-force brake system which can be enhanced & fine-tuned to your needs. The SRAM Maven is the most powerful MTB-specific brake on the market; that would be a hard statement to argue regardless of how subjective bike-related components can be. MTX Braking's testing found that the Maven really benefits from creating a divide or bias from front brake to rear brake. What they mean: they preferred a larger rotor up front with the Gold Label HD compound, and a smaller rear rotor with the Red Label compound. This kept from accidentally locking up the rear wheel and tossing the bulk of the braking power up front where (most) riders need it. Again this was best for low-traction conditions (loose gravel & rocks, dry hard dirt). The purpose of this explanation is to illustrate the power you have to fine-tune your brake system in order to suit your needs.

Benefits you will feel:

Strength: Without a doubt, the Gold Label will increase your power output and strengthen the initial hit
Control: Control & modulation = outstanding corner speed
Smooth power: Paired with the HS2 rotor, the feel at the lever is incredibly smooth and precise

Choose Gold Label for SRAM Maven if:

Longevity: The Maven will burn through brake pads fast, but you can get the best of both worlds with durability and feel
Don't like noise: Who does? These will be very quiet
Empower smaller rotors: The Maven allows for smaller rotors; the heat-management of Gold Label will further feed into that strategy