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Avid Elixir 5 uses the small two-piece Elixir pad shape, not the larger Elixir Trail or Code shapes. Confirm the caliper marking and compare the old pad before ordering. These nine replacements are explicitly listed for Elixir 5 or the shared Elixir family; compound and supplied spring or hardware are called out only when the listing states them.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRAM Elixir Metallic Disc Brake Pads | $30–$35 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | SRAM 00.5315.035.010 Sintered Elixir Pad Set | $27–$35 | Amazon |
| 3 | SRAM Organic Steel Elixir Pad Set 00.5315.035.031 | $20–$30 | Amazon |
| 4 | SRAM Organic Aluminum Elixir Pad Kit | $25–$35 | Amazon |
| 5 | A2Z AZ-296s Sintered Pads | $17–$25 | Amazon |
| 6 | EBC CFA472R Red Organic Pads | $20–$35 | Amazon |
| 7 | Session Semi-Metallic Avid Elixir Compatible Pads | $10–$15 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Moto-Master 17200812 Organic Pad Shape 6 | $15–$25 | Amazon |
| 9 | Moto-Master 17200803 Sinter Pad Shape 6 | $15–$28 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
SRAM Elixir Metallic Disc Brake Pads
SRAM’s steel-backed sintered pair is listed as fitting Avid Elixir disc brakes exclusively.
- metallic sintered compound
- steel backing
- sold as one pair
- direct Elixir-exclusive fit statement
- REI price observed
- no spring contents stated on cited listing
SRAM 00.5315.035.010 Sintered Elixir Pad Set
Avid’s sintered Elixir set explicitly covers Elixir 5 from model year 2013 and VIA GT calipers.
- sintered metal compound
- Avid part 00.5315.035.010
- Elixir 5 from model year 2013 fitment
- specific factory part number
- defined Elixir 5 application
- verify model year before buying
SRAM Organic Steel Elixir Pad Set 00.5315.035.031
A SRAM organic, steel-backed version listed for Elixir 5 alongside DB, Level and related two-piece calipers.
- organic compound
- steel backing
- part number 00.5315.035.031
- specific factory part number
- Elixir 5 named in compatibility
- no pad spreader or bolt in some bulk variants
SRAM Organic Aluminum Elixir Pad Kit
An OEM organic/aluminum-backed option; the cited kit includes two pads, spreader spring, pad pin and clip.
- organic compound
- aluminum backing
- two pads, spring, pin and clip
- hardware contents stated
- all SRAM Elixir brakes named
- aluminum-backed version differs from steel-backed pad
A2Z AZ-296s Sintered Pads
A2Z’s sintered replacement is explicitly compatible with Avid Elixir 5, R and CR and includes a spring.
- sintered metallic compound
- spring included
- Elixir 5/R/CR compatibility
- specific cross-model fit
- spring listed
- EU retail listing
EBC CFA472R Red Organic Pads
EBC’s Red organic replacement is specifically named for Avid Elixir 5/R/CR disc brake systems.
- organic compound
- EBC CFA472R part number
- Elixir 5/R/CR compatibility
- specific EBC part number
- correct small Elixir family stated
- check included spring with retailer
Session Semi-Metallic Avid Elixir Compatible Pads
A semi-metallic Elixir-family option whose compatibility list specifically includes Elixir 5.
- semi-metallic compound
- Elixir 1/3/5/7 compatibility
- pair weight listed as 22 g
- Elixir 5 directly named
- third compound option
- confirm spring contents with seller
Moto-Master 17200812 Organic Pad Shape 6
Moto-Master identifies this organic part as pad shape 6 for Elixir 5, distinct from the shape 8 Trail pads.
- organic compound
- part 17200812
- Elixir 5 pad shape 6
- shape distinction prevents Trail mismatch
- specific part number
- hardware contents not stated
Moto-Master 17200803 Sinter Pad Shape 6
The sintered companion to the Moto-Master Elixir 5 shape-6 organic pad, rather than a Trail or Code pad.
- sintered compound
- part 17200803
- Elixir 5 pad shape 6
- specific correct pad shape
- sintered alternative
- hardware contents not stated
Buying tips
- Elixir Trail uses a different pad shape; do not substitute it for a standard two-piston Elixir 5 caliper.
- Compare the backing plate and spring arrangement to the removed pad before opening the package.
- Bed new pads and inspect rotor thickness according to the brake maker’s service instructions.
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