Brake Authority Burly BA4004B brake pads: accessible performance for your MTB braking. Designed for Shimano XT BR-M755 4-piston calipers, these semi-metallic sintered metal pads are aimed at XC, All Mountain and Enduro riders demanding exceptional longevity and rotor respect. Compatible with a wide range of Shimano, Grimeca, Hope, Sram and Trickstuff brakes, the BA4004B model embodies the Performance & Respect commitment of Brake Authority, a French brand founded by Fabien Barel, triple DH world champion.

Technical Summary

The BA4004B is a semi-sintered Burly pad, positioned as the reference for recreational and competitive XC-AM-Enduro use. Its NoNitech compound guarantees powerful, progressive and durable braking while preserving your rotors. Developed in partnership with a French manufacturer specializing in automotive, motorcycle and railway braking, this pad benefits from cutting-edge technology adapted to modern MTB. It stands out for its remarkable longevity, significantly reducing maintenance frequency.

Technical Highlights

• Exceptional longevity: The semi-metallic sintered Burly compound offers a service life far superior to organic pads, ideal for reducing your maintenance costs.
• Rotor respect: Non-aggressive formulation that preserves the integrity and service life of your brake rotors.
• Modulation and progressiveness: Modulable and linear braking allowing precise control in all circumstances, from smooth pedaling to hard braking.
• NoNitech technology: Nickel-free, lead-free, asbestos-free – compliant with the strictest European requirements and respectful of your health.
• Pre-bedded: Ready to brake from installation, without tedious bedding-in phase.
• Consistent performance: Efficiency maintained in dry weather as well as in rain, with increased resistance to glazing and heat buildup.

Extended Compatibility

BA4004B pads fit a wide range of brake calipers:

• Shimano: Deore XT BR-M755 (iconic 4-piston caliper)
• Grimeca: System 8, System 16
• Hope: Mono M4, Stealth Race E4, Tech 4 E4, Tech M4
• Sram: 9.0
• Trickstuff: Cleg DH, The Cleg 5

This versatility makes the BA4004B a smart choice for mountain bikers owning multiple bikes or evolving their setup through the seasons.

Brake Authority Environmental Commitment

Brake Authority, a subsidiary of South Shore Bicycles group, places environmental respect at the heart of its approach. The pads are manufactured in Europe (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified factories) to limit carbon footprint. The group dedicates 1% of its turnover to environmental preservation and offers a recycling program for your used pads. Packaging is 100% recyclable.

Brake Authority DNA

Created in 2008 by Fabien Barel in Cogolin (France), Brake Authority was born from a champion's desire to have pads worthy of his competitive ambitions. Dissatisfied with available products, Fabien partnered with a renowned French manufacturer (rail, automotive, motorcycle) to design sintered pads offering more power, progressiveness and consistency. Today, the brand offers over 150 references in 3 compounds (Burly, Aggressive, Aggressive Ceramic) to cover all needs, from XC to DH, from road bikes to e-bikes.

Usage Tips

• Installation: Check compatibility with your caliper. Thoroughly clean pistons and housing before mounting.
• Bedding-in: Although pre-bedded, perform a few progressive brakings over the first 100 meters to optimize material transfer.
• Maintenance: Regularly check pad thickness (minimum 0.5 mm). Clean rotors and pads with isopropyl alcohol in case of contamination.
• Replacement: Always replace pads in pairs (same wheel) to ensure balanced braking.

Why Choose Burly BA4004B?

If you're looking for versatile, durable and high-performing pads for your XC rides, All Mountain sessions or Enduro outings, the Burly BA4004B offers an excellent performance/longevity/price ratio. Their compatibility with the legendary XT BR-M755 (4-piston caliper appreciated for its power and modulation) and many other systems makes them a universal choice. European manufacturing, nickel-free technology, exemplary modulation: Brake Authority proves you can combine high-level performance and environmental responsibility.