The Brake Authority BA4068R brake pads represent French braking excellence for road bikes equipped with latest generation Campagnolo disc brakes (H11, after 2021). Specifically developed for road use by a recognized specialist in high-performance braking for over 10 years, these 100% nickel-free sintered metal pads guarantee exceptional braking power, unmatched fade resistance and remarkable consistency in all weather conditions.

Technical and Performance Summary

The BA4068R pads are the result of extensive research conducted in collaboration with Tecmas and tested on the roads of southern France with onboard measurement devices (temperature sensors, test benches). The sintering process at 1200°C assembles at least 10 metallic and ceramic components (copper, bronze, iron, graphite, ceramics) on a steel backing plate with copper coating by electrolysis. This sophisticated technology offers optimal power even at high temperature, millimetric progressivity and immediate bite from first use, without requiring long bedding-in like organic pads.

Technical Highlights

• Perfect Campagnolo H11 compatibility: designed for DB-310 hydraulic calipers fitted on Ekar, Super Record, Record, Chorus and Potenza groupsets (after 2021)
• High-performance sintered metal: 100% nickel-free metal technology, sintered at 1200°C for exceptional thermal resistance up to over 200°C in sustained use
• Ceramic heat shield: optimized heat dissipation, guarantees braking consistency on long descents or repeated braking
• Bite and progressivity: excellent balance between lever pressure and braking power, immediate grip without glazing
• Very high fade resistance: stable performance even during intense demands (Alpine passes, sportives, competition use)
• Rotor protection: formulation specially designed to preserve the rotor surface, reducing its wear compared to aggressive organic compounds
• Low noise: ceramic and graphite components ensure silent braking, even in wet conditions
• Pre-oiled and ready to use: minimal bedding-in required, optimal performance from the first kilometers

French Manufacturing Technology

Brake Authority masters the high-temperature sintering process, a demanding technique that radically distinguishes metal pads from organic or resin compounds. Unlike organic pads baked between 200 and 300°C then glued to their backing plate (sensitive to glazing and thermal degradation), the BA4068R pads are sintered at 1200°C: the metal particles fuse under pressure, creating a porous "micro-cavity" structure that improves grip and heat dissipation. The steel backing plate receives a copper coating by electrolysis, guaranteeing a durable bond between compound and backing plate, without risk of detachment. This demanding manufacturing process, carried out in France, explains the superior performance and durability of these pads.

Recommended Use and Maintenance

• Versatile use: sport road, gravel, cyclo-cross, amateur and professional competition
• Conditions of use: excellent performance in dry or wet weather, mud, rain, snow — metal compounds maintain their bite where organics lose effectiveness
• Long descents: ideal for mountain rides thanks to their thermal resistance, no lever pumping even after kilometers of sustained braking
• Simplified bedding-in: perform 10 to 15 moderate then progressive brakings to stabilize the contact surface (procedure much shorter than for resin pads)
• Replacement: monitor compound thickness (1.5 mm limit according to Campagnolo standard), service life superior to organic pads in mixed conditions

Supplied Complete and Ready to Fit

Each BA4068R kit includes one pair of brake pads (front or rear), the retaining spring and the safety pin. Installation on Campagnolo DB-310 calipers is quick and intuitive thanks to the beveled design facilitating wheel insertion. Brake Authority guarantees rigorous quality control and controlled environmental impact (CO2 reduction, local manufacturing). For demanding cyclists seeking maximum safety, consistent braking power and unfailing reliability, the BA4068R pads stand out as the high-performance braking reference for Campagnolo.