Organic brake pads use resin compound formulations that prioritize modulation and quiet operation over raw stopping power. The Campagnolo DB-410 pads deliver consistent braking feel across both wet and dry conditions, with heat management characteristics suited to road cycling demands. The organic compound manages temperature buildup during long descents while maintaining predictable lever feel, which matters when you're managing speed through technical sections or approaching corners at race pace.

Campagnolo designed the DB-410 as a universal pad for their hydraulic disc brake systems, using the same shape and compound across 11-speed, 12-speed, and 13-speed groupsets. The pads work with Ekar, Super Record, Record, Chorus, Potenza, and H11 disc brake calipers, eliminating the need to track different pad specifications for different groupset tiers. The aluminum backing plate provides structural rigidity while dissipating heat away from the friction material, contributing to the pad's thermal management capabilities during sustained braking.

The magnetic pad retraction system represents Campagnolo's alternative to traditional spring-based designs. Magnets integrated into the caliper body work with the phenolic resin pistons to pull the pads away from the rotor when you release brake lever pressure. This design eliminates the physical return spring that can contribute to drag, and the smooth magnetic retraction reduces the likelihood of rotor rub when the brakes are properly centered. The system requires the included spreader spring for installation and pad positioning.... Read More