Replacement pads for Avid DB1, DB3 and DB5 hydraulic brakes from Taiwanese brake specialist Ashima, in two compounds so you can match the pad to how and where you ride.

Highlights

  • Fits Avid DB (1/3/5) hydraulic brakes
  • Organic compound: excellent cold bite, quiet and easy on rotors
  • Ceramic compound: excellent pad life and wet performance
  • Ashima part AD0708

Choosing a compound

Ashima rates its compounds like this:

CompoundCold biteDisc wearPad wearWetLong-term hotNoise
Organic (under 30% metal)ExcellentExcellentModerateModeratePoorExcellent
Ceramic (30–60% metal)Very goodGoodExcellentExcellentGoodModerate

Organic suits quiet, everyday riding where long descents aren't a big part of the ride. Ceramic lasts longer and holds up better in the wet and under sustained heat.

Compatibility & fit

Ashima lists AD0708 for Avid DB (1/3/5) hydraulic brakes. Compare with your existing pads before ordering. Our workshop fits pads and beds them in as a separate service.

Options

MaterialOrganic, Ceramic
Covered against manufacturing defects under Ashima's standard warranty terms. For warranty support, return the product to Tune Cycles and we'll manage the claim with KWT Imports, Ashima's Australian distributor.
  • Ashima AD0708 for Avid DB1, DB3 and DB5 hydraulic
  • Organic or ceramic compound
  • Organic: quiet with excellent cold bite
  • Ceramic: excellent pad life and wet performance
Ashima partAD0708
FitsAvid DB (1/3/5) hydraulic
CompoundsOrganic (OR), Ceramic (CE)
Organic metal contentUnder 30%
Ceramic metal content30–60%
SKU KWT-P-ASH-AD0708
Brand ASHIMA
Shipping Weight 0.0600kg
Shipping Width 0.160m
Shipping Height 0.060m
Shipping Length 0.220m