Description
Our Shimano Brake Pads – 4 Piston come in two awe inspiring compounds, Ceramic and Metallic. These are a direct replacement for Shimano’s brakes that use D, H or N type pads. Plus they also work with several TRP and Tektro Brakes. See the list below for a complete list of compatible brakes.
Ceramic Pads:
- Softer compound provides better initial bite than metallic.
- Quiet, no really, they are very quiet.
- Easy and quick to “bed in.”
- Less brake fade than resin pads.
- Not as strong in wet and sloppy conditions, but still provide great initial bite.
- May not last as long as metallic, but lasts way longer than resin.
Metallic Pads (aka Sintered):
- Harder compound lacks initial bite, but provides max stopping power under heavy load.
- Long lasting.
- Take a longer time to “bed in.”
- Can be noisy if it’s wet.
- Good heat transfer and better on long downhills.
- Good for cold weather, mud and wet conditions.
Need more help picking a compound? Read our guide in the tech library. Don’t be afraid to mix and match your pads either. I often run metallic up front and ceramic in the rear.
The Shimano Brake Pads – 4 Piston fit the following brakes: M9120, M8120, M7120, XTR M9120, XT M8120, SLX M7120, Saint M820, MT520, MT420. These are replacements for what Shimano calls their D, H or N type pads. TRP: DHR EVO, Quadiem, SL, SlateT4. Tektro: HD-E725, HD-M735, HD-M745, HD-M750