Description
Our Shimano Brake Pads come in two awe inspiring compounds, Ceramic and Metallic. These are a direct replacement for Shimano’s brakes that use F or G type pads. These are commonly found on Shimano’s 2 Piston MTB brakes and some older road 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.
These Shimano Brake Pads pads fit the following brakes: M9000, M9020, XTR M987, XTR M985, XT M8100, XT M8000, XT M785, SLX M7100, SLX M7000, SLX M675, SLX BR-M666, DEORE M6000, DEORE M615, ALFINE S7000, ALFINE S700, 105 RS785, ULTEGRA R785, ULTEGRA RS785, R517, CX77. These are replacements for what Shimano calls their F or G type pads.