Description
Our Shimano Road Brake Pads come in two awe inspiring compounds, Ceramic and Metallic. These are a direct replacement for Shimano’s brakes that use K or L type pads. These are commonly found on Shimano’s road systems as well as XTR 9100 and flat mount XT. 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 help 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 Road Brake Pads fit the following brakes: M9100 XTR, M9110, XT Flat Mount M8110 (does not fit M8100, thanks a lot Shimano), R9170, R8070, R7070, BR-4770, BR-RS805, BR-RS505, BR-RS405, BR-RS305, BR-U5000, BR-RX810-F, BR-RX400, BR-R9270, BR-R9270, BR-R8170, RS-505, RS505, RS805. These are replacements for what Shimano calls their K or L type pads.