Shimano Type G Brake Pad Parts

Stop with confidence! If your brakes are starting to feel weak, it may be time to replace your pads.

Type G pads are non-finned brake pads to suit Shimano 2-piston brakes. The same pad shape is available in Type J which is the finned version of this pad.

Type G pads are available with a Steel backing plate (S), Aluminium backing plate (A) and Titanium backing plate (Ti).

The latest G05S-RX is said to have 50% better wear than the previous G03A and G03S models with improved modulation and even quieter operation. The previous G03A and G03S pads were a newer resin compound that had 40% longer wear resistance than the previous G02A and G02S pads. Soon, the pads will never wear out!

Sintered/Metallic:

• Pros
• Less fade at higher temperatures.
• Perform better in wet conditions.
• longer lasting.
• Better for heavier riders and heavy, sustained braking.
• Cons
• Less Initial bite
• Noisier

Resin/Organic:

• Pros
• Quiet.
• Better initial bite.
• Cons
• Tend to wear out faster
• Don’t perform as well in wet conditions.

Brake Compatibility:

• BR-M9000
• BR-M9020
• BR-M987
• BR-M985
• BR-M8100
• BR-M8000
• BR-M785
• BR-M7100
• BR-M675
• BR-M666
• BR-M615
• BR-M6000
• BR-M6100
• BR-M5100
• BR-S7000
• BR-S700
• BR-R785
  
• BR-R785
• BR-CX75
• BR-CX77
• BR-R515
• BR-R517
• BR-R315
• BR-R317

Pro Tip: Leave your old pads in place and use a large flat screwdriver or small spanner to gently push your pistons back in before you replace your pads. Don’t forget to bed-in your new pads before you go riding trails. Simply ride around with your brakes half on for about 5 minutes and pedal hard!