Mountain Bike Brake Pad Compatibility Chart (2026)
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You know your brakes need new pads. But which ones fit? Every brake brand uses a different pad shape, and some brands have changed shapes across generations. It's confusing, and putting the wrong pad in your caliper is a problem you don't want.
This chart covers every major mountain bike, road, and gravel brake system you're likely to encounter in 2026. Find your brake brand and model below, and we'll point you to the exact pad shape you need. If your brake isn't listed, email us at hello@loamgoat.com with a photo of your caliper and we'll identify it.
Every Loam Goat pad set includes 2 pairs (4 individual pads), enough for both front and rear brakes.
| Brake Brand | Brake Model | Pad Shape | Loam Goat Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano | XT M8120, SLX M7120, Saint M820, Zee M640 | D-Type / N-Type (4-piston) | Shimano 4-piston pads |
| Shimano | Deore M6100, SLX M7100, XT M8100, GRX 2-piston | G-Type / J-Type (2-piston) | Shimano 2-piston pads |
| Shimano | Deore M615, Acera, Alivio, Altus, BR-MT200 | B-Type (older 2-piston) | Shimano B-Type pads |
| Shimano | 105 R7070, Ultegra R8070, Dura-Ace, GRX road, XTR M9100 | K-Type (road/XTR) | Shimano K-Type pads |
| Shimano | XTR M975, XT M765, Deore M535 (older) | A01S / M06 shape | Shimano A01S pads |
| SRAM | Code RSC, Code R, Code Stealth, Maven Ultimate/Silver/Bronze | SRAM Code shape (large) | SRAM Code/Maven pads |
| SRAM | Guide RE, RS, R, G2 RSC/RS/R, Avid Elixir Trail | SRAM Guide shape (medium) | SRAM Guide/G2 pads |
| SRAM | Level, Level T, Level TL, DB8 | SRAM Guide shape (medium) | SRAM Level pads |
| SRAM | Red AXS, Rival AXS, Force AXS, Apex AXS | SRAM small 2-piston | SRAM small pads |
| SRAM | Rival, Force, Red, Apex HRD (pre-AXS road) | SRAM road shape | SRAM road pads |
| SRAM/Avid | BB5, BB7, Promax mechanical | Avid BB5 shape | BB5/Promax pads |
| Hope | Tech 4 V4, Tech 3 V4, RX4+ | Hope V4 shape | Hope V4 pads |
| Hope | Tech 4 E4, Tech 3 E4 | Hope E4 shape | Hope E4 pads |
| Lewis | LHT, LHP+, LHP-S4, LHP-S6 | Hope V4 shape (cross-compatible) | Hope V4 pads |
| Lewis | LH4, AE | Hope E4 shape (cross-compatible) | Hope E4 pads |
| Lewis | AX, EB | Lewis EP-44 shape | Lewis EP-44 pads |
| Magura | MT5, MT7, MT Trail Sport (front) | Magura 4-piston shape | Magura 4-piston pads |
| Magura | MT2, MT4, MT6, MT8, MT Trail (rear) | Magura 2-piston shape | Magura 2-piston pads |
| Campagnolo | Chorus, Ekar | Magura 2-piston shape (cross-compatible) | Magura 2-piston pads |
| Formula | Cura 4 | Formula Cura 4 shape | Formula Cura 4 pads |
| Formula | Cura, Cura X, R1, RX, CR3, Mega | Formula Cura shape | Formula Cura pads |
| Hayes | Dominion A4 | Hayes Dominion shape | Hayes Dominion pads |
| Hayes | MX, Promax, Ares, GX-2 (mechanical) | Hayes MX shape | Hayes MX pads |
| Tektro | Dorado HD-E710 (e-bike) | Tektro Dorado shape | Tektro Dorado pads |
How to identify your brake pads
Not sure which brake you have? Here's how to figure it out in about 30 seconds.
Look at the brake caliper, that's the part bolted to your frame or fork, right around the rotor. The brand name and model number are usually printed, stamped, or engraved somewhere on the caliper body. Shimano tends to print it on the side. SRAM puts it on top. Hope and Magura stamp it clearly.
If you can't read it (paint worn off, mud caked on, life happens), pull out your existing pads and look at the shape. Compare it to photos on the Loam Goat product pages. Pad shapes are distinctive enough that a visual match is usually obvious.
Still stuck? Take a photo of the caliper and the old pads, then email hello@loamgoat.com. We'll match it for you. We do this multiple times a day and we're fast at it.
Cross-compatibility worth knowing
Some brakes from different brands use the same pad shape. This is useful to know because it means more compound options and easier sourcing.
- Lewis LHT / LHP+ use the same pad shape as Hope V4 brakes
- Lewis LH4 / AE use the same pad shape as Hope E4 brakes
- Campagnolo Chorus / Ekar use the same pad shape as Magura 2-piston brakes
- SRAM Maven (all tiers) uses the same pad shape as SRAM Code
- SRAM Level uses the same pad shape as SRAM Guide / G2
This isn't a coincidence in most cases. Lewis designed some of their calipers to accept Hope pad shapes deliberately. Campagnolo sources their brake system from Magura. And SRAM has kept pad shape consistency across related model families for years, which is one of the better things about SRAM's brake lineup.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which brake pads fit my bike?
Look at the brake caliper mounted on your frame or fork. The brand and model name is usually printed or stamped on it. Match that to the chart above. If you can't find it, take a photo and email us at hello@loamgoat.com. We do this all day.
Can I use pads from a different brand in my brakes?
You need the right pad SHAPE, not the right brand. Any pad that matches the physical shape of your caliper will work. A Loam Goat pad in a Shimano caliper works perfectly as long as it's the correct shape for that caliper. Brand compatibility is about shape, not electronics or software.
What does "2 pairs" mean?
One set from Loam Goat includes 2 pairs of pads (4 individual pads total). That's enough for both your front and rear brakes, assuming both use the same caliper model. If your front and rear brakes are different models (it happens), you'll need one set for each shape.
Bookmark this page. We update it as new brake models hit the market. And if you're ready to order, head to the Loam Goat brake pad collection to find pads for your specific brake. Every product page lists compatible brake models and available compounds.