The Complete Shimano Brake Pad Compatibility Guide (2025)
Confused about which Shimano brake pads fit? This guide covers every Shimano disc brake pad type.
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| Pad Image | Pad Type | Compatible Brakes | Pistons |
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D-Type / N-Type | XTR M9100/M9120, XT M8100/M8120, SLX M7100/M7120, Deore M6100/M6120, Saint M820, Zee M640 | 4-Piston |
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G-Type / J-Type | XTR M9000, XT M8000, SLX M7000, Deore M6000 | 2-Piston |
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B-Type / M0-Type | MT200, MT400, MT500, Deore M6100 2-piston | 2-Piston |
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K-Type / L-Type | GRX, Ultegra, 105, Dura-Ace road | 2-Piston Road |
💡 Running XTR, XT, SLX, or Deore?
We stock sintered and organic pads for all modern Shimano MTB brakes. 2 pairs included — enough for front and rear.
4-Piston Brakes: D-Type and N-Type
For XTR M9100/M9120, XT M8100/M8120, SLX M7100/M7120, Deore M6100/M6120, Saint M820, Zee M640.
Sintered vs Organic
Sintered: Wet conditions, e-bikes, long descents, aggressive riding.
Organic: Quiet braking, dry XC, rotors marked resin-only.
How to Identify Your Model
- Check caliper body for model number (e.g., BR-M8100)
- Count pistons: 2 or 4?
- Check old pad backing plate
FAQ
Mix compounds? Yes, many run sintered rear, organic front.
Void warranty? No.
Bed-in required? Yes, 20-30 gradual stops.
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