Brake Pad Compatibility Checker | Loam Goat

Find Your Brake Pads in 30 Seconds

Not sure which pads fit your brakes? Use this guide to find the exact match for your brake model.

How to Use This Guide

Step 1: Find your brake brand below
Step 2: Locate your specific brake model
Step 3: Note the pad size or code
Step 4: Shop the corresponding product

SRAM / Avid Brake Pads

Extra Large Pads (Maven)

Brake Models:

  • Maven Ultimate
  • Maven Silver
  • Maven Bronze

Product: SRAM Maven Disc Brake Pads

Large Pads (Code)

Brake Models:

  • Code Stealth Ultimate
  • Code Silver
  • Code Bronze
  • Code RSC
  • Code RS
  • Code R
  • DB8
  • Motive
  • G2 RE (uses Code caliper)
  • Guide RE (uses Code caliper)

Product: SRAM Code Disc Brake Pads

Important: G2 RE and Guide RE use Large (Code) pads, NOT medium pads

Medium Pads (G2 / Guide)

Brake Models:

  • G2 Ultimate
  • G2 RSC
  • G2 RS
  • G2 R
  • Guide Ultimate
  • Guide RSC
  • Guide RS
  • Guide R
  • Guide T
  • Level Stealth 4-Piston
  • Avid Trail

Product: SRAM Guide Disc Brake Pads

Small Pads (Level / Road)

Brake Models:

2-Piston Trail:

  • Level Stealth 2-Piston
  • Level Ultimate
  • Level TLM
  • Level TL
  • Level T

Road/Gravel:

  • RED AXS
  • Force AXS
  • Rival AXS
  • Apex

Older Models:

  • Elixir series

Product: SRAM Small Disc Brake Pads

Shimano Brake Pads

XTR / XT / SLX 4-Piston (L03A / L04C)

Brake Models:

  • XTR M9120 (4-piston)
  • XT M8120 (4-piston)
  • SLX M7120 (4-piston)

Pad Codes: L03A (resin), L04C (metal)

Product: Shimano 4-Piston Disc Brake Pads

Important: These use L03A/L04C, NOT H03A

Saint / Zee 4-Piston (H03A / H03C)

Brake Models:

  • Saint M820
  • Saint M810
  • Zee M640

Pad Codes: H03A (resin), H03C (metal)

Product: Shimano 4-Piston Disc Brake Pads

XTR / XT 2-Piston (G03A / G04S)

Brake Models:

  • XTR M9100 (2-piston)
  • XT M8100 (2-piston)

Pad Codes: G03A (resin), G04S (metal)

Product: Shimano G-Type 2-Piston Disc Brake Pads

Deore / SLX / MT Series (B01S / E01S / M05)

Brake Models:

Trail Brakes:

  • Deore M6100
  • Deore M4100
  • SLX M7100 (2-piston)
  • Alivio M4050

MT Series:

  • MT520
  • MT500
  • MT420
  • MT410
  • MT400
  • MT200

Pad Codes: B01S (resin), E01S (metal), M05 (older)

Product: Shimano B-Type Disc Brake Pads

Road / Gravel (K03S / K04S / K04Ti)

Brake Models:

Road:

  • Ultegra R8170
  • Ultegra R8070
  • 105 R7070
  • Tiagra 4770

Gravel:

  • GRX RX810
  • GRX RX400

Pad Codes: K03S (resin), K04S (metal), K04Ti (titanium-backed metal)

Product: Shimano K-Type Road Disc Brake Pads

Older Models (A01S / M06 / M06Ti)

Brake Models:

  • BR-M985
  • BR-M785
  • BR-M675
  • BR-M615
  • BR-CX75
  • Other older Shimano brakes (2015 and earlier)

Pad Codes: A01S (resin), M06 (metal), M06Ti (titanium-backed metal)

Product: Shimano A01S/M06 Disc Brake Pads

Hope Brake Pads

V4 Pad Shape (4-Piston Gravity)

Brake Models:

  • Tech 4 V4
  • Tech 3 V4
  • GR4
  • TR4

Product: Hope V4 Disc Brake Pads

E4 Pad Shape (4-Piston Trail/Enduro)

Brake Models:

  • Tech 4 E4
  • Tech 3 E4
  • Stealth Race Evo E4
  • RX4+ (gravel)
  • RX4-SH
  • Mono M4

Product: Hope E4 Disc Brake Pads

Note: RX4+ gravel brakes use E4 pad shape

X2 Pad Shape (2-Piston)

Brake Models:

  • Tech 3 X2
  • Tech 4 X2
  • XCR
  • RX2

Product: Hope X2 Disc Brake Pads

Magura Brake Pads

7.1 / 7.2 Pad Shape (4-Piston)

Brake Models:

  • MT7 (4-piston)
  • MT5 (4-piston)
  • MT Trail Sport (4-piston)

Product: Magura 7.1/7.2 Disc Brake Pads

8.1 / 8.2 Pad Shape (2-Piston)

Brake Models:

  • MT8 (2-piston)
  • MT4 (2-piston)
  • MT Trail Carbon (2-piston)
  • MT Sport

Product: Magura 8.1/8.2 Disc Brake Pads

Formula Brake Pads

Cura / R1 Pad Shape

Brake Models:

  • Cura 4
  • Cura 2
  • R1 Racing
  • R1R
  • RX
  • T1

Product: Formula Cura/R1 Disc Brake Pads

Mega / The One Pad Shape

Brake Models:

  • Mega
  • The One
  • RO
  • CR3

Product: Formula Mega/One Disc Brake Pads

Hayes Brake Pads

Dominion Pad Shape (4-Piston)

Brake Models:

  • Dominion A4
  • Dominion A2

Product: Hayes Dominion Disc Brake Pads

TRP / Tektro Brake Pads

Quadiem / Slate Pad Shape

Brake Models:

  • TRP Quadiem
  • TRP Slate T4
  • TRP DH-R Evo
  • Tektro Dorado (some models)

Product: TRP Quadiem Disc Brake Pads

HD-E / HD-M Pad Shape

Brake Models:

  • Tektro HD-E (e-bike specific)
  • Tektro HD-M745
  • Tektro HD-M735
  • TRP Spyre (mechanical)

Product: Tektro HD-E Disc Brake Pads

Still Can't Find Your Brake Model?

Common Issues:

Issue: My brake isn't listed above
Solution: Email us a photo of your brake caliper at help@loamgoat.com

Issue: I have mixed brake brands (e.g., Shimano lever, SRAM caliper)
Solution: Pad compatibility is determined by the CALIPER only, not the lever

Issue: My brake has numbers/codes but I don't know the model
Solution: Send us a photo - we can identify it

Issue: I'm not sure if I have 2-piston or 4-piston
Solution: Look at your caliper - count the pistons (circular discs) pushing the pads

How to Identify Your Brake Model

Method 1: Check Brake Lever

Most brake levers have the model printed on them:

  • Look on top of lever body
  • Check under the lever blade
  • Look on the reservoir cap

Method 2: Check Brake Caliper

Calipers usually have model numbers:

  • Look on the side of caliper body
  • Check the mounting area
  • Some have it on the bleed port

Method 3: Count Pistons

If you can see your pads:

  • 2 pistons = one piston on each side of rotor
  • 4 pistons = two pistons on each side of rotor

This helps narrow down which product you need.

Method 4: Measure Pad Size

If you have old pads:

  • Measure pad backing plate dimensions
  • Compare to our product listings
  • Match the shape

Method 5: Send Us a Photo

Can't figure it out? We're here to help:

  • Photo of brake lever (top view)
  • Photo of brake caliper (side view)
  • Photo of old pads if you have them

📧 Email: help@loamgoat.com

Common Brake Pad Questions

Q: Can I use different pad brands than my brake brand?

Yes. Aftermarket pads like ours are made to OEM specifications. A Shimano brake works fine with any brand of Shimano-compatible pads.

Q: Will these pads fit my older brake model from 2010?

Maybe. Brake compatibility hasn't changed much, but some older models use discontinued pad shapes. Send us your brake model and year, we'll confirm.

Q: I have Shimano brakes but different front/rear models. Do I need different pads?

Probably yes. For example, XT M8120 (4-piston) and XT M8100 (2-piston) use different pad codes. Check each brake separately in this guide.

Q: My brake says "XTR" but the model number doesn't match your list.

Shimano has made multiple generations of XTR. The model number (like M9100, M9120) tells us which generation. Check your brake caliper for the exact model number.

Q: Are these pads compatible with e-bikes?

All our pads work on e-bikes. For e-bike use, we recommend Gravity or sintered compound for longest life and best heat management.

Q: Do I need to buy separate pads for front and rear?

If your front and rear brakes are the same model, you can use the same pads. Our pads are sold in 2 sets of 2 pairs (enough for two wheels).You're good to roll..

Q: My brake uses different pad codes (resin vs metal). Which do I need?

That's the compound choice:

  • Resin/Organic = Trail or Gravity compound
  • Metal/Sintered = Sintered compound

Check our Compound Guide to choose the right one for your riding.

Replacement Schedule

When to replace brake pads:

✅ Less than 1mm compound remaining (measure from backing plate to pad surface)
✅ Squealing that won't go away after cleaning/bed-in
✅ Contamination (oil, grease) that can't be cleaned
✅ Uneven wear (pads worn at angle)
✅ Glazing (shiny, hard surface that won't sand off)

After You Order

What's included:

  • 2 sets of brake pads (enough for two wheels)
  • Spring/spacer (if applicable to your brake)
  • Installation is straightforward - see our Installation Guide

Don't forget:

  • Clean rotors with isopropyl alcohol before installing
  • Bed-in pads properly (critical for performance)
  • Replace pads when less than 1mm compound remains

Need Help?

Can't find your brake model?
📧 Email: help@loamgoat.com
📍 We're in North Vancouver, we know brakes

Tell us:

  • Your brake brand (Shimano, SRAM, Hope, etc.)
  • Model name if you know it (Code, XT, Tech 4, etc.)
  • Photo of brake lever and/or caliper

We'll identify your brake and recommend the right pads.

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