Three compounds.
235 calipers.
Loam Goat is a small brake pad company on the North Shore. We sell disc brake pads for mountain, e-bike, gravel and road bikes in three compounds, and every set covers the front and rear brake. Founded and run by Ian Christie.
Shown: Shimano D-Type 4-piston shape. Backplate colour identifies the compound on every shape.
Compounds
Trail and Gravity are organic (resin-bonded) pads. Gravity carries more metal fibre than Trail. Sintered is metal fibre with no resin. The trade-offs are bed-in, noise, pad life, heat behaviour and rotor compatibility.
| Spec | Trail | Gravity | Sintered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Organic, resin-bonded | Organic, resin-bonded. 30% more metal fibre than Trail (semi-metallic) | Sintered metal, no resin |
| Ingredients | Kevlar, ceramic fibre, copper fibre, alloy fibre, graphite, resin | Kevlar, ceramic fibre, copper fibre, alloy fibre, graphite, resin. 30% more metal fibre than Trail | Copper, ceramic, graphite, metal fibre |
| Built for | Quiet from the first ride, modulation | Harder bite in the wet and longer life compared to Trail | Wet, gritty conditions and high mileage |
| Bed-in | Quick | Quick, similar to Trail | Longest of the three |
| Noise | Quietest | Quieter than Sintered | Loudest |
| Lever feel | Progressive, ramps up | Progressive, ramps up | Linear |
| Pad life | Shortest of the three | Longer than Trail | Longest |
| Heat | Insulates the system: heat stays in the rotor, not the caliper and fluid | Insulates the system, same as Trail | Conducts more heat into the caliper and fluid. Brake in bursts rather than dragging |
| Rotors | Works on all rotors | Works on all rotors | Not for resin-only rotors |
| Availability | 217 of 235 models | 227 of 235 models | 139 of 235 models |
Heat test: Trail finished at 102% and Gravity at 107% of their starting braking force. ISO 4210 test: Shimano XT caliper, 160 mm rotor, 60 seconds of continuous braking at 35 km/h.
Packs and pricing
| Pack | Contents | Canada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard set | 2 pairs (4 pads), front and rear. Most fitments | $69.99 CAD | $59.99 USD |
| Magura MT5 / MT7 | 4-piece pads, 8 pieces, front and rear | $79.99 CAD | $68.99 USD |
| Finned set | 2 pairs with fin plates. Shimano K-, G/J- and D/N-type shapes | $84.99 CAD | $72.99 USD |
| Finned refill | 2 pairs to fit Loam Goat fin plates you already own | $69.99 CAD | $59.99 USD |
Every set ships with a pad return spring, except the Magura MT series, which uses none. Prices are before tax. This sheet covers Loam Goat-branded pads only.
Fitment
16 pad shapes cover 235 caliper models from 24 brands. Use the finder below to match any of them.
Find Your Exact Brake Pads
Three quick steps to the right pad for your brakes.
What's your brake brand?
Look for the brand name printed on your brake caliper or lever.
Which model?
Check the caliper or lever for the model number.
Pick your compound
Not sure? Sintered for wet-season mileage, Gravity for bite, Trail for quiet.
Company and policies
- Company
- Loam Goat, North Vancouver, British Columbia
- Founder
- Ian Christie
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- loamgoat.com, direct to riders
- Ships to
- Canada, the United States and worldwide
- Canada
- Brake pads ship free by lettermail. All orders of $100 and over ship free by tracked express.
- United States
- USPS with tracking, duties and customs prepaid. Free on orders of $59 USD and up, $19.95 USD below that.
- Elsewhere
- Shipping calculated at checkout
- Order cutoff
- 12pm PT, Monday to Friday
- Guarantee
- 60-Day Guarantee. Install the pads, ride them, and return them for a full refund. Or keep them and we send a different compound; the replacement ships free in Canada.
- Reviews
- 4.9 / 5 average from customer reviews on loamgoat.com (Judge.me)
Media contact
Test sets, high-resolution product and riding photos, and fitment details for a specific bike are available on request.