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[Closed] Shimano M985 Pad Alternatives

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 huw
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Does any other manufacturer (Alligator, Disco, Clarks etc) make the new style Shimano XT pad? Can't seem to find alternatives, but may not be looking hard enough.

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Posted : 03/02/2012 10:21 am
 cp
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superstar - s5 pad.


 
Posted : 03/02/2012 10:21 am
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I've had some Superstar Kevlars in my M985s since April, still not worn out.


 
Posted : 03/02/2012 10:22 am
 awh
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Nukeproof, available on CRC.


 
Posted : 03/02/2012 10:24 am
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Yep another vote for superstar pads.


 
Posted : 03/02/2012 1:57 pm
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Disco pads do them, but they are right down the bottom of the shimano section. I know as i was looking at them last night.

Superstar pads seem ok these day by all accounts but having had one of theirs fall apart on me during a fast descent i've never been back since.

Disco pads have been great and the new XTR/XT ones they do (just one type) are £5 something each or £17 something for 4 sets. I shall be ordering some soon for my new XT brakes.

Shame i didn't check that the new brakes take different pads before i ordered them, was hoping that all my brakes would share the same shimano pads but i guess not.


 
Posted : 03/02/2012 2:04 pm
 huw
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Thanks all. I'll try the Disco pads for now as I've been using them before on my other XT brakes and they're pretty good.

I didn't realise the new XT brakes were different either, should have checked.


 
Posted : 03/02/2012 2:25 pm

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