Bit confused..

The exploded diagram for my SLX M675 brakes details 4 different types of pads so Im assuming the more recent finned type pads are compatible? Do the finned pads make any difference? seems like a bit of a marketing gimmic to me

Shimano SLX front disc brakes

are the “normal” pads just the non-finned XTR race pads?
Whats the difference between G01S and G03S pads?

A link or picture of the exploded diagram might help? finned pads apparently help to dissipate heat better but I’ve not personally noticed any difference, although I do use icetech rotors.

G01 are resin, G03 are sintered, both non-finned. F01 are resin and F03 are sintered, both with fins. Personally I would use the sintered non-finned because I ride wet flat places.

Oh and all brakes from XTR down to Deore use the same pad shape. However the backing material changes. There are steel, aluminium and ti versions of the non-finned. The ones on the SLX diagram that have an S on the end of them are steel. Cheaper but fractionally heavier, if that worries you!

does any one know of any where relatively cheap for the sintered shimano NON finned ones?

Oscillate Wildly – Member
does any one know of any where relatively cheap for the sintered shimano NON finned ones?

I use Disco Brakes or Uberbike (no fins Sintered) on my SLX M675 and had no problems at all

bigmick my experience is they dont last anywhere near as long as genuine shimanos for me in the peak district

but if i cant get them cheap enough ill buy some uberbike, although they are out of stock at the mo

Superstar Components

The exploded diagram if anyone is interested

thanks everyone, cleared a few things up! 🙂