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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?


 
Posted : 20/02/2014 11:37 pm
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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.


 
Posted : 21/02/2014 1:36 am
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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.


 
Posted : 21/02/2014 7:31 am
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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!


 
Posted : 21/02/2014 7:43 am
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does any one know of any where relatively cheap for the sintered shimano NON finned ones?


 
Posted : 21/02/2014 9:55 am
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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


 
Posted : 21/02/2014 10:18 am
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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


 
Posted : 21/02/2014 10:32 am
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Superstar Components


 
Posted : 21/02/2014 10:33 am
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[url= http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/EV/bikecomponents/BR/EV-BR-M675-R-3286_v1_m56577569830800233.pdf ]The exploded diagram if anyone is interested[/url]


 
Posted : 21/02/2014 11:00 am
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thanks everyone, cleared a few things up! ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 23/02/2014 9:33 pm