I’ve been looking for some non-Shimano pads for my RS505 road calipers, and can’t find any at my usual sources (Uberbike, Discobrake, Gorilla pads).

Has anyone managed to buy any non-Shimano pads for these?

I think they are the same size pads as RS805 calipers.

Posted 3 years ago

When I emailed uberbike a little while back they said they were getting some but they were still ‘some months out’.

I think the new generation of mtb brakes take the same pad so with any luck that will giddy up the aftermarket.

Posted 3 years ago

Need some pads myself, but they are like gold dust, especially the finned “L” metal versions.

Merlin have the unfinned “K” versions (sintered) https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-k04s-disc-brake-pads-sintered-101342.html for ~£13

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Cycling-BRS805-Brake-Metal/dp/B017DF2XWM/ref=cts_sp_1_vtp £8 for resin unfinned

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Pills-br-rs805-505-Resin-REFRIG/dp/B016RETTQI/ref=cts_sp_1_vtp £18 resin finned

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-road-disc-brake-pads-alloy/ £19 resin or metal finned

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-road-disc-brake-pads-alloy-backed/rp-prod151619 £19 resin or metal finned, find another ~£62 for basket and use BC discount code

I can’t believe we still have to edit a post 3+ times for an edit to show up, this issue has been around for well over a month. :/

Posted 3 years ago

I can’t believe we still have to edit a post 3+ times for an edit to show up, this issue has been around for well over a month. :/

Hit refresh after about a minute of your update and the edit will appear – for some weird reason it takes ages to update properly.

Posted 3 years ago

The unfinned ones are £8 at SJS.

Posted 3 years ago

Rose is usually good for the L02A resin finned ones if you’re ordering enough stuff to make the postage worthwhile.

Posted 3 years ago

For those still interested in this, I’ve just noticed that Discobrakes are now listing RS505 / 805 pads.

Posted 3 years ago