MTB Disc Pad Compatibility between brands

[Cuppa Bru]

CWC are clearing out stock and there are some good deals on various XON disc pads.

Are the pads made in proprietary shapes so that they are not cross-compatible?

[Guest Omega Man]

CWC are clearing out stock and there are some good deals on various XON disc pads.

Are the pads made in proprietary shapes so that they are not cross-compatible?

Pretty much.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Yep. Even within the same brand, compatibility is not guaranteed.

[Cuppa Bru]

http://www.xonbikes.com/product_small.php?lang=2&id=7

 

Looks like they come in all shapes and sizes. Damn.

Don't have the bike with me to check the model number.

Guessing XT from 2008/9. Can one narrow it down from that?

[Cuppa Bru]

Found a cool source at Shimano. Trying to make sense of it now.

http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/tech_support/tech_tips.html

Specifically:

http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/tech_support/tech_tips.download.-Par50rparsys-0011-downloadFile.html/05)%20Disc%20Brake%20Pads.pdf

 

A-type through to G-Type through to others.

 

I'll wait until I get back to my bike before I order.

[Cuppa Bru]

CRC have good deals on disc brakes. Anyone need a new left hand front brake PM me to add to my order:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-lx-disc-brakes-dual-contol-m585/rp-prod7888

 

Shimano LX Disc Brakes Dual Contol M585 @ R352

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/rudig/ShimanoLXDiscBrakesDualContolM585_zpsa93d2e31.png

 

 

Going for value brake pads: Clarks Resin @ R80, Sintered @ R104

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/clarks-shimano-deore-m515-m525-tektro-disc-pads/rp-prod35412