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Shimano · Disc brake pad
A hard-wearing Shimano metal pad for older narrow-shape 2-piston callipers.
$29.99
PriceIn stock, ready to ship
If you're replacing pads in an older Shimano 2-piston brake and you want durability over quick, quiet bite, this is the right sort of option. The metal compound is the pick for harder use, wet weather and longer descents, with the correct narrow pad shape for a long list of older Shimano callipers.
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Price
$29.99
Pad compound
Metal
Radiator fin
Without fin
Pad shape
Narrow type
The Shimano BP-M06-MX is a metal disc brake pad for older Shimano 2-piston callipers that use the narrow pad shape. If your priority is pad life, reliable braking in messy conditions and better resistance to heat build-up on sustained braking, this is the stronger choice than a softer resin alternative.
In real use, metal pads are the go-to for riders who see wet trails, winter commuting, grit, mud or long descents. The trade-off is the one most riders already expect: they usually take longer to bed in, can be noisier than resin pads, and tend to feel a bit less smooth at the lever. What you get back is longer wear, solid braking when conditions turn poor, and more consistent performance when temperatures rise.
The big buying point here is fit. This pad is made for a specific group of older Shimano brakes including BR-M975, M775, M665, M595, R505, T665 and T605, among others. If you've got one of those calipers and want a like-for-like Shimano metal replacement without cooling fins, this is the safe, dependable pick.
Ideal for riders and commuters running compatible older Shimano 2-piston brakes who want long pad life and dependable braking in wet, gritty or hilly conditions.
Metal pad compound
Built for stronger wear resistance and dependable braking under harder use than a typical resin pad.
Narrow Shimano pad shape
Matches the correct narrow-profile fit used by a range of older Shimano 2-piston brake calipers.
2-piston caliper fit
Designed specifically for compatible Shimano 2-piston systems, so pad choice is simpler and fit is correct.
No radiator fin
A straightforward replacement option for riders who want the right Shimano fit without finned pad hardware.
Better suited to wet and gritty riding
Metal pads are widely chosen for mud, rain and abrasive conditions where softer pads wear faster.
Good heat tolerance
A solid option for sustained braking and longer descents where pad temperatures can climb.
1 pair per pack
You get one caliper set in the box for a direct brake-pad replacement.
[Review] Replace/install Shimano M06 metal disc break pads - Part 1 - pads general overview
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Shimano is a Japanese component brand founded in 1921 in Sakai, Osaka. The company began with bicycle component manufacturing and has grown into a global business focused on bicycle components, fishing tackle and rowing equipment, while keeping its headquarters in Sakai. In cycling, Shimano is best known for building complete component ecosystems that span road, mountain, gravel, commuting and e-bike use. Its range covers drivetrains, brakes, wheels, pedals, shoes and related parts, and the brand has had a long presence in Australia through a local business established in Sydney in 1992.
Shimano · Disc brake pad
A hard-wearing Shimano metal pad for older narrow-shape 2-piston callipers.
$29.99
In stockPad compound
Metal
Radiator fin
Without fin
Pad shape
Narrow type
Caliper fit
2-piston
If you're replacing pads in an older Shimano 2-piston brake and you want durability over quick, quiet bite, this is the right sort of option. The metal compound is the pick for harder use, wet weather and longer descents, with the correct narrow pad shape for a long list of older Shimano callipers.
The Shimano BP-M06-MX is a metal disc brake pad for older Shimano 2-piston callipers that use the narrow pad shape. If your priority is pad life, reliable braking in messy conditions and better resistance to heat build-up on sustained braking, this is the stronger choice than a softer resin alternative.
In real use, metal pads are the go-to for riders who see wet trails, winter commuting, grit, mud or long descents. The trade-off is the one most riders already expect: they usually take longer to bed in, can be noisier than resin pads, and tend to feel a bit less smooth at the lever. What you get back is longer wear, solid braking when conditions turn poor, and more consistent performance when temperatures rise.
The big buying point here is fit. This pad is made for a specific group of older Shimano brakes including BR-M975, M775, M665, M595, R505, T665 and T605, among others. If you've got one of those calipers and want a like-for-like Shimano metal replacement without cooling fins, this is the safe, dependable pick.
Ideal for riders and commuters running compatible older Shimano 2-piston brakes who want long pad life and dependable braking in wet, gritty or hilly conditions.
Metal pad compound
Built for stronger wear resistance and dependable braking under harder use than a typical resin pad.
Narrow Shimano pad shape
Matches the correct narrow-profile fit used by a range of older Shimano 2-piston brake calipers.
2-piston caliper fit
Designed specifically for compatible Shimano 2-piston systems, so pad choice is simpler and fit is correct.
No radiator fin
A straightforward replacement option for riders who want the right Shimano fit without finned pad hardware.
Better suited to wet and gritty riding
Metal pads are widely chosen for mud, rain and abrasive conditions where softer pads wear faster.
Good heat tolerance
A solid option for sustained braking and longer descents where pad temperatures can climb.
1 pair per pack
You get one caliper set in the box for a direct brake-pad replacement.
[Review] Replace/install Shimano M06 metal disc break pads - Part 1 - pads general overview
simplyPlugIn