{"title":"Sinter Brake Pads for Shimano","description":"\u003cp\u003eSinter disc brake pads for Shimano brakes. Match your caliper by Shimano pad shape — A\/M, B, D\/H, G\/L and K type — across XTR, XT, SLX, Deore, Saint and Zee calipers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shimano-xtr-xt-slx","title":"Sinter Model 004 Shimano G \/ L Type","description":"\u003cp\u003eShimano's G-type and L-type pad shapes are the two-piston counterpart to the four-piston D \/ H pads on the same shifter generations: XTR M9000 \/ M980, XT M8100 \/ M8000 \/ M780, SLX M7100 \/ M7000 \/ M670 \/ M660, Deore M6100 \/ M6000, and a handful of legacy variants. The Sinter Model 004 is the organic-compound replacement across the two-piston span. If your bike runs a current or recent Shimano MTB two-piston caliper, this is the pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caliper's worth of pads (2 pads, left and right) for the G-type or L-type Shimano pocket. The kit ships with the spring, pin, and bedding-in instructions. Order two kits if you're replacing front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG-type and L-type pad shapes, covering the Shimano two-piston MTB platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano XTR\u003c\/strong\u003e M9000 (BR-M9000, BR-M9020), M980 (BR-M987, BR-M985)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Deore XT\u003c\/strong\u003e M8100 (BR-M8100), M8000 (BR-M8000), M780 (BR-M785)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano SLX\u003c\/strong\u003e M7100 (BR-M7100), M7000 (BR-M7000), M670 (BR-M675), M660 (BR-M666)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Deore\u003c\/strong\u003e M6100 (BR-M6100), M6000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your Shimano two-piston MTB caliper is from the XTR M970 era forward through the current XTR M9100 generation (excluding the K-type-pocketed M9100\/M8100\/M7100 versions that take the Model 018), the Model 004 is the pad shape. The G-type is the most common version in current XTR and XT trail builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompound and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinter's organic ceramic-loaded compound is the right pairing for a two-piston Shimano caliper running XC, trail, or moderate-load MTB duty. The compound bites cleanly off the lever, modulates predictably across the lever travel, and runs quiet on dry rotors. Compared to the original-equipment Shimano resin pad, the Sinter compound holds its bite into a wider thermal range; the trail riders who climb hard and descend hard on the same loop will notice the difference late in a ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompound: organic (ceramic-loaded, resin-bound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacking plate: steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad shape: Shimano G-type \/ L-type (two-piston)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads per package: 2 (one caliper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes spring and pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pads (left and right), spring, pin, bedding-in instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSinter and Unior, both Slovenian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinter makes its friction materials in Ljubljana, on the southern edge of Slovenia's central plain. Unior has been forging hand tools in Zreče since 1919, and is the official technical partner of multiple World Tour and downhill teams. The two cities sit ninety kilometers apart on the Slovenian map, and both brands ship through Euro Toolworks in North America. The Model 004 is the highest-volume two-piston Shimano pad in the brake-pads collection because the G \/ L type pocket is in more current Shimano MTB calipers than any other shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro tip from our mechanics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G-type and L-type pads share the same external dimensions but differ slightly at the rear of the pad where the spring engages. Both fit the same calipers; Sinter ships the Model 004 with a spring sized to seat against either pad-shape pocket. If your old pad came out with a different spring profile than the one in the new kit, the replacement spring is the one to use; spring tension is what keeps the pad parked away from the rotor between hard braking inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad-selection grid that starts with your brake and ends at the right Sinter model is in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech-tips\/how-to-choose-sinter-brake-pads\"\u003eHow to choose Sinter brake pads →\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich brakes does the Sinter Model 004 pad fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the pad for Shimano XTR, XT, and SLX two-piston calipers of the G and L type. Shimano runs several pad shapes across its lineup, so the surest way to order right is to remove your current pad and match the backing-plate outline, the tab, and the retaining-pin hole, or read the model number stamped on the old pad. If your caliper is a four-piston unit, this is not the right shape. Unsure which one you have? Send a photo of the worn pad and we can confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these organic or sintered pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are organic, despite the Sinter brand name. Sinter only makes organic pads, not sintered-metal ones, and none of their compounds are semi-metallic. Compared with sintered pads, organic compounds run cooler at the caliper and give more lever feedback and modulation. One thing worth knowing: the Black s550 compound blends in ceramic particles for a soft, controlled bite and strong wear resistance, so the four colors aren't just cosmetic, each is a different organic recipe tuned for a different rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to bed in new pads before riding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Bedding in transfers a thin, even layer of pad material onto the rotor so you get full, consistent power and avoid noise. Find a safe stretch of road or trail, get up to a moderate speed, then brake firmly down to walking pace without fully locking the wheel. Repeat that around 20 to 30 times for each brake, letting the brakes cool between efforts and not dragging the lever. Power will keep building over the first few rides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fit new pads when the old ones are worn down?\u003c\/strong\u003e As the old pads wore, the caliper pistons crept outward to take up the gap, so there isn't enough room for fresh, full-thickness pads. Before fitting the new set, remove the old pads and gently push both pistons fully back into the caliper with a plastic tire lever or a dedicated piston-press tool, working evenly so neither side jams. Once the pistons are reset you can slide the new pads in, refit the spring and pin, then pump the lever a few times to bring the pistons back to the pads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinter","offers":[{"title":"Green s2032","offer_id":34378814324780,"sku":"73-004-063-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black s550","offer_id":34378814292012,"sku":"73-004-080-0","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue s530","offer_id":34560676888620,"sku":"73-004-034-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red s514","offer_id":34560772702252,"sku":"73-004-041-0","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/5786\/5260\/files\/004_2_GREEN.jpg?v=1683265388"},{"product_id":"shimano-saint-zee","title":"Sinter Model 003 Shimano D \/ H Type","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shimano D-type and H-type pad shapes (Sinter Model 003) live in the calipers that take the most thermal load in Shimano's MTB catalog: Saint, Zee, and the four-piston Deore XT M8020 \/ M8120, SLX M7120, Deore M6120, and the current Deore M5100 four-piston platforms. If your bike runs a four-piston Shimano caliper for downhill, enduro, or heavy e-MTB duty, this is the replacement pad. Sinter's organic compound earns its keep on these brakes because the rider is asking the brake for sustained heat dissipation, and the resin matrix's modulation is the difference between bite-and-fade and bite-and-control on a long descent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caliper's worth of pads (2 pads, left and right) for the D-type or H-type Shimano pocket. Bedding-in instructions are included; spring and pin are part of the pad assembly. Order two kits if you're replacing front and rear pads on the same service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD-type and H-type pad shape, covering the Shimano four-piston MTB platform plus several aftermarket calipers that licensed the same geometry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Deore XT\u003c\/strong\u003e M8100 series (BR-M8120), M8000 series (BR-M8020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano SLX\u003c\/strong\u003e M7100 series (BR-M7120)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Deore\u003c\/strong\u003e M6100 series (BR-M6120), M5100 series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Saint\u003c\/strong\u003e M820 (BR-M820), M810 (BR-M810)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Zee\u003c\/strong\u003e M640 (BR-M640)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano\u003c\/strong\u003e BR-MT520, BR-MT420\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano CUES\u003c\/strong\u003e U8000 (BR-U8020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTektro:\u003c\/strong\u003e HD-E725, HD-M735, HD-M745, HD-M750\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quadiem, SL Slate, T4, DH-R EVO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEL Advocate 4-Piston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your Shimano four-piston caliper is in this generational range, the Sinter Model 003 is the pad. The TRP DH-R EVO and Quadiem coverage extends the same pad shape into competitive DH builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompound and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinter's organic ceramic-loaded compound (kevlar, ceramic, clay minerals, and carbon bound in resin) is calibrated to the sustained-load profile that four-piston MTB calipers create. Where a two-piston caliper sees short, hard inputs, a four-piston caliper sees long, moderate-pressure dragging on technical descents. Organic compound modulates better for that pattern; sintered pads transfer more heat into the rotor and run noisier in the wet. Match the pad to the use case the brake was designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompound: organic (ceramic-loaded, resin-bound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacking plate: steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad shape: Shimano D-type \/ H-type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads per package: 2 (one caliper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pads (left and right), bedding-in instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Sinter's Ljubljana plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinter has been making friction materials in Ljubljana since 1969, and developed the first disc brake pads in the former Yugoslavia in 1972. The same plant supplies organic-compound pads at scale to motorcycle OEMs and to the bicycle aftermarket. Unior has been forging hand tools in Zreče since 1919, and is the official technical partner of multiple World Tour and downhill teams. Both run through Euro Toolworks in North America. The Model 003 lands in the four-piston MTB segment where the riders who put the most hours into descending demand the most from the friction matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro tip from our mechanics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-piston Shimano calipers reward a careful piston-spread step before pad install: pistons that retract unevenly produce uneven pad wear and the well-known Shimano “rubbing rear caliper” complaint within a hundred miles. Spread the pistons evenly with a flat-blade tool or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/piston-spreader-1750-2dp\"\u003episton-spreader\u003c\/a\u003e before sliding fresh Sinter pads in, and the brake bites cleanly from the first descent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the broader compound primer and fitment grid, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech-tips\/how-to-choose-sinter-brake-pads\"\u003eHow to choose Sinter brake pads →\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich brakes does the Sinter Model 003 pad fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for Shimano Saint and Zee four-piston gravity calipers (the D and H type), this pad fits the larger four-piston pocket rather than a two-piston caliper. Since Shimano uses different pad shapes across models, compare the backing plate, mounting tab, and pin hole of your worn pad with this one before ordering, or check the model number stamped on the old pad. That physical match is what counts, not the caliper name. If you are not sure, send us a clear photo of the old pad and we'll check it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these sintered metal pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Despite the brand name, Sinter only makes organic pads, not sintered-metal. Organic compounds run cooler at the caliper, give you more lever feel and modulation, stay quieter, and cause less rotor wear and vibration than sintered pads. They are not semi-metallic either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to bed in new pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. New organic pads need bedding in to transfer an even layer of compound onto the rotor and reach full power. Find a safe stretch of road or trail, bring the bike up to a moderate speed, and brake firmly to nearly a stop without locking the wheel, then repeat several times. Avoid hard stops or dragging the brake until they are bedded, or you can glaze the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy won't the new pads fit back in the caliper?\u003c\/strong\u003e As the old pads wore down, the pistons advanced outward to keep contact with the rotor, so there is no room for the thicker new pads. Before fitting the Model 003, push the pistons back into the caliper bores to spread them. Remove the old pads first, then use a plastic tire lever or a dedicated piston press to ease both pistons back evenly so the new pads and rotor slide in cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinter","offers":[{"title":"Green s2032","offer_id":34378814554156,"sku":"73-003-063-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black s550","offer_id":34378814521388,"sku":"73-003-080-0","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue s530","offer_id":34560675545132,"sku":"73-003-034-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red s514","offer_id":34740702314540,"sku":"73-003-041-0","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/5786\/5260\/files\/003_2_GREEN.jpg?v=1683265286"},{"product_id":"shimano-deore-alivio-acera","title":"Sinter Model 002 Shimano B Type","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf your bike runs an entry-level or mid-range Shimano hydraulic disc brake from the past fifteen years, the odds are very high that Sinter Model 002 is the pad. The Shimano B-type pad shape sits behind almost the whole Alivio \/ Acera \/ Deore \/ MT-series catalog plus a long list of Tektro and TRP calipers that licensed the same pad geometry. One Sinter model number replaces the original-equipment pad across a broad range of urban, trekking, and commuter bikes that came with hydraulic brakes from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caliper's worth of pads (2 pads, left and right) for the Shimano B-type shape. The kit ships with bedding-in instructions; the spring and pin are part of the pad assembly. If you're replacing both front and rear pads, order two kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB-type pad shape, covering the Shimano mid-range and a deep Tektro\/TRP compatibility list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Alivio\u003c\/strong\u003e BR-MT200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Deore\u003c\/strong\u003e BR-C601\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano MT series\u003c\/strong\u003e BR-MT400, BR-MT500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Trekking\u003c\/strong\u003e BR-T615, BR-T675\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano MTB legacy series\u003c\/strong\u003e BR-M355, M375, M395, M415, M416, M445, M446, M447, M465, M475, M485, M486, M495, M505, M506, M515, M525, M575\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTektro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auriga, Dorado, Draco, Gemini, HDC 300, Mota, Orion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hylex, Spyre, Dash Sport, HY\/RD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracket of bikes this covers is wide: hybrid commuters with BR-MT200, mid-2000s Deore M535 hardtails, 2020-vintage Cube and Kona builds with BR-MT500, and a long catalog of Trek\/Specialized\/Giant city bikes shipped with Tektro Auriga or TRP Spyre calipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompound and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sinter organic compound is a quiet pad that bites predictably off the lever and is kind to the rotor surface. For the entry-level and mid-range Shimano calipers that Model 002 covers, the original Shimano pad shipped from the factory was an organic resin compound too; the Sinter replacement is the same compound family with better modulation and a longer wet-weather working envelope than most of the OE pads that came stock on these brake systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompound: organic (ceramic-loaded, resin-bound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacking plate: steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad shape: Shimano B-type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads per package: 2 (one caliper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pads (left and right), bedding-in instructions. Spring and pin are part of the pad assembly on the B-type fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSinter, Ljubljana since 1969\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinter has been making friction materials in Ljubljana since 1969, and developed the first disc brake pads in the former Yugoslavia in 1972. Their bicycle line uses the same organic ceramic-loaded compound that the company supplies at scale to motorcycle OEMs like Aprilia and KTM. Unior has been forging hand tools in Zreče since 1919, and is the official technical partner of multiple World Tour and downhill teams. Euro Toolworks is the importer behind both brands in North America. The Model 002 is the high-volume pad in this catalog, the one that does the most servicing work because the Shimano B-type pocket is in more bikes than any other current Shimano pad shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro tip from our mechanics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA B-type pad swap is usually the easiest hydraulic-brake service on the bench: pop the cotter pin, pull the old pads, slide the new pads in, replace the pin. The friction-side considerations (compound choice, fitment confirmation, rotor surface condition) are the part that determines whether the rebuilt brake stops cleanly or feels under-bedded for the first month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich compound suits your riding and which Sinter model fits your brake is covered in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech-tips\/how-to-choose-sinter-brake-pads\"\u003eHow to choose Sinter brake pads →\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich brakes does the Sinter Model 002 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This pad suits Shimano Deore, Alivio, and Acera calipers of the B type. Fitment is driven by the pad shape rather than the model name, so the reliable move is to pull your current pads and match the backing-plate outline, the tab, and the retaining-pin hole, or read the model code stamped on the old pad. Shimano has used several distinct pad profiles over the years, so this step matters. If you have any doubt, send a photo of your worn pad and we'll confirm the correct shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are called Sinter but the listing says organic. Which is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are organic. Despite the name, Sinter only makes organic brake pads, not sintered-metal. Compared with a sintered-metal pad, an organic compound runs cooler at the caliper, is much quieter, gives you more lever feedback and control, and is gentler on the rotor with less wear and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to reset the caliper before fitting new pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. As the old pads wore down, the caliper pistons advanced to take up the gap, so a fresh, thicker set will not slide in over the rotor. Before fitting Model 002, push the pistons back into the caliper to spread them fully, then drop the new pads in and reinstall the retaining pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I bed in the new pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e After fitting, bed them in before any hard riding. Accelerate to a moderate speed on flat ground and brake firmly to nearly a stop without locking the wheel, then repeat that ten to twenty times. This transfers an even layer of pad material onto the rotor, which is what gives you full bite and quiet braking. Bedding-in instructions are included in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinter","offers":[{"title":"Green s2032","offer_id":34378814652460,"sku":"73-002-063-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black s550","offer_id":34378814619692,"sku":"73-002-080-0","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue s530","offer_id":34560672890924,"sku":"73-002-034-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red s514","offer_id":34560775061548,"sku":"73-002-041-0","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/5786\/5260\/files\/002_2_GREEN.jpg?v=1683265194"},{"product_id":"sinter-model-001","title":"Sinter Model 001 Shimano A \/ M Type","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Shimano A-type pad shape covers a wider span of Shimano calipers than most riders realize, and Sinter's Model 001 is the organic-compound replacement that fits the whole span. If you're running an XTR M970, an XTR M960, an XT M770, an SLX M660, or any of the older Deore, Alfine, Saint M800, or HONE M600 calipers, this is the pad shape Shimano cut into the back of the caliper body. One Sinter model number; a long compatibility list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caliper's worth of pads (2 pads, left and right), plus the spring and pin that hold them in place on a Shimano caliper, and Sinter's bedding-in instructions. Sized for a single caliper swap; order two if you're servicing front and rear together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA-type pad shape, covering this Shimano range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXTR\u003c\/strong\u003e M970, M960, M950 series (BR-M975, BR-M966, BR-M965)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeore XT\u003c\/strong\u003e M770 (BR-M775), M760 (BR-M765)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSLX\u003c\/strong\u003e M660 (BR-M665)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeore\u003c\/strong\u003e M595 (BR-M595), M530 (BR-M535)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeore LX\u003c\/strong\u003e M580 (BR-M585), T660 trekking (BR-T665)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlfine\u003c\/strong\u003e S500 (BR-S501, BR-S500)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaint\u003c\/strong\u003e M800 (BR-M800)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHone\u003c\/strong\u003e M600 (BR-M601)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Shimano legacy calipers: BR-M596, BR-M545, BR-R505, BR-T605, BR-M776\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your Shimano caliper has the A-type pocket and isn't on this list, Sinter's fitment tables are exhaustive at the series-and-generation level for the brakes they support; check yours against the table before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompound and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinter only makes organic brake pads, and the Model 001 is the organic-compound replacement for this Shimano shape. The friction matrix is kevlar, ceramic, clay minerals, and carbon bound in resin, which translates into a pad that bites cleanly off the lever, modulates softly under heavy braking, and runs quiet in dry weather. For the legacy Shimano XTR \/ XT \/ SLX MTB calipers this pad covers, that organic-compound feel is what most original-equipment Shimano pads delivered when the brake was new; the Sinter pad brings that feel back at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompound: organic (ceramic-loaded, resin-bound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacking plate: steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad shape: Shimano A-type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads per package: 2 (one caliper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes spring and pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pads (left and right), Shimano-compatible spring, pin, bedding-in instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSlovenian friction materials, distributed by Euro Toolworks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinter has been making friction materials in Ljubljana since 1969, and developed the first disc brake pads in the former Yugoslavia in 1972. Unior has been forging hand tools in Zreče since 1919, and is the official technical partner of multiple World Tour and downhill teams. Distribution through Euro Toolworks is the same path that brings Unior's bench tools and Bleedkit's hydraulic kits to the North American market; the Model 001 is the long-tail Shimano A-type pad in that Slovenian-tools catalog, the one that earns a place on the shop wall for the legacy-brake customer base that almost everyone forgets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro tip from our mechanics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA-type pads cover a long generational span on the Shimano side, and the pad shape outlasts most of the brake systems it ships with. If you're keeping a 10- or 15-year-old XTR M970 or XT M775 alive, the Sinter Model 001 is what closes the loop, but the brake-side wisdom (rotor thickness, bleed condition, caliper alignment) is what determines whether new pads fix the problem or paper over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compound choice, the fitment matrix, and where Sinter Elite earns its premium are laid out in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech-tips\/how-to-choose-sinter-brake-pads\"\u003eHow to choose Sinter brake pads →\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich brakes does the Sinter Model 001 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the Model 001 pad for older Shimano calipers of the A and M type, covering the XTR, Deore, SLX, and LX era. Because these older systems used a few different pad shapes, the safest approach is to remove a worn pad and compare its backing plate, tab, and pin hole to this one, or read any model number stamped on the back. Going by the caliper name alone can lead you wrong on bikes of this vintage. If you are not certain, send us a photo of the old pad and we'll help you confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these sintered metal pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Despite the brand name, Sinter only makes organic brake pads, so the Model 001 is an organic-compound pad, not a sintered-metal one and not semi-metallic. Compared with sintered pads, organic compounds run cooler at the caliper, give you more lever feel and modulation, stay quieter, and put less wear and vibration into your rotor. That softer, more controlled feel is usually what the original Shimano pads delivered when these brakes were new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to bed in the new pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, and it only takes a few minutes. After fitting, ride up to a moderate speed on flat ground and brake firmly to a near stop ten to twenty times without locking the wheel or dragging the brake, letting the pads cool slightly between efforts. This transfers an even layer of pad material onto the rotor and brings the pads up to full power. Skipping it leaves the brakes feeling weak and prone to noise until they wear in on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy won't the new pads fit back into the caliper?\u003c\/strong\u003e As the old pads wore down, the caliper pistons crept outward to keep them against the rotor, so a fresh, full-thickness pad no longer has room. Before fitting the Model 001, push the pistons back into the caliper body. Remove the old pads first, then gently and evenly spread both pistons back with a plastic tire lever or a dedicated piston press, taking care not to scratch them. Once they are fully reset, the new pads and the spring and pin drop back in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinter","offers":[{"title":"Green s2032","offer_id":34378821107756,"sku":"73-001-063-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black s550","offer_id":34378821074988,"sku":"73-001-080-0","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue s530","offer_id":34560669286444,"sku":"73-001-034-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red s514","offer_id":34560774733868,"sku":"73-001-041-0","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/5786\/5260\/files\/001_2_GREEN.jpg?v=1683189752"},{"product_id":"sinter-model-018","title":"Sinter Model 018 Shimano K Type","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shimano K-type pad shape is the busiest pocket in the modern Shimano catalog. It covers Dura-Ace R9270, Ultegra R8170, 105 R7170, Tiagra 4770, Metrea U5000, and the current GRX gravel hydraulic platforms on the road side, plus XTR M9100, XT M8100, and SLX two-piston Trail variants on the MTB side. One pad shape; one Sinter model number; the largest single span of current Shimano hydraulic brakes. If your bike was built in the last five or six years and runs a Shimano hydraulic brake, the Model 018 is very probably the pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caliper's worth of pads (2 pads, left and right) for the Shimano K-type pocket. The kit ships with the spring, pin, and bedding-in instructions. Order two kits if you're replacing front and rear together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eK-type pad shape, covering the current generation of Shimano road and MTB hydraulic brakes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad \/ Gravel \/ Adventure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDura-Ace\u003c\/strong\u003e R9150 series (BR-R9270)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltegra\u003c\/strong\u003e R8050 series (BR-R8170)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e105\u003c\/strong\u003e R7100 Di2 series (BR-R7170)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e105\u003c\/strong\u003e R7000 series (BR-R7070-F, BR-R7070-R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiagra\u003c\/strong\u003e 4700 series (BR-4770-F, BR-4770-R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetrea\u003c\/strong\u003e U5000 series (BR-U5000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGRX\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-speed (BR-RX810-F, BR-RX810-R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand other current Shimano road and gravel hydraulic calipers using the K-type pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTB:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXTR\u003c\/strong\u003e M9100 series (BR-M9100, BR-M9110)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeore XT\u003c\/strong\u003e M8100 series (BR-M8110)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same pad replaces the front and rear caliper pad on flat-mount road calipers; same pocket on Dura-Ace R9270 and 105 R7170, just different bracket geometry on the caliper itself. If your shifter or caliper is the current generation Shimano hydraulic, the Model 018 is the right pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompound and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinter's organic ceramic-loaded compound is what the K-type pocket expects: predictable lever feel, quiet running on dry rotors, and a wider wet-weather working envelope than the original-equipment Shimano resin pad. Road riders on Dura-Ace or Ultegra hydraulic will notice the modulation specifically; the friction matrix is calibrated for the short hard-input pattern that road braking creates. MTB riders running XTR or XT two-piston for trail and XC will get the same compound benefit in a higher cumulative-heat use case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor riders who want the same K-type fitment in a higher-spec build, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinter-elite\"\u003eSinter Elite\u003c\/a\u003e is the titanium-backed, modulation-tuned variant of this exact pad shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompound: organic (ceramic-loaded, resin-bound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacking plate: steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad shape: Shimano K-type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads per package: 2 (one caliper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes spring and pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pads (left and right), spring, pin, bedding-in instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLjubljana organic compound, distributed by Euro Toolworks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinter has been making friction materials in Ljubljana since 1969, and developed the first disc brake pads in the former Yugoslavia in 1972. The plant supplies organic-compound pads at scale to motorcycle OEMs alongside the bicycle aftermarket. Unior has been forging hand tools in Zreče since 1919, and is the official technical partner of multiple World Tour and downhill teams. Euro Toolworks is the importer behind both brands in North America. The Model 018 is the pad that the current generation of those teams' road and MTB programs would order if their service course needed to replace a Dura-Ace R9270 or XTR M9100 pad; the K-type pocket is in more current Shimano hydraulic brakes than any other shape, and that's why the Model 018 is the highest-volume single SKU in the Sinter catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro tip from our mechanics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eK-type pads have a longer total lifespan than the older Shimano resin pads they replaced. The friction-matrix design holds more usable material before the backing plate becomes the wear point. Use a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rotor-wear-indicator\"\u003erotor wear indicator\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm the rotor is still within its service limit before installing fresh pads; a worn rotor will eat new pads at a much faster rate than it ate the OE Shimano set, and pad-on-worn-rotor is the most common cause of unexpected pad-life complaints on Sinter installs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad-selection grid that starts with your brake and ends at the right Sinter model is in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech-tips\/how-to-choose-sinter-brake-pads\"\u003eHow to choose Sinter brake pads →\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Shimano brakes does the Model 018 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Model 018 pad fits Shimano four-piston calipers of the K type, such as XT, SLX, and Zee four-piston units. Because Shimano two-piston and four-piston calipers take different shapes, this is for the four-piston version, not a two-piston caliper. Pull a worn pad and match the backing-plate outline, the tab, and the pin hole to confirm, or read the model number stamped on the old pad. If you have any doubt about which pocket your caliper uses, send a photo of the old pad and we'll check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these sintered or organic pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are organic, despite the Sinter brand name. Sinter only makes organic pads, not sintered-metal ones. Compared to sintered pads, organic compounds run cooler at the caliper, give more lever feedback and modulation, stay quieter, and cause less rotor wear and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I reset the caliper pistons so the new pads fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e As the old pads wore down, the pistons advanced to take up the gap, so a fresh, thicker set will not slide in until you push the pistons back. Remove the old pads, then gently spread the pistons fully back into the caliper with a plastic tire lever or a dedicated pad spreader. Once they are reset, the new pads and the spring clip will seat correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to bed in the new pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. New organic pads need bedding in to transfer an even layer of material onto the rotor and reach full power. Find a safe stretch of road or trail, bring the bike up to a moderate speed, then brake firmly to a near stop without locking the wheel, and repeat around ten times per brake. Braking will feel stronger and quieter once they are bedded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinter","offers":[{"title":"Green s2032","offer_id":34378822156332,"sku":"73-018-063-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black s550","offer_id":34378822123564,"sku":"73-018-080-0","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue s530","offer_id":34560758480940,"sku":"73-018-034-7","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red s514","offer_id":34560775389228,"sku":"73-018-041-0","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/5786\/5260\/files\/018_2_GREEN.jpg?v=1683266168"}],"url":"https:\/\/uniorusa.com\/collections\/sinter-brake-pads-for-shimano.oembed","provider":"Unior USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}