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Warp Hi, I have a set of BR-M445 brakes and they use the B01S type pad. I was wondering if the G-series of brake pads are compatible. I haven't seen both type together in the flesh, but they look fairly similar. Reason? The G-series come in the higher end brakes and I would be lead to believe they are a better pad. If they are incompatible, well, no biggie. I will continue with whatever the brakes come with which is not too bad to start with. Thanks! #1 · Feb 13, 2014 Hi, I have a set of BR-M445 brakes and they use the B01S type pad. I was wondering if the G-series of brake pads are compatible. I haven't seen both type together in the flesh, but they look fairly similar. Reason? The G-series come in the higher end brakes and I would be lead to believe they are a better pad. If they are incompatible, well, no biggie. I will continue with whatever the brakes come with which is not too bad to start with. Thanks! Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions #2 · Feb 13, 2014 Similar but not the same. I'm fairly sure that the tabs are different lengths and you won't get full rotor contact with them used on the wrong brake models. B instead of G = rotor extending past the outer edge of the pad G instead of B = pad material overhanging the outer edge of the rotor Best to stick with the correct pad/caliper combo. B01S = Resin E01S = Metal The E01S is the same size pad as the B01S #3 · Feb 13, 2014

cobba said: Similar but not the same. I'm fairly sure that the tabs are different lengths and you won't get full rotor contact with them used on the wrong brake models. B instead of G = rotor extending past the outer edge of the pad G instead of B = pad material overhanging the outer edge of the rotor Best to stick with the correct pad/caliper combo. B01S = Resin E01S = Metal The E01S is the same size pad as the B01S Click to expand...

Cheers, Cobba!!! I figured Shimano wouldn't create a new part number just because. I will try the sintered ones if the stock ones prove insufficient. 0 Reply Insert Quotes Post Reply

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