XT disc brake pads?

Reality|Bites · 2 May 2021 at 16:40

I'm looking for some new pads for the first time in 3years (yeah down to the metal)
Do I have to buy the set with the heatsink on it or can I buy the cheaper set and re use the existing heatsink?

SoliD · 2 May 2021 at 18:09

Can't reuse the existing heatsink, so you'll need the full ones, or get the uberbike equivalent where the heatstink and pad are separate.

Reality|Bites · 2 May 2021 at 18:42

Well that sucks,

Begbie · 2 May 2021 at 18:51

Just don't bother eith the heatsink, unless your lapping the alps - It's not worth it.

Invertigo · 4 May 2021 at 20:21

SoliD said:
Can't reuse the existing heatsink, so you'll need the full ones, or get the uberbike equivalent where the heatstink and pad are separate.

Heard about these uberbike pads before, seems they're pretty much on par with Shimano but cheaper?

SoliD · 4 May 2021 at 20:28

I've used them for years, had few people moan about longevity but I've found they've worn well across mtb, road and cx bikes and as you say about 1/3rd the cost.

steve45 · 4 May 2021 at 21:35

I've used Uberbike pads before, perfectly good.
As for the heatsinks... Like Begbie says, unless your banging out laps of morzine or such, the heatsink is nothing more than a pretty ornament. If a set of pads are lasting your three years, you are clearly not the type that sits on their anchors cooking your pads run after run, dont worry about the heatsinks.

SpudMaster · 17 May 2021 at 13:25

I always go with Uberbike Race Matrix pads, as good as if not better than original pads and cheaper