Shimano J05A pads are resin disc brake pads with a cooling fin, for Shimano 2 piston mountain bike calipers.

What it's for

Replacement pads for Shimano 2 piston brakes when you want quiet braking and good modulation.

How it works

Resin (5th generation): Shimano's current resin compound, with better wear resistance than the earlier J03A and J02A pads.

Radiator fin: aluminum fins on the back plate carry heat away from the pad. Shimano says this means longer pad life and less fade.

Compatibility

• Fits: BR-M9000, BR-M9020, BR-M987, BR-M985, BR-M8100, BR-M8000, BR-M785, BR-M7100, BR-M7000, BR-M6200, BR-M675, BR-M666, BR-M6100, BR-M6000, BR-M615, BR-MT600, BR-S700, BR-RS785, BR-R785, BR-U8000
• How to check yours: the caliper model (BR-xxxx) is printed on the caliper body

Care and service

• Bed in new pads with repeated moderate stops before riding hard
• Keep pads and rotors free of oil and brake fluid. Contaminated pads need replacing
• Resin only rotors must not be used with metal pads

Specs

• Compound: resin
• Fin: yes
• Back plate: alloy
• Pad shape: J (narrow, 2 piston)
• Model: BP-J05A-RF