{"product_id":"shimano-brake-pads-m06-metal","title":"Shimano Brake Pads M06 Metal","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"168\" data-section-id=\"1en24vu\" data-start=\"148\"\u003e What these are\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"169\"\u003eThese are \u003cstrong data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"179\"\u003emetal (sintered) disc brake pads\u003c\/strong\u003e made by Shimano for a range of \u003cstrong data-end=\"293\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eMTB and trail hydraulic disc brake systems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"296\"\u003eThey’re designed for riders who want:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"334\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"358\" data-section-id=\"1povqse\" data-start=\"334\"\u003eStrong braking power\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"378\" data-section-id=\"vjm64n\" data-start=\"359\"\u003eHigh durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"420\" data-section-id=\"1e7bktq\" data-start=\"379\"\u003eConsistent performance in all weather\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"422\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"460\" data-section-id=\"y5u9y2\" data-start=\"427\"\u003e Performance characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"491\" data-section-id=\"1ql6u14\" data-start=\"462\"\u003e Wet + dry performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"492\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"550\" data-section-id=\"1u3zha4\" data-start=\"492\"\u003eWork reliably in \u003cstrong data-end=\"550\" data-start=\"511\"\u003erain, mud, dust, and dry conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"602\" data-section-id=\"1ydecy5\" data-start=\"551\"\u003eMetal compound keeps braking stable even when wet\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"630\" data-start=\"604\"\u003e Compared to resin pads:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"631\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"659\" data-section-id=\"1phs721\" data-start=\"631\"\u003eBetter in wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"690\" data-section-id=\"1n9v1il\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eMore consistent under heat\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"711\" data-section-id=\"ybvvsl\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eSlightly noisier\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"713\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"743\" data-section-id=\"1swatja\" data-start=\"718\"\u003e Power \u0026amp; durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"744\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"767\" data-section-id=\"1959es1\" data-start=\"744\"\u003eHigh stopping power\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"806\" data-section-id=\"128zetp\" data-start=\"768\"\u003eHandles heat well on long descents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"849\" data-section-id=\"193n26b\" data-start=\"807\"\u003eSlower wear rate than softer compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"851\"\u003e This makes them ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"881\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"900\" data-section-id=\"1nsys77\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eMountain biking\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"923\" data-section-id=\"1fe76fa\" data-start=\"901\"\u003eTechnical descents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"954\" data-section-id=\"13hbrcn\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eHeavy braking environments\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"956\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"993\" data-section-id=\"194m80t\" data-start=\"961\"\u003e Material: Metal (sintered)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"994\"\u003eKey traits:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1023\" data-section-id=\"10j7na\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eHard compound\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-section-id=\"19ema7c\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003eLong lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1070\" data-section-id=\"1si8o88\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003ePerforms well under heat\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1124\" data-section-id=\"1kf65p7\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eCan be noisier (especially wet\/cold)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1173\" data-section-id=\"14wrone\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eSlightly less initial “bite” than resin pads\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1210\" data-section-id=\"10f3fn2\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003eCan wear rotors faster over time\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1236\" data-section-id=\"1ehddoc\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003e Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003eThese work with a wide range of older Shimano MTB brakes, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-section-id=\"100omrm\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eShimano XTR BR-M975\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1354\" data-section-id=\"100pejn\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003eShimano XTR BR-M965\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1377\" data-section-id=\"1o95l3z\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003eShimano XT BR-M765\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1401\" data-section-id=\"1x4ohyt\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eShimano SLX BR-M665\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1427\" data-section-id=\"qqsjhp\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003eShimano Deore BR-M535\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1453\" data-section-id=\"15r9qn2\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eShimano Saint BR-M800\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003eThese are mostly \u003cstrong data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003eMTB \/ trail \/ freeride brake systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, not road bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1573\" data-section-id=\"jfj5sn\" data-start=\"1539\"\u003e When you should choose these\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1574\"\u003ePerfect if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1745\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1632\" data-section-id=\"yyss7b\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003eRide \u003cstrong data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003emountain bikes or trail terrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1670\" data-section-id=\"1ver0qb\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eRide in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003ewet or mixed conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1705\" data-section-id=\"gxk8uo\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003eWant \u003cstrong data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003elong-lasting brake pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1745\" data-section-id=\"nm33fe\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003eDo long descents or aggressive riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1781\" data-section-id=\"wiqqih\" data-start=\"1752\"\u003e When NOT to choose them\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003eNot ideal if you want:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1840\" data-section-id=\"1pgcel8\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003eQuiet braking (they can squeal)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1869\" data-section-id=\"mx51d\" data-start=\"1841\"\u003eUltra-light XC race feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1893\" data-section-id=\"1ev6ozt\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eRoad cycling brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1895\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1920\" data-section-id=\"1bm8az1\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003e Simple verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1951\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eShimano M06 metal pads\u003c\/strong\u003e are:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003eReliable, durable, all-weather MTB brake pads built for serious stopping power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003eThey prioritize:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2076\" data-section-id=\"15nh7ba\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003eConsistency\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2096\" data-section-id=\"h9ek7n\" data-start=\"2077\"\u003eHeat resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2110\" data-section-id=\"1t9u3p1\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003eLongevity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2117\" data-start=\"2112\"\u003eover:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2178\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2129\" data-section-id=\"1dcjcnn\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003eSilence\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2143\" data-section-id=\"roevzg\" data-start=\"2130\"\u003eSoft feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2178\" data-section-id=\"ib6oou\" data-start=\"2144\"\u003eLightweight racing performance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default 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