Is the Shimano M70T3 the Right V-Brake Shoe for LX and DX?

The Shimano M70T3 is the OEM V-brake shoe set for older Shimano LX and DX linear-pull brake calipers, using a one-piece shoe design that bolts directly into the brake arm rather than a cartridge holder system. The M70T3 compound is formulated for aluminum rim braking surfaces and provides consistent stopping power and adequate modulation for trail, trekking, and commuter applications. The compound handles dry and mixed conditions reliably, and the shoe geometry is spec'd for the wider brake arm spacing common in the LX and DX caliper families these shoes are designed for.

Because the M70T3 uses a direct-mount, non-cartridge design, future replacements require the complete shoe set rather than cartridge inserts -- there is no cartridge holder that accepts interchangeable pads. Compatible brake systems include Shimano LX and DX V-brake calipers from the era when these shoe formats were standard. Each package includes one pair of brake shoe assemblies for aluminum rims. For riders still maintaining LX or DX V-brake setups who need the correct OEM shoe, the M70T3 is the part to stock.