Why Do MTB Riders Choose the Shimano G05A-RX Disc Brake Pad?

The Shimano G05A-RX is the 5th-generation resin replacement pad for a wide range of mid to high-end Shimano MTB hydraulic calipers, from XTR M9000 down through Deore M6000, plus select road and gravel disc applications. Built with 5th-generation resin friction material, the G05A-RX delivers 50% better wear resistance than the G03A and 110% better than the G02A, with quieter operation and improved modulation over older resin compounds. The design omits a radiator fin, keeping the pad compact and compatible with tighter caliper clearances while still delivering solid heat resistance for trail and all-mountain riding.

The narrow type G pad shape fits 2-piston Shimano hydraulic calipers across a broad compatibility range that includes BR-M9000, BR-M9020, BR-M8100, BR-M8000, BR-M7100, BR-M7000, BR-M6100, BR-M6000, BR-RS785, BR-R785, BR-S700, BR-S7000, BR-CX77, BR-R517, BR-R317, BR-M675, BR-M666, BR-M615, BR-M785, and BR-U8000. The alloy back plate keeps weight minimal while providing rigid pad support. Each package includes one pair of pads with spring. The G05A-RX is the right OEM replacement for trail and all-mountain riders who want longer-lasting resin performance across a wide range of older and current Shimano MTB disc systems.