Sooo what disc pads do I use? (RS785 brake questions and issues)

[ridethecliche]

I’m new to disc brakes and tried to do a search here but wasn’t coming up with much. I have the RS785 brakes with the RS685 levers.

So uhhh what’s the rec for pad type? I just got new wheels and need to get new discs and figured this was a good time to figure it out!

Is the rec still for resin if I ride minimally in the rain? Would love to get some input!

[p nut]

Not sure what brakes you have. But I have been loving MTX pads.

https://mtxbraking.com/product/red-label-brake-pads/

On a side note, I just changed out the pads on my Ultegra caliper brakes. Such pleasure-filled routine. So easy, so simple, and so satisfying.

[ikecycke]

+1 on the MTX Red pads. Much quieter than both Shimano and Sram stock pads.

[mcteague]

Organic/resin are quiet but not long lasting. Sintered have a bit more power, last longer but tend to make more noise. I'm still using OEM SRAM organic pads and my only issue is they don't last nearly as long as rim brake pads. I may try the MTX at some point as they have a lot on converts it appears.

Tim

[thermalattorney]

MTX Red pads are excellent, however Galfer's Pro pads are every bit as good and slightly cheaper if you order from Europe.

The Pro model has more power but with a lifespan is comparable to other resin pads. The E-bike model has similar power and to stock Shimano pads but last way longer while being quieter than sintered.

I've found SRAM's stock resin pads to be underwhelming. Power is only OK and they make more grinding noise in dry conditions than a resin pad should.

[ridethecliche]

I'll update the main post as well but I have the RS785 brakes with the RS685 levers.

The bike I have them on right now is a bit of parts bin special and I need to go from 140mm rotors to 160 both front and rear. And it turns out that my rear caliper is likely leaking so I need to see if that's fixable with an o ring issue I read about online or if I should just get another caliper at this point...

I'll update the OP and thread title of it lets me.

Honestly part of me just wants to swap my R7000 stuff from my trainer bike over to this bike and just use a set of trp spyres I have because I'm tired of playing whack a mole with issues on this dang thing!

[klasse]

JO4C
JO3A
-according to Shimano's disc brake pad compatibility chart. I will try to send you a PDF of it, I have it on my desktop.

[NHAero]

Originally Posted by ridethecliche

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Honestly part of me just wants to swap my R7000 stuff from my trainer bike over to this bike and just use a set of trp spyres I have because I'm tired of playing whack a mole with issues on this dang thing!

Growtac!

[ridethecliche]

Originally Posted by NHAero

Growtac!

Question mark?

[NHAero]

Originally Posted by ridethecliche

Question mark?

I switched my two all road bikes to cable discs using Growtac brakes from Velo Orange - highly recommended vs. hydros IMO

[NHAero]

BTW, +1 on the MTX pads.

[Laifer69]

I’ve recently had to replace pads for my RS785. Shimano’s J05A-RF is the latest generation of resin pads and was what I purchased. So far, so good.

[Turkle]

Huh, I just looked in my bike closet and it turns out I bought some of those MTX pads a few months back and totally forgot about them. I have new rotors on the way, as soon as those arrive I'll throw the new pads on. Looking forward to testing the difference!

[robt57]

Originally Posted by Turkle

Huh, I just looked in my bike closet and it turns out I bought some of those MTX pads a few months back and totally forgot about them. I have new rotors on the way, as soon as those arrive I'll throw the new pads on. Looking forward to testing the difference!

Don't forget an intentional bedding process...

[benb]

I'm pretty sure I used MTX in the past as well, but on Hayes. I remember them lasting a long time and not giving me any issues but feeling different than the Hayes ones?

The gold color is distinctive.