Which disc pads do I need?

[jay clock]

i am bewildered by the choice! i have a bike with 105 road bike disc brakes like this https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/shimano105-r7100-di2/BR-R7170.html

a friend whose opinion i trust suggested organic so any ideas gratefully receivied

 

[13 rider]

Your original pads will have a number on them like L05 A . If your happy with what you use just direct swap them . The A indicates organic metallic will be a different letter M I think

 

[newts]

I have the Shimano LO5A-RF pads on my bike, first set lasted circa 2500 miles. Not looked at any of the OEM pads.

 

[Bollo]

It’s a minefield Jay! I bought some cheap sintered pads a while back and they screeched like buggery. I’ve just switched them out for some swisstop organic pads and they’re silent bliss. In theory I think organic pads have a shorter life, but no one will thank you for noisy brakes.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Organic pads every time - they work fine and are quiet ime.

https://www.google.com/search?q=shi...chrome_dse_attribution=1#imgrc=M1U62qeWlek68M

 

[HLaB]

I'm no expert but I think Organic pads are softer thus quieter, disk friendly and more progressive but where out faster than Metalic which are sharper and last longer but can be more noisy. I put organic pads on by gravel bike I prefer more progressive silent braking. I'm not sure so I'll have to check; there a slight noise when I apply them which might be they've worn down already (I had a similar noise before which went away with new pads) but it may just be the brakes need bled.

 

[I like Skol]

Pad|Standard 1
K05S-RX Resin (w/o fin)
Pad|Standard 2
L05A-RF Resin (w/ fin)
Pad|Option 1
L04C-MF Metal (w/ fin)

It tells you what pads you can use. There is also another option metal/sintered without fins - K04S-MX Metal (w/o fin)

 

[T4tomo]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/brake-pads-finding.291464/#post-6961479

I shared your pain. I went ceramic in the end, which were effective and quiet.