Galfer Road brake pads for Shimano 2-piston – XTR, XT, SLX, Deore

The Galfer Road brake pad FD452G1455 fits the 2-piston brake calipers from Shimano XTR, XT, SLX, and Deore, as well as several Shimano road and trekking calipers. The blue Road compound G1455 is designed for road and gravel bikes: high braking power in all weather conditions, fine modulation, and low vibration.

Compatibility

According to Galfer, the pad shape FD452 is compatible with these brakes:

• Shimano XTR: BR-M985, BR-M987, BR-M988, BR-M9000 and BR-M9020
• Shimano XT: BR-M785, BR-M8000 and BR-M8100
• Shimano SLX: BR-M666, BR-M675, BR-M7000 and BR-M7100
• Shimano Deore: BR-M615, BR-M6000 and BR-M6100
• Shimano Road and Trekking: BR-CX75, BR-R315, BR-R515, BR-R785, BR-RS785 and Alfine BR-S700

Please check your brake caliper model and production year before purchasing, or compare your old pad with the image and dimensions on this page. For 4-piston calipers such as the XT BR-M8120, you need pad shape FD426: Galfer Pro for Shimano 4-piston. The flat-mount calipers XT BR-M8110 and SLX BR-M7110 use shape FD496: Galfer Pro for Shimano Road & XC.

Galfer Road G1455: for road and gravel bikes

Galfer gives the Road compound the top rating for braking power and fading resistance, and rates durability and performance in wet and dirty conditions as good.

• Organic semi-metallic, asbestos-free friction compound
• For road and gravel bikes
• Blue backing plate
• Dimensions according to Galfer: 32.3 × 30.0 mm

Which Galfer compound is right for you?

We offer the FD452 pad shape in five Galfer compounds. We have found Galfer Pro to work well for the front, and Galfer E-Bike for the rear.

• Performance (black): the durable all-rounder for trail and enduro
• Advanced (red): plenty of reserves in wet and muddy conditions, very long durability
• Pro (green): the racing compound with the highest braking power; wears out faster
• E-Bike (purple): semi-metallic and ECE R90 certified, for E-MTBs and heavier riders

You can find more on the differences in our brake pad buying guide.

What's in the box

1 pair of pads for one caliper. For front and rear, order 2.

Disc due as well?

New pads only brake properly on a disc in good condition. Measure the disc when you change the pads: if it is below the minimum thickness, warped or deeply scored, it's best to replace it together with the pads. Matching Galfer discs:

• Wave Fixed Road & Gravel: 6-bolt · Center Lock · Fulcrum AFS, for road and gravel bikes
• SHARK Road Center Lock: 140 mm · 160 mm, two-piece with aluminium carrier and Shark Fins

Compare all discs: Galfer brake discs.

Installation and replacement

• Always replace all pads in a brake caliper at the same time.
• Push the pistons straight back before inserting the pads, preferably with a plastic lever – never use a screwdriver directly on the piston.
• Keep the disc and pads free of grease; Galfer Brake Cleaner is suitable for cleaning.
• Shimano specifies a pad thickness of 0.5 mm as the wear limit.

Frequently asked questions

Do these pads fit my Shimano XT BR-M8100?

Yes, the 2-piston XT BR-M8100 and BR-M8000 use the FD452 pad shape. The 4-piston XT BR-M8120 requires the FD426, and the flat-mount XT BR-M8110 requires the FD496 shape.

Do these pads fit Shimano brakes on a road bike?

Yes, for the BR-R315, BR-R515, BR-R785, BR-RS785, and BR-CX75 calipers. Flat-mount calipers like the Ultegra BR-R8070 or 105 BR-R7070 require the FD496 shape.

How do I bed in new pads?

On a flat, safe stretch: brake several times from medium speed down to walking pace, using each brake individually. Shimano recommends at least 20 cycles per brake.

Can I use Road pads on a mountain bike?

Possible, but the Road compound is tuned for road and gravel bikes. On a mountain bike, you are better off with Galfer Pro in the same shape.

We ship Galfer brake pads from our Swiss warehouse. Unsure if the pad fits? Send us a photo of your brake caliper—we will tell you which pad is the right one.