Canti M system cartridge pads for lx br-565e

Spibblo · May 31, 2013

I have some NOS lx cantis with the M type cartridge pads, they have the same density as granite. I'd like some softer pad inserts but can't seem to find any- anyone know of a source?

They are lx br-m565e see pic

I know I could just change the whole pad to a koolstop or something but I'd like to keep the shiny retainer as it suits my p7 nicely.

Am I right in thinking xt/xtr canti's used the same inserts?

Spibblo · Jun 1, 2013

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drystonepaul · Jun 2, 2013

I know exactly the pads you mean as I have a couple of sets of M565 brakes.
While it is still possible to get the Shimano M70 cartridge pad inserts, as far as I can tell, there are currently no after-market alternatives available.

It's a shame really because the Shimano pads, as you say, are a very hard and abrasive compound which eats rims and doesn't really work that well.

I hope that someone is able to prove me wrong.

Spibblo · Jun 2, 2013

drystonepaul":1j62ojj3 said:
I know exactly the pads you mean as I have a couple of sets of M565 brakes.
While it is still possible to get the Shimano M70 cartridge pad inserts, as far as I can tell, there are currently no after-market alternatives available.

It's a shame really because the Shimano pads, as you say, are a very hard and abrasive compound which eats rims and doesn't really work that well.

I hope that someone is able to prove me wrong.

Thanks for that. Same conclusion I came to. I've just ordered some kool stop eagle 2 pads and given up trying to find inserts.

The shimano ones are hard, and mine are even harder due to being NOS, 18 years old and dried out to buggery.

mechagouki · Jun 2, 2013

I think maybe Swisstop make cartridges for that holder. But I would recommend switching to these:

TRP In-place post mount canti pad holders - lots of pad options for every kind of rim.

Get them here: http://www.amazon.com/TRP-Inplace-Canti ... B004XYJ41K

Not cheap, but excellent!

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