Replacement pads for LX BR-M565 cartridges

[frkl]

I just ordered some Deore LX BR-M560 (edit, oops, 565!) cantilever brakes, and am hoping to find new replacement pads for the stock cartridges. I know that Kool Stop theoretically makes them, but they seem rare and hard to get. They seem to havee a 60mm long track and are a bit under 64mm in total length.

R21 Shimano LX

For Shimano Deore LX, available in salmon compound for extreme/all-weather riding conditions (LXSA) or black compound for drier conditions (LXB). Weight: ...

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I have found some NOS on eBay but don't really want to replace old pads with old pads.

I am thinking that the Kool Stop Duras are 5 mm too short, but might still work. Or the Kool Stop V brake pads could be shortened...

R16 V2-Brake insert black

Universal replacement pad for V-brake systems. Heavier with 1.5mm more material than the original. Weight: ca. 12 gr/pair

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Has anyone figured something out?

 

[Takingabreak]

I wasn't aware M560 had the cartridge type set up, the ones I once had look exactly like this

Cantilever Brakeset - Shimano Deore LX BR-M560 Black - Grade B+

Description These are classic Canti brakes from the year of 1993, with an integrated spring design. The simple but effective design of cantilever brakes makes them a breeze to maintain. Perfect for building up an older mountain bike or commuter. Condition: A (Very Good) These brakes have been...

cycletrade.co.uk

I have a vague recollection of swapping to the cartridge type on my M737 canti brakes and I think that involved using road sized pads

something like this https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-b...lder-cantilever-brake-blocks-triple-compound/

 

[Once A Hero]

It wasn't the cartridge type for BR-M560, they arrived with BR-M565, but of course BR-M560 can use the cartridge type brake shoes.
Is it the silver brake pad holder you have, and are you looking to replace the pads because they are worn or just looking for new/different?
I have a few NOS sets of the inserts - but can't recall which models they were designed for, I know they cover XT BR-M737 and the later XTR BR-M910. I'll check.

 

[frkl]

I wasn't aware M560 had the cartridge type set up, the ones I once had look exactly like this

Cantilever Brakeset - Shimano Deore LX BR-M560 Black - Grade B+

Description These are classic Canti brakes from the year of 1993, with an integrated spring design. The simple but effective design of cantilever brakes makes them a breeze to maintain. Perfect for building up an older mountain bike or commuter. Condition: A (Very Good) These brakes have been...

cycletrade.co.uk

I have a vague recollection of swapping to the cartridge type on my M737 canti brakes and I think that involved using road sized pads

something like this https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-b...lder-cantilever-brake-blocks-triple-compound/

Oops, yes, they are M565. Changed the thread title to fix this.

Here is a picture:



I haven't received the brakes yet, but from this picture the pads are certainly unusable.

It wasn't the cartridge type for BR-M560, they arrived with BR-M565, but of course BR-M560 can use the cartridge type brake shoes.
Is it the silver brake pad holder you have, and are you looking to replace the pads because they are worn or just looking for new/different?
I have a few NOS sets of the inserts - but can't recall which models they were designed for, I know they cover XT BR-M737 and the later XTR BR-M910. I'll check.

Please don't dig too deeply! I would like to try to source them in Germany/EU if at all possible, just because of shipping and customs costs.

 

[Takingabreak]

Might be worth trying Bikester

Rim Brake Pads | Bikester.co.uk - 5

Buy Rim Brake Pads online at Bikester.co.uk ✓ Browse from a huge selection of quality products ✓ Free returns within 14 days ✓ Easy shipping ✓ Great prices with the best service ✓

www.bikester.co.uk

Despite the .co.uk address I think they are based in Germany

 

[frkl]

Might be worth trying Bikester

Rim Brake Pads | Bikester.co.uk - 5

Buy Rim Brake Pads online at Bikester.co.uk ✓ Browse from a huge selection of quality products ✓ Free returns within 14 days ✓ Easy shipping ✓ Great prices with the best service ✓

www.bikester.co.uk

Despite the .co.uk address I think they are based in Germany

Thanks, I will have a look. The German storefront is fahrrad.de, but yes, same company!

 

[michael franks]

It wasn't the cartridge type for BR-M560, they arrived with BR-M565, but of course BR-M560 can use the cartridge type brake shoes.
Is it the silver brake pad holder you have, and are you looking to replace the pads because they are worn or just looking for new/different?
I have a few NOS sets of the inserts - but can't recall which models they were designed for, I know they cover XT BR-M737 and the later XTR BR-M910. I'll check.

IIRC the M737 cartridges/pads were longer than the M565 ones.
The ones for M565 would also fit the STX RC cartridges. I can'i get any pics until the weekend.

 

[frkl]

IIRC the M737 cartridges/pads were longer than the M565 ones.
The ones for M565 would also fit the STX RC cartridges. I can'i get any pics until the weekend.

Yes, they are the same as the STX RC ones, just under 64mm.

If memory serves, the V cartridges are about 72, and moderm Shimano road cartridges for the dura type inserts are 55ish. So right in the middle.

 

[Rank_21]

I’ve got quite a few pairs all needing replacement pads. Don’t know if this helps, heres a pic. The stx rc ones appear to have a length of 63mm though I guess M65 refers to sizing aswell as the product code

 

[Lhatch4]

I believe Kool Stop still makes that size.