Plaquettes de frein Shimano Deore 4 pistons (MT-401 / MT-420 / BR-M6120)

Plaquettes de frein à disque Shimano Deore 4 pistons compatibles avec BR-M6120 ainsi qu’avec les étriers Shimano 4 pistons les plus courants, notamment BR-MT420 et BR-MT401.

Compatibilité Deore 4 pistons

Formes de plaquettes

D02S / D03S / H03C / H03A / N04C / N03A

Étriers compatibles

BR-M6120 / BR-MT420 / BR-MT401 (Shimano 4 pistons)


Enduro Pro

Puissance de freinage maximale et excellente résistance au fading pour les longues descentes et les usages intensifs.

Performance maximale.


Factory Racing

Composés haute performance optimisés pour la modulation, le ressenti au levier et un freinage parfaitement maîtrisé.

Équilibre puissance & contrôle.


Composés Standard

Comprend des options Sintered, Semi-Metallic et Ceramic pour des performances fiables au quotidien.

Performance quotidienne fiable.

Besoin d’aide pour choisir un composé ? Consultez le guide ci-dessous.

Voir le guide des composés et modèles compatibles ↓

Workshop Notes — Shimano Deore 4-Piston (BR-M6120 / MT420 / MT401)

  • Brake noise: Squeal is usually caused by uneven piston movement rather than pad compound. Clean pistons regularly and ensure all four retract evenly before fitting new pads.
  • Uneven bite point: If one pad contacts the rotor first, a piston may be sticking. Remove pads, extend pistons slightly, clean around the seals and reset evenly, then re-centre the caliper.
  • Regular bleeds for heavy users: Frequent descending and higher loads can heat the system and amplify lever inconsistency. A proper mineral oil bleed keeps lever feel consistent.
  • Creeping lever: A lever that slowly pulls to the bar under steady pressure is typically caused by trapped air or a poor bleed on these models. Re-bleed properly before blaming pads or rotors.

🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Enduro Pro Ultimate 🟧 Orange ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ Maximum control for hard trail, enduro, long descents and heavier riders
Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic 🔵 Blue ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ All-weather trail riding with strong bite and consistent feel
Enduro Pro Resin ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quieter braking and smooth modulation for everyday trail miles

🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison (High Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Factory Racing (Green) 🟩 Steel ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★★+ Hard high-load riding, long descents, e-MTB and heavier riders
Factory Racing Titanium ⚪ Titanium ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ Lightweight trail builds and fast dry conditions
Factory Racing Stealth 🟪 Stealth Purple ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet, powerful braking for UK trail conditions
Factory Racing Organic ⚪ Grey ★★★★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★★ Ultra-quiet trail riding and light use, smooth feel and low rotor wear

🔧 Standard Compound Comparison (Everyday Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Semi-Metallic ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Everyday trail and commuting
Ceramic – NANO TECH 🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Dry trail riding, low rotor wear
ENDURO Ceramic 🔴 Red ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Heat management for heavier riders and long descents
Sintered (Metallic) 🟡 Gold ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★ Wet, muddy riding and maximum durability

📚 Helpful Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What brake pads fit Shimano Deore BR-M6120, MT420 and MT401 calipers?
Shimano Deore 4-piston calipers including BR-M6120, BR-MT420 and BR-MT401 use D-type pad shapes such as D02S, D03S, H03C, H03A, N04C and N03A. Always confirm your existing pad shape before ordering, as Shimano 2-piston Deore systems use different pad types.
Are Deore 4-piston brake pads the same as Shimano XT or SLX pads?
Many Shimano 4-piston systems share the same D-type pad shape across Deore, SLX and XT models. However, always check your caliper model (for example BR-M6120 vs BR-M8100) to ensure compatibility before purchasing.
Which compound is best for Shimano Deore 4-piston brakes?
For aggressive trail, enduro or heavier riders, a sintered or high-performance compound offers better heat resistance and durability. For quieter everyday riding or lighter trail use, resin or semi-metallic pads provide smoother modulation and reduced noise.