Plaquettes de frein Shimano XT 4 pistons BR-M8120 | D02S D03S H03C N04C

Plaquettes de frein à disque Shimano XT 4 pistons compatibles avec les étriers hydrauliques BR-M8120 / BR-M8220 / BR-M8020. Conçues pour une pratique agressive en trail et en enduro, les systèmes XT 4 pistons utilisent les formes de plaquettes D02S, D03S, H03C, H03A, N04C et N03A pour un freinage puissant et constant sous forte sollicitation.

Compatibilité XT 4 pistons

Formes de plaquettes

D02S / D03S / H03C / H03A / N04C / N03A

Étriers compatibles

BR-M8120 / BR-M8220 / BR-M8020 (XT 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 XT 4-Piston (M8120 / M8220 / M8020)

  • M8120 wandering bite point: Earlier XT 8120 models can develop an inconsistent bite point under repeated hard braking. A full bleed usually restores consistency.
  • Sticky pistons: Brake dust can cause one piston to retract slower, leading to rotor rub and uneven pad wear. Regular piston cleaning keeps braking balanced.
  • Ceramic piston care: XT calipers use ceramic pistons. Always use plastic tools when pushing pistons back to avoid cracking.
  • M8220 improvements: Updated seals and Shimano Low-Viscosity mineral oil significantly improve bite point stability.
  • Oil requirement (M8220): Must use Shimano LV mineral oil. Standard mineral oil can cause sluggish lever return.

🏆 Enduro Pro Compounds (Maximum Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Wet Heat Life Best For
Enduro Pro Ultimate 🟧 Orange ★★★★★+ ★★★★★+ ★★★★★+ ★★★★★+ Enduro, bike park, alpine descents, heavy riders
Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic 🔵 Blue ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Aggressive trail & mixed conditions
Enduro Pro Resin ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Dry trail riding, strong modulation

🏁 Factory Racing Compounds (High Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Wet Heat Life Best For
Factory Racing (Green) 🟩 Steel ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★+ e-MTB, long descents, high load use
Factory Racing Titanium ⚪ Titanium ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ Lightweight builds, XC & trail
Factory Racing Stealth 🟪 Stealth Purple ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet, powerful braking in mixed weather
Factory Racing Organic ⚪ Grey ★★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★★ Smooth feel, low rotor wear

🔧 Standard Compounds (Reliable Everyday Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Wet Heat Life Best For
Semi-Metallic ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Trail, commuting, all-round MTB
Ceramic – Nano Tech 🟢 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ XC, dry trails, reduced rotor wear
ENDURO Ceramic 🔴 Red ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Heavier riders, higher heat use
Sintered (Metallic) 🟡 Gold ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★+ ★★★★★ Wet, muddy, high-heat conditions

📚 Helpful Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What brake pads fit Shimano XT BR-M8120 4-piston brakes?
Shimano XT BR-M8120, BR-M8220 and BR-M8020 4-piston calipers use D02S, D03S, H03C, H03A, N04C and N03A pad shapes.
Why do my Shimano XT 4-piston brakes squeal?
Squeal is commonly caused by contamination or uneven piston retraction rather than pad material. Clean rotors, reset pistons evenly, re-centre the caliper and bed pads in properly.
Why does my XT lever feel inconsistent or the bite point moves?
A wandering bite point is usually caused by air in the brake system or an incomplete bleed. Frequent hard riding can require more regular bleeding to keep bite point consistent.