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Brake pads that fit the 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert

front: takes Shimano 2-piston narrow (G/J-type) pads

rear: takes Shimano 2-piston narrow (G/J-type) pads

Worked out from the bike's stock brakes — derived: Shimano Deore XT BR-M8200 spec

Pads that fit

  • Shimano BP-G03A-RX

    Organic / resin · aluminum backing

    Part no.BP-G03A-RX

  • Shimano BP-G03S-RX

    Organic / resin · steel backing

    Part no.BP-G03S-RX

  • Shimano BP-G04S-MX

    Sintered / metal · steel backing

    Part no.BP-G04S-MX

  • Shimano BP-G04Ti-MX

    Sintered / metal · titanium backing

    Part no.BP-G04Ti-MX

  • Shimano BP-G05A-RX

    Organic / resin · aluminum backing

    Part no.BP-G05A-RX

  • Shimano BP-G05S-RX

    Organic / resin · steel backing

    Part no.BP-G05S-RX

  • Shimano BP-J03A-RF

    Organic / resin · finned · aluminum backing

    Part no.BP-J03A-RF

  • Shimano BP-J04C-MF

    Sintered / metal · finned

    Part no.BP-J04C-MF

  • Shimano BP-J05A-RF

    Organic / resin · finned · aluminum backing

    Part no.BP-J05A-RF

Not sure which compound you want? Our brake pad guide covers organic vs sintered, fins, and how to read the shape off your caliper.

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