Brake pads for Shimano M415

[Armegatron]

Hello all,
I fear I may have contaminated my rear disc pads with some oil, and after riding for 4 miles with the brake on in an attempt to revive them (which did work slightly ) I'm now contemplating buying new pads.

This is my bike: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/sportster-p55-2009-hybrid-bike-ec016318

This is the brakes: http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/t...BR/EV-BR-M415-2526A_v1_m56577569830654483.pdf

And I think these are the standard replacement pads:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_BR-M485_Resin_Pad_B01S_And_Spring/5360037001/

I'm totally new to all this so apologies for a newbie question.

What Im wondering is if there is a better alternative to the Shimano pads. Dont get me wrong, Im really impressed with them, but just wondering if you could suggest something at a similar price that may be either longer lasting or more powerful.

Thank you,
Mike

 

[steve52]

i contaminated my pads once i cleaned them with a deagreaser then used fine sandpaper on a flat surface to get to new matireal and then they were fine, might work might not but maybe worth a go?

 

[Armegatron]

i contaminated my pads once i cleaned them with a deagreaser then used fine sandpaper on a flat surface to get to new matireal and then they were fine, might work might not but maybe worth a go?

Woo, 100th post Yeah, I think Ill have a bash at scuffing them up a bit because Ive only done about 800 miles on them and they seem to have quite a bit of braking surface left.

I might still buy some new ones in addition though as Ill need them eventually so I can have them on standby.

Cheers for the tip Steve