Why We Like The Shimano L04C Metallic Disc Brake Pads
Cooler brakes stop more reliably, and Shimano's L04C Metallic Disc Brake Pads use both cooling Ice Technology and metal construction to provide the highest all-around stopping power in Shimano's line. On their own, the metal pads display reliable, high stopping power in wet or dry conditions, demonstrating consistently better durability over repetitive use than their resin counterparts. These pads are compatible with Shimano's 2-piston gravel calipers as well as GRX road setups.
Details
- Brake pads for consistent stopping power, even in the heat
- Ice technology helps dissipate heat to keep braking power up
- Metallic compound for reliable stopping in wet or dry
- Radiation fin pad moves heat outwards to keep pads cool
- Compatible with Shimano BR-RS805 and BR-RS505 brakes
- Item #SHI00BD
- Material
- aluminum, stainless steel
- Compatibility
- Deore XT M8100 Series, SLX M7100 Series, Dura-Ace R9150 Series, Ultegra R8050 Series, Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 Series, Shimano 105 R7000 Series, Tiagra 4700 Series, GRX 11, 12-Speed
- Includes
- 2 pads, 1 pad spring, 1 pin
- Activity
- road cycling
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
5 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 18, 2023
Easy to Install
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Super easy install. Great stopping power. Metal pads get incredibly loud when wet so keep that in mind.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
June 12, 2020
Shimano GRX 400 brakes
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Despite what a backcountry rep told me, and despite what the Shimano GRX 400 docs say (by omission), these pads, which are the L04C metallic pads, fit my GRX 400 brakes. My GRX 400 brakes came new with the L03A resin pads, so if your bike uses L03A pads, then these L04C pads will also fit. Oh yeah, and if you don't already know, the "L" on a pad means the left side of the caliper when you are sitting on the bike, and the "R" on a pad means the right side of the caliper.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
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