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Shimano Dura-Ace R55C4 Road Brake Pads (Alloy Rims)

ShimanoDura-Ace R55C4 Road Brake Pads (Alloy Rims)(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Grout

Rubs me the right way
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by Grout
Cycling Enthusiast
Florida

Taking a file to old pads to remove the glaze helps but new Shimano pads perform better and likely reduce rim ware

Taking a file to old pads improves braking but new Shimano pads are better and also reduce damage to rims.

Reviewed 1/24/2022
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Review by Gary

Excellent Brake Pads
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by Gary
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, Oregon

These pads work very well in wet and dry conditions. Solid stopping power, and excellent modulation. They work better than Kool Stops and every bit as well as Swiss Stops. They seem to wear a bit quicker than some brands in wet weather, but they have great grab and feel. I'm sticking with these Dura Ace pads.

Reviewed 11/16/2021
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Review by Anonymous

Big improvement, especially in the rain
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Costa Mesa, CA
7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.

I'm really happy with the new compound featured in these pads. The old Shimano pads would pick up grit on wet rides and then literally grind the rims until the braking surfaces looked like old LP records. These new pads have almost entirely eliminated that problem. To me, it seems that these pads are also more grippy than the old versions, and I find my stopping distances are decreased. Modulation is very good as well. The only complaint, and not one I am willing to deduct a star for, is that they seem to wear out much faster than the old compound.

Reviewed 8/3/2017
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Review by roadrider80226

Pick these pads if you need to stop.
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by roadrider80226
Cycling Enthusiast
Lakewood, CO
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

Easy to install. You got no excuse to replace them.

Reviewed 6/22/2020
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Review by Mike

Braking with confidence
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by Mike
Cycling Enthusiast
Maryland
4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

I switched back to my alloy rimcarbon fairing wheel set for the Mtn. Momma century. Lots of climbs - I counted 9 with epic, switchback descents. Not once did I feel out of control braking as the Shimano pads instilled confidence in the turns.

Reviewed 8/7/2018
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Review by GDS PDX

Big improvement over OEM
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by GDS PDX
Portland, OR
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

These replaced the stock pads that came on my Specialized Allez. They fit perfectly into the stock shoe housings, but the new pads were noticeably better in both wet and dry. These were a good investment!

Reviewed 6/4/2018
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Review by Rick Carter

Brake Pads
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by Rick Carter
Gaffney SC
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Very good quality brake pads. Well pleased which these brake pads. They last a long time.

Reviewed 5/21/2018
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Review by Anonymous

Great brake pads
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by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I needed a new set of brake pads and for the price these work great

Reviewed 4/19/2018
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Review by Yahoo

Best pads on the market!!!
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by Yahoo
Somis, CA
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

These things will stop you on a dime if you want! Sttong enough to ride your front wheel on a rolling stoppie!!!

Campi pads won't do that!

Reviewed 4/13/2018
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Review by Michael Reese

Brake Pads
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by Michael Reese
Queen Creek, AZ
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

Excellent pads, I've only used them in dry conditions. They have excellent stopping power. The durability of these pads is also excellent. This my 2nd set.

Reviewed 11/3/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Work well
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by Anonymous
Maryland

Easy installation. Excellent braking performance.

Reviewed 2/15/2024
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Review by Russell

Great product
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by Russell

Great price and quality product

Reviewed 11/24/2023
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Review by Adam

Fits Shimano R8000 Ultegra
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by Adam
Nashville
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

I've been cycling since the 80s so it was a novelty to find that I could just replace brake friction surfaces on my Litespeed. Everything used to be vulcanized together. In any case Shimano hasn't changed the shape of the pads in a while so they should fit your application too.

Reviewed 5/11/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Dura Ace pads are dependable
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by Anonymous
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Original shimano parts at a great price.

Reviewed 7/19/2021
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Review by chinchilla

Great
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by chinchilla
Colorado

It's always good to have new brake pads.

Reviewed 9/22/2022
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Review by Anonymous

Worked well, wore out quick
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by Anonymous
Boulder
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

While these lasted they were great, but they wore out quick. I was using them on aluminum rims with a ceramic coating - these typically wear out pads quickly. It only took a couple weeks for these to be unusable though.

Reviewed 2/1/2021
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Review by Anonymous

Great brake pads
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Sierra Madre, CA

Work great on my fulcrum wheels.

Reviewed 6/30/2022
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Review by Rainman

Good OEM Replacement Brakes
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by Rainman
Cycling Enthusiast
Camarillo, CA

Purchased on sale and installed in minutes.

Reviewed 5/23/2022
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Review by SteveS

nice controlled stops and don't melt in wet weather
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by SteveS
Cycling Enthusiast
Syracuse, NY
8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.

These shoes came standard with the newest 9000 DuraAce brake calipers. Between the 9000 levers, calipers and pads, the braking is amazing, both in terms of modulation, stopping power and leverageforce needed to stop quickly. These pads are backwards compatible with many Shimano brakes (including my older 7700 DuraAce calipers) so I installed them on a different bike that has all 7700 components. The stopping grip is improved but still not nearly as good overall as with the DA 9000 leverscalipersshoes. Also, the previous DuraAce pads seemed to melt in wet weather and leave a black residue all over everything, these BR-9000 pads do not, and they seem much more wear resistant and durable as well.

Reviewed 12/12/2014
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Review by trekdeerslayer

They stop the bike
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by trekdeerslayer
Competitive Racer
Geneseo, NY
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

Needed a to replace brake pads on the cross bike and the price was right. Put them on without any problems and they stop the bike, so all good.

Reviewed 6/27/2020
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