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Review by GroutRubs me the right wayby GroutCycling EnthusiastFloridaTaking 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 1/24/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Grout was helpful/No, review by Grout was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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.
Review by GaryExcellent Brake Padsby GaryCycling EnthusiastPortland, OregonThese 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 11/16/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Gary was helpful/No, review by Gary was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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.
Review by AnonymousBig improvement, especially in the rainby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastCosta Mesa, CA7 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 8/3/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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.
Review by roadrider80226Pick these pads if you need to stop.by roadrider80226Cycling EnthusiastLakewood, CO4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Easy to install. You got no excuse to replace them.
Reviewed 6/22/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by roadrider80226 was helpful/No, review by roadrider80226 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Easy to install. You got no excuse to replace them.
Review by MikeBraking with confidenceby MikeCycling EnthusiastMaryland4 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 8/7/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Mike was helpful/No, review by Mike was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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.
Review by GDS PDXBig improvement over OEMby GDS PDXPortland, OR3 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 6/4/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by GDS PDX was helpful/No, review by GDS PDX was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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!
Review by Rick CarterBrake Padsby Rick CarterGaffney SC2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Very good quality brake pads. Well pleased which these brake pads. They last a long time.
Reviewed 5/21/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Rick Carter was helpful/No, review by Rick Carter was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Very good quality brake pads. Well pleased which these brake pads. They last a long time.
Review by AnonymousGreat brake padsby AnonymousCompetitive Racer2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I needed a new set of brake pads and for the price these work great
Reviewed 4/19/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I needed a new set of brake pads and for the price these work great
Review by YahooBest pads on the market!!!by YahooSomis, 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 4/13/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Yahoo was helpful/No, review by Yahoo was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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!
Review by Michael Reese Brake Padsby 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 11/3/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Michael Reese was helpful/No, review by Michael Reese was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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.
Review by AnonymousWork wellby AnonymousMarylandEasy installation. Excellent braking performance.
Reviewed 2/15/2024Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Easy installation. Excellent braking performance.
Review by RussellGreat productby RussellGreat price and quality product
Reviewed 11/24/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Russell was helpful/No, review by Russell was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Great price and quality product
Review by AdamFits Shimano R8000 Ultegraby AdamNashville5 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 5/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Adam was helpful/No, review by Adam was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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.
Review by AnonymousDura Ace pads are dependable by Anonymous3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Original shimano parts at a great price.
Reviewed 7/19/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Original shimano parts at a great price.
Review by chinchilla Great by chinchilla Colorado It's always good to have new brake pads.
Reviewed 9/22/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by chinchilla was helpful/No, review by chinchilla was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
It's always good to have new brake pads.
Review by AnonymousWorked well, wore out quickby AnonymousBoulder5 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 2/1/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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.
Review by AnonymousGreat brake padsby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSierra Madre, CAWork great on my fulcrum wheels.
Reviewed 6/30/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Work great on my fulcrum wheels.
Review by Rainman Good OEM Replacement Brakesby Rainman Cycling EnthusiastCamarillo, CAPurchased on sale and installed in minutes.
Reviewed 5/23/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Rainman was helpful/No, review by Rainman was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Purchased on sale and installed in minutes.
Review by SteveSnice controlled stops and don't melt in wet weatherby SteveSCycling EnthusiastSyracuse, NY8 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 12/12/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SteveS was helpful/No, review by SteveS was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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.
Review by trekdeerslayerThey stop the bikeby trekdeerslayerCompetitive RacerGeneseo, NY5 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 6/27/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by trekdeerslayer was helpful/No, review by trekdeerslayer was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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.