Just swapped my old contaminated pads with these Shimano L05A-RF resin ones, and wow – the difference is night and day. No more embarrassing screeches at stoplights!

The finned alloy backplate seems to handle heat better than my previous set. Did a steep descent last weekend, and they stayed consistent without that scary fade.

Installation was straightforward (pro tip: loosen the BOTTOM bolts when centering, not the caliper halves – learned that the hard way). Bedding them in took about 15 hard stops, and now they bite smoothly.

Only gripe? The price stings a bit compared to generics, but you’re paying for legit Shimano quality. Saw reviews warning about counterfeits – these came in proper packaging with authentication marks.

For road bikes like my Roubaix, they’re perfect: quiet, strong modulation, and way more reliable than dragging my shoes (yes, I’ve tried that in emergencies).