Shimano Brake Pads L05A-RF Resin With Fin
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What Is It?
The Shimano L05A-RF Resin Brake Pads with Cooling Fins are premium 2-piston hydraulic disc brake pads designed for Shimano road, gravel, trekking, and cross-country disc brake systems. Featuring Shimano's 5th-generation resin compound and ICE TECHNOLOGIES cooling fins, these genuine replacement pads deliver quiet braking, excellent modulation, improved heat management, and significantly longer service life than previous L-series resin pads.
Key Benefits
- 5th-Generation Resin Compound: Offers quieter braking and smoother modulation than metal pads.
- ICE TECHNOLOGIES Cooling Fins: Aluminium radiator fins dissipate heat to reduce brake fade on long descents.
- Improved Wear Resistance: Provides approximately 50% greater wear resistance than L03A and 110% greater wear resistance than L02A resin pads.
- Excellent Heat Management: Maintains more consistent braking performance during prolonged braking.
- Low Noise Performance: Resin compound helps minimise brake squeal while delivering predictable stopping power.
- Genuine Shimano Replacement: Manufactured to Shimano's exact specifications for optimal performance and reliability.
- Wide Compatibility: Fits a broad range of Shimano 2-piston hydraulic disc brake calipers for road, gravel, trekking, and MTB applications.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Shimano L05A-RF Brake Pads |
| Pad Compound | Resin (5th Generation) |
| Cooling Fins | Yes – ICE TECHNOLOGIES Aluminium Fins |
| Pad Shape | L-Type (Narrow) |
| Caliper Compatibility | Shimano 2-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Back Plate Material | Alloy |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Contents | 1 Pair of Brake Pads with Spring & Retaining Clip (model dependent) |
| Application | Road, Gravel, Trekking, XC MTB |
Compatible Brake Calipers
The Shimano L05A-RF is compatible with a wide range of Shimano brake calipers, including:
- DURA-ACE BR-R9270, BR-R9170
- ULTEGRA BR-R8170, BR-R8070
- SHIMANO 105 BR-R7170, BR-R7070
- GRX BR-RX820, BR-RX810, BR-RX410, BR-RX400
- Tiagra BR-4770
- Metrea BR-U5000
- CUES BR-U8010
- Deore XT BR-M8110
- SLX BR-M7110
- BR-MT805, BR-RS805, BR-RS505, BR-RS405, BR-RS305 and other compatible Shimano 2-piston calipers.
Who Is This Best Suited For?
The Shimano L05A-RF Resin Brake Pads with Cooling Fins are ideal for:
- Road cyclists
- Gravel riders
- Cross-country (XC) riders
- Marathon racers
- Trekking and touring cyclists
- Commuters
- E-bike riders using compatible Shimano 2-piston brakes
- Cyclists looking for quiet braking, excellent modulation, and superior heat management on long descents
Compatibility Note: The L05A-RF pads are designed for Shimano L-Type 2-piston brake calipers. Always verify your brake caliper model before purchasing. They can often be used as an upgrade from L03A-RF resin pads, offering improved durability while retaining the benefits of Shimano's ICE TECHNOLOGIES cooling fin design.
