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Review on High-performance Brake Pads for shimano XT, XTR, SLX, Deore, RS785, Alfine, CX75 and more (Resin, Semi-metallic, Sintered Metal), 2 Pairs by Nicholas Lim

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Less responsive, louder than the original Shimano pads

Having used Shimano G01S Resin Pads twice on my e-bike in Shimano Deore BR-M615 hydraulic brakes, I bought them a few weeks ago, I couldn't find Original Shimano online and my bike shop didn't have them either. I am very disappointed with these resin pads. They're a lot louder (Shimano was almost silent) and I've lost a lot of my ability to fine-tune stopping power. These pads seem to grab the brake disc quite hard and suddenly. I'll wait a little longer to see if they need "temporarily braked" but probably won't wait until they wear out and will be replacing them with original Shimano pads soon.

Pros
  • Hands-free operation
Cons
  • Fairly good