🔷 Gekors Disc Brake Pads for Shimano/Tektro/TRP Bicycles - 1 Pair with Spring Review

I don't know what the bad reviews are, but I use these exact same pads on a kid's bike with a ton of rear weight and another pair of slightly different Gekors ceramic pads on my gravel bike. They are MUCH better than all of Shimano's pad options (metal or resin). It's probably half the effort to lock the rear end with these pads instead of the stock ones. I use these special Shimano BR-M396 brakes. Orange looks good too.

I'm running Shimano hydraulics on a 203mm rear disc with custom mounts on a ridiculously heavy electric bike that can hit the speed limit a bit. Those are the only pads I use. The braking behavior is very similar to the original Shimano Resin pads supplied, but lasts 3x longer. The other big difference is how well these pads handle heat without losing their temper. I can almost swear they like the intense heat better. Don't buy green fake "ceramic" pods (they aren't even ceramic), they are…

I bought it on the recommendation of a bike forum member. Certainly a bargain price compared to brands like Swiss Stop or Jagwire. They looked a little thicker than other pads I've bought in the past, but I figured they should work just fine. The pads were expected to work, although the fit and finish were a little rough. I'm not entirely sure if they were aluminum based, but I don't oversteer my brakes so I'm not worried about overheating. Installation was easy and involves a traditional…