Shimano Disc Brake Pad Question

[alembical]

I have been using Shimano L02A resin disc brake pads on my 805 caliper gravel bike. I like them, but have now almost run out of pad and used my 4 backup pairs. All places are back ordered and have been for months.

Anyone have comments on the metallic L04? I am now seeing a L02C option through Shimano but not yet at stores. Anyone know what this is? Replacement for L02A? Still resin? improved? How long are these backordered and why?

[ColonelJLloyd]

There are other pads that will fit that just don't have the integrated cooling fins. K02Ti is a resin pad with titanium backing plate, K02S has a steel backing plate. SwissStop makes some in the EXOtherm line that have fins.

[sales guy]

I have been using Shimano L02A resin disc brake pads on my 805 caliper gravel bike. I like them, but have now almost run out of pad and used my 4 backup pairs. All places are back ordered and have been for months.

Anyone have comments on the metallic L04? I am now seeing a L02C option through Shimano but not yet at stores. Anyone know what this is? Replacement for L02A? Still resin? improved? How long are these backordered and why?



According to what I just saw, 6/23 is the restock date.

I think I might have a set(4) of these. I can let you know if a bit if you want.

[alembical]

Thanks everyone!

[sales guy]

I checked. I am out. Sorry.