Metallic pads generally last longer and cope better with wet or muddy conditions than resin pads, since the sintered compound resists glazing and holds its friction properties under heat. The trade-off is that they tend to run slightly noisier and cause a bit more wear on your brake rotor over time compared to a resin pad, which is quieter and gentler on the rotor but wears down faster and can lose bite once it gets hot or wet.

These pads are made to fit Shimano's road hydraulic disc calliper line, including models such as BR-R9170, BR-8070, BR-RS805, BR-RS505, BR-RS405, BR-RS305, and BR-U5000. Since pad shapes vary across Shimano's different calliper generations, it is worth checking your exact calliper model against this fitment list before ordering to avoid a mismatch.

Yes, this is one of the main strengths of a metallic compound, since it holds consistent braking performance in wet, muddy, and gritty conditions better than a resin pad, which can glaze over and lose bite when it gets dirty or wet. For riders who commute year-round through monsoon weather or ride off-road where mud and water are unavoidable, metallic pads are usually the more dependable option.

Sintered metallic pads are somewhat more abrasive on rotors than resin pads, so you can expect slightly faster rotor wear over the long run in exchange for the pad itself lasting longer and performing more consistently in poor conditions. For most riders this is a reasonable trade, since rotors are a wear item too and are far cheaper and less frequent to replace than dealing with pads that fade on a long wet descent.

Metallic pads can be a touch noisier than resin pads, particularly when braking lightly or in damp conditions, since the harder compound doesn't damp vibration as well. This LEBYCLE pad is designed with wear-resistance and heat-resistance for reasonably quiet braking, but if minimal noise is your top priority over durability and wet-weather bite, our resin pad option runs quieter.

Yes, this is a genuine, quality-checked LEBYCLE brake pad tested to withstand sustained high heat without the friction material coming loose from the backplate. Dispatch typically takes up to 3 working days from order confirmation, and total delivery time after that depends on your location and pin code, so we cannot promise an exact day count upfront. All orders are prepaid at checkout since cash on delivery is not offered, and every order carries DoGoodCo's assurance of a genuine, correctly specified part.