Shimano BP-L05A-RF Resin Disc Brake Pads

Shimano L-Type Resin Disc Brake Pads (BP-L05A-RF / EBPL05ARFA)

Upgrade your road or gravel braking performance with authentic Shimano BP-L05A-RF resin disc brake pads. Designed as the direct successor to the widely popular L03A model, the L05A features an upgraded resin compound that delivers approximately 50% better wear resistance while maintaining the smooth, quiet stopping power resin pads are famous for.

Equipped with Shimano’s Ice-Technologies radiator cooling fins and an aluminium backplate, these pads actively channel heat away from the caliper and rotor. This heat dissipation minimizes brake fade on long alpine descents, prolongs pad life, and ensures consistent, confidence-inspiring lever modulation in both dry and damp conditions.

Key Features

• Upgraded Resin Compound: Delivers smooth, quiet initial bite and reduced rotor wear, with significantly improved durability compared to previous generations (L02A / L03A).

• Ice-Technologies Cooling Fins: Integrated aluminium cooling fins dissipate heat rapidly to reduce thermal fade on high-speed road and gravel descents.

• Aluminium Backplate: Lightweight construction offers excellent heat conductivity and rigid structural support.

• Narrow Pad Shape: Designed specifically for 2-piston flat-mount road and gravel disc brake calipers.

• Complete Kit: Supplied in original retail packaging including 1 pair of pads and 1 pad spring.

Recommended Disciplines

• Road Cycling: Perfect for Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105, and Tiagra flat-mount hydraulic setups.

• Gravel & Cyclocross: Ideal for GRX 11-speed and 12-speed flat-mount braking systems.

Caliper Compatibility

Fits Shimano L-Type 2-piston narrow flat-mount disc brake calipers, including:

• Dura-Ace: BR-R9270, BR-R9170

• Ultegra: BR-R8170, BR-R8070

• Shimano 105: BR-R7170, BR-R7070

• Tiagra: BR-4770

• GRX: BR-RX820, BR-RX810, BR-RX400

• Road / Non-Series: BR-RS805, BR-RS505, BR-RS405, BR-RS305, BR-U5000

Specifications

• Pad Shape: L-Type (Narrow profile with cooling fins)

• Friction Material: Resin (Organic)

• Backplate Material: Aluminium with Cooling Fins

• Piston Compatibility: 2-Piston Calipers

• Successor To: L03A (Y8PU98040), L02A

• Package Contents: 1 Pair of brake pads, 1 pad spring

Pros & Cons

• Ice-Technologies cooling fins actively prevent brake fade on long, steep descents

• 50% better wear resistance compared to older L03A resin pads

• Whisper-quiet operation with smooth initial bite and reduced rotor wear

• Lightweight aluminum backplate aids in fast heat dissipation

• Not suitable for 4-piston calipers or wide-body MTB/trekking calipers

• Resin material wears faster in heavy mud or abrasive grit compared to metallic (sintered) compounds

BP-L05A-RF  User Manual

Shimano Warranty

All product warranties are in accordance with the manufacturer's policy (see link in the product details above). In most cases, this is a limited warranty that applies only to the original owner and excludes normal wear and tear, accidental damage, negligence (failure to clean/maintain the product), and improper installation (see User Manual link in the product details above). However, if you experience a problem with the product you purchased from bicyquel _ (original invoice required), please let us know so we can assist you with the appropriate procedure.