Pair of Shimano brake pads for carbon rims Y8L298070

The product code Shimano Y8L298070 refers to a pair of road brake pads for carbon rims, featuring R55C4 rubber. Designed by Shimano, these pads are intended for road brake calipers and offer progressive, powerful and stable braking, even on carbon surfaces, in both dry and wet conditions.

They are compatible with many road-specific Shimano calipers (Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105) as well as certain road-specific SRAM set-ups, making them a versatile solution for bikes fitted with carbon wheels.

Key features

• Shimano reference: Y8L298070
• Type: road brake pads for carbon rims
• Rubber compound Shimano R55C4
• Packaging: pair (front or rear)
• Compatibility: Shimano road calipers and SRAM
• Use: road, endurance, mountain

Braking performance

The R55C4 brake pads are designed to deliver:

• powerful yet progressive braking
• good stability on descents
• reliable performance on carbon rims
• controlled wear for regular use

They are particularly well-suited to cyclists using carbon wheels for sports or mountain biking, where consistent braking performance is essential.

Key features

• Specialised rubber compound for carbon rims
• Excellent balance of power and control
• Compatible with most road brakes Shimano
• Good durability for its category
• Reliable performance on long descents

Points to bear in mind

• Requires specific carbon rims (suitable for track use)
• May become noisy depending on conditions (rain, dirt, running-in)
• Wear depends heavily on the type of descent and temperature
• Replace as soon as performance drops or the surface becomes glazed