Far East Brake Pads Marketed As Shimano?

[highlandsflyer]

Anyone use the ones from Aliexpress? My wife ordered some for her bike and I am a little hesitant to go with them. Was thinking I'll buy some equivalent here to do a taste test.

 

[hamster]

They will be counterfeit. Some may be OK, others not.

 

[nicklej]

I have used Shimano ones from Ali and looked identical to shimano ones, worked no worse so assumed the ones i got were legit. I suppost fakes are getting very good.

If i get pads from AliX i always go wtih Cooma pink pads. Work great and they're a good price.

 

[minor_LEGEND]

Is it imperitive you buy from AliX or must you have Shimano branded items?
I use Noah & Theo sourced from ebay, lots of compounds & they work reliably + N&T seem to stand by their product with a guarantee. Can't ask for more really. Original resin Shimano pads are awful tbh.

 

[ishaw]

I've used N&T pads and other parts and they are excellent imo and keenly priced too.