Then you didn't replace the brake pads with Matthauser pads!

I have them on literally ALL my bikes!
2 sets I've had for over 25 years!

Cool Stops are 2nd on my list, but I haven't tried their Salmon offering yet.
(none of my bikes NEED new pads)

Shi*mano pads aren't even ON the list, cause they are just that, shi*!
(better "modulation"? I don't need no stinkin' modulation! I wanna STOP! like, NOW!)
I'm right handed, and have all my bikes set-up with right lever/FRONT brake.

And yeah, steel rims? All bets ARE off!