Brake block advice

ashleymp777

My brake blocks are coming to an end and wanted to get an idea from the forum as to what would be a suitable replacement. I've used the searh function but to no success. What are generally considered the best choice? I appreciate everyone has their own opinions, so it's just a general idea.

Any help gratefully appreciated.

Squillinossett

Two options,

Swisstop & koolstop salmon

I have used both and prefer swisstop, not a hge diff, but i can tell, and the greens dont cost a huge amount more (£30 for two pairs over £20 ish) bearing in mind these are what you rely on to stop you, money well spent IMO.

northpole

I switched from Dura ace to green Swisstop. They have been great both in terms of stopping power and durability. These are for aluminium rims, not carbon.

Peter

seanoconn

Squillinossett wrote:

Two options,

Swisstop & koolstop salmon

I have used both and prefer swisstop, not a hge diff, but i can tell, and the greens dont cost a huge amount more (£30 for two pairs over £20 ish) bearing in mind these are what you rely on to stop you, money well spent IMO.

What he said. Running a pair of both at the moment, very little difference. Both good.

solsurf

swissstop for me only thing that seems to stop me, worth every penny

rc856

As above really. Moved from Campag to Koolstop because they appeared cheaper
than the SwissStop but I then realised the prices were for a pair compared to 4.
Will put some SwissStop greens on for the summer...and some Pyrenean descents.

Paul E

Running koolstop salmons at the moment and they were a big improvement over the standard fit ones

stardude

i'm in the same boat at the minute and need a pad that can stop my 18 stone mass much better than standard ultegra blocks.

i was going to get the swissstop green pads:
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/swissstop%20green%20shimano%20brake%20pad%20inserts%20%284pcs%29/swissstop/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/15084

but then i saw these and thought they look and sound very good. does anyone have any experience with them?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55815