Kool stop Green rim brake pads? (Inserts for Ceramic rims on Aluminium rims?)

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Ajax Bay

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If you're going to buy decent pads, buy the right ones:
https://brilliantbikes.co.uk/rim-br...-compound-brake-pad-inserts-by-kool-stop.html
You're welcome.
 
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HLaB

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If you're going to buy decent pads, buy the right ones:
https://brilliantbikes.co.uk/rim-br...-compound-brake-pad-inserts-by-kool-stop.html
You're welcome.

Ive got the dual compound version on order but they won't come till next week I was wanting to use something this weekend and the green ones were the only ones in stock. I'll probably go to a local bike shop when they reopen next week too. I'll try to remember Brilliant bikes though as no doubt I'll need them again :okay:
 

Nigelnightmare

Über Member
The 'issue' is they will eat your alloy rims, chew them up and spit them out in tiny little bits.
Think 'grinding paste on brake blocks', NOT GOOD!
 

brommieinkorea

Well-Known Member
I've used Kool Stop salmon pads for years but when I went to order them over Christmas I could only get the Green pads (for ceramic rims). Is there any issue using the green pads on aluminium rims?

Nooo... ceramic pads will destroy a normal non-coated aluminum rim very quickly.
 

rogerzilla

Legendary Member
The Kool-Stop greens are pretty soft, as ceramic pads go. I got through a pair in 35 miles (!) on new DR XR 4.1 ceramic rims. I fitted Swisstop sky blue pads and they lasted literally years.
 

geocycle

Legendary Member
The Kool-Stop greens are pretty soft, as ceramic pads go. I got through a pair in 35 miles (!) on new DR XR 4.1 ceramic rims. I fitted Swisstop sky blue pads and they lasted literally years.
Yes, I’ve got the blue on my carbide coated rims. I made the mistake of buying two pairs about 10 years ago, one pair is half worn and I might just sell the other!
 
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