Which brake pads for the wet

[Mista Preston]

Just wondering what you all use for the winter on your road bikes. Mine were useless today. I have the insert type.

Any advice?

thanks

Clive

 

[gaz]

Shimano?

People rave about kool stops. the rubber is softer and you get slightly better braking. but the pads wear a lot sooner.

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Koolstop salmons. None better. They may wear a little faster than some, but what price safety?

 

[Mista Preston]

Thanks chaps. Gaz I am running 105 pads at the mo on my winter bike and they were shocking today. Will give the Koolstops a go

 

[potsy]

Thanks chaps. Gaz I am running 105 pads at the mo on my winter bike and they were shocking today. Will give the Koolstops a go

I changed to Koolstops from 105's they are better,but you wouldn't think so until they have bedded in a bit first.

 

[gaz]

There are some techniques you can try to help improve the braking in wet. such as randomly pulling on your brake (not too hard mind) to clear the water off the rim.
It's going to have a limited affect but better than nothing.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Agree with Koolstop Salmons. Definately superior after a bit of bedding-in.

 

[martint235]

Clive, I'm currently running Koolstop blacks on my rear wheel and the braking in the wet is impressive. The salmons are meant to be even better but I haven't got round to putting those on yet.