Originally Posted by
bike_boy
Carbon rims require specific pads which are usually recommended by manufacturer. Some are cork pads and some are made of special compound material. Some pads are really swiss stop or kool stop re-branded for rim manufacturer.
I know that much. I've heard people offer both reasons, and, occasionally, say "no, that's not it, it's really ..." Thanks for the link!
I've been on carbon wheels once; LBS lent me a set, and changed out my brake pads before I could leave with them. I'm coming into the market for a wheel set, and trying to learn as much as I can before I make a decision.