kamtsa

I have Avid V brakes that use this insert

https://www.rei.com/product/737412

and would like to try Kool Stop pads. What Kool Stop pads are direct replacement for these Avid pads?

Any other good compatible pads I should look into? How do I tell if a third party pad is compatible with the Wrangler II ?

Thanks,

Kam

nwbikeman

The cartridge is standard so any v cartridge will fit. BBB brand pads if you want cheap. Koolstop has several different condition pads, try black which I think are better than stock and if you want better grip get salmon, a softer compound. See there web for details. good luck

Bezalel

Kool Stop Thinline Cantilever. AFAIK All Cantilever and V-brake pads and holders follow the Shimano pad interface so you can use any brand of pad with any brand holder. (I use Jagwire pads in Tektro brakes.)

kamtsa

Thanks nwbikeman and bezalel.

Lawrence08648

I use the Kool Stop red, Salmon; I've never tried the Kool Stop black. I didn't care about the faster replacement due to wear, I want stopping power when I need it. The Salmon do wear much much faster than Tektro or Shimano pads but nothing in my opinion that's ridiculous for safer stopping distance. If I find they wear too soon, then I may consider trying the Kool Stop black pads.

Greyryder

These are Kool Stop's replacement pads for that type of shoe holder. I can recommend their red compound.