New Brake Pads
 

Going to get my new American Classic Argent Wheels on my road bike and I want to take of them. So, should I replace the 2 year old pads I currently have? If so, is there a pad that is more wheel friendly than the standard?

Yes. My current fave is the Swisstop GHP2.

Kool Stop Dura 2 dual compound insert is what I use. I'm well pleased with them.

Another vote for KoolStop.

KoolStop Salmon pads are gentle on the rims and good in the wet. I get about 8-10K miles out of a set.

Another Kool Stop, dual compound, cartridge fan here.

Bill

yep, kool stop for standard wheels

Kool Stop Salmon will be the most gentle on rims, and offer exceptional stopping power. Their only downside is a little faster wear. Faster wear is not a deciding factor, because they still last for a lengthy time.

KS 'Rim friendly Compound' is their motto.

:thumb::thumb: Kool Stop Salmon's all around on both bikes.:love::love:

I have some KS Continentals (gray) on my C&V Team Fuji. They look like the old Dia Compe pads and stop like right now.

Kool Stop - Some of the best. Also, some people have told me that in central Texas its best to replace the pads more frequently than up north...

Maybe the heat???

Another Kool Stop dual-compound fan.

Seeing a trend here?:innocent:

Bill

Howdy Planemaker,
Which pads are you using; How are the Argent American Classic wheels?