Better Carbon Pads

[blacklegor]

Need to replace brake pads for a set of Reynolds attack wheels. Anyone used a set of pads other than the Power Blue on these that they were happy with?

[KarlC]

Originally Posted by blacklegor

Need to replace brake pads for a set of Reynolds attack wheels. Anyone used a set of pads other than the Power Blue on these that they were happy with?

Not sure what Reynolds Blue pads you are using but the newer Reynolds Cryo-Blue Power are about as good as you can get.

http://aerogeeks.com/2014/04/29/reyn...r-pads-review/


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[hoj]

Originally Posted by KarlC

Not sure what Reynolds Blue pads you are using but the newer Reynolds Cryo-Blue Power are about as good as you can get.

http://aerogeeks.com/2014/04/29/reyn...r-pads-review/


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Also chiming in to say I've had the best experience with the Reynolds Cryo-Blue Power pads.

I've also had a positive experience with the braking power of the Zipp Tangente Platinum Pro Evo brake pads, however it seemed like those wore down a lot faster than any other pad I've used.

If you're itching to mix things up and try something different than the Reynolds then I would recommend trying the Zipps -- though I don't think they offer any better stopping power than the Reynolds.

[jpritchet74]

My favorite are the SwissStop Black Prince. Absolutely fantastic.

[lavi]

Originally Posted by pritchet74

My favorite are the SwissStop Black Prince. Absolutely fantastic.

Timely thread! I'm about to replace pads for Bora WTOs. I've heard good things about the SS Blacks....and the braking with the stock Campy pads on these wheels is not at all quiet. You can def (almost deaf) hear me coming.

Maybe a silly question: any real issues with going away from manufacturer's pads (aside from voiding warranty)?

Real concern being using a compound that will overly heat the clincher and blow the tire off. No, I don't drag brake. I weigh 190-200 lbs and like to go very fast.

[wtex]

Would the Cryo-Blues be ok with American Classic carbon rims? I'm using the older Shimano carbon pads and they don't have great stopping power.

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by lavi

Timely thread! I'm about to replace pads for Bora WTOs. I've heard good things about the SS Blacks....and the braking with the stock Campy pads on these wheels is not at all quiet. You can def (almost deaf) hear me coming.

Tuned in. I'm going on my first ride on a new set of Bora WTOs tomorrow. This is the first I've heard about noisy pads although I understand the reds do work well.

[AngryScientist]

i think the campy red pads are the best.

[lavi]

Originally Posted by OtayBW

Tuned in. I'm going on my first ride on a new set of Bora WTOs tomorrow. This is the first I've heard about noisy pads although I understand the reds do work well.

They work great! Truly great braking with that pad/rim combo. However, make sure they are toed properly, or you may wake the dead.

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i think the campy red pads are the best.

I think they are excellent! Just with the Bora WTO, the braking is not silent. At all. It's the "pro" jet/whooshing sound. I had just heard somewhere (maybe here) that the Swiss Stop carbon blacks had the same performance without the sound.

I'm fine to stay with the Campy pads...just was looking for a more quiet option. I don't want to lose any braking performance.

[lhuerta]

Ur not going to find anything better than the Reynolds blue pads, especially for Reynolds specific brake track. Campagnolo red pads r a close second...

[4151zero]

I agree that reds can be non silent on campy bora ultra wheels, and Reynolds worked great on my zipp 202, but are Reynolds really better than campy on campy, and vice versa?

[thirdgenbird]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i think the campy red pads are the best.

A number of years ago, shimano sponsored pro teams could be seen with campy red pads.

[Cgeisler]

new campy gray pads streaked my rim beds (Lightweight wheelset) this week. acetone removed the gunk, but i was disappointed -- never encountered that.

[glepore]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i think the campy red pads are the best.

They are my go to pad on all my brakesets. Even like them on A33's.

[irideti]

Campy red