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Mfg PartNum: KS-C
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Description

Excellent performance with an economical price. Great for older bikes or bikes that have clearance issues with newer pad models. Salmon compound provides excellent wet weather braking. Built-in heat sink. Friendly on steel or alloy rims. For brakes using a threaded post only.

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Specifications

Weight: 52 grams

Mfg PartNum: KS-C 

Brake Pad Type: Universal 

Brake Type: Road Caliper 

Brake Parts: Pads 

Hub Compatibility: Rim Brake 

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Reviewed 7/27/2017
by Joey
Casual Cyclist
Boston MA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Steel Rims? You NEED these pads.

These pads just saved my life. I was riding my steel rim Raleigh in a wet drizzle. A car zipped out of a blind driveway - neither of us had vision on the other until it was too late. Panic stop but the pads stopped me INSTANTLY. If had been using the stock black rubber brake pads I'd be in the hospital now. Thanks Kool Stop!

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Reviewed 4/6/2020
by Anonymous
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Great for steel rims

I recently bought a 1970s ten speed with the original chromed steel wheels. It had the original brake pads which were hard as a rock! I did some research and found out that I would need the Kool stop salmon pads for effective braking if I didn't switch to aluminum wheels.

I only ride on flat ground other than the occasional overpass and only in dry weather but they work well. I am pleased with them and will buy again when needed.

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Reviewed 5/25/2022
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Ohio
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hard to find version of the salmon formula

after getting the modolo speedy version of this wet/dry formula i wanted the same thing for my hibrid 'frankenbike' and they work well with old dia compre cruiser brakes. they do squeak at first but that has subsided, but they still stop on a dime when needed, especially after going through a puddle or such.

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Reviewed 5/24/2022
by PotatoVelo
Daily Commuter
Seattle,WA
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Solid stopping power- even on heavy klunky steel rims!

Threw a pair of these Salmon Kool Stops on a 1981 Schwinn Sports Tourer rebuild - they stop the bike well even in the rain! Despite being mounted to some not so perfectly true, heavy as heck steel wheels. Bonus swag because they almost match the accent color on the bike!

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Reviewed 11/6/2020
by Eggie
Casual Cyclist
St. Louis
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Great brake pads.

I purchased these to replace old brake pads on my 1979 Schwinn Continental II. The old pads, not original, were at least 10 years old and did not inspire confidence when I needed to stop fast. These brake pads are amazing, not only do they stop well, they are whisper quiet. I've been enjoying my old bike again.

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Reviewed 8/29/2020
by TrofeoBiker
Casual Cyclist
San Francisco
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Great for old style brakes

I installed these on my old Bianchi road bike which I turned into more of a relaxed cruiser. I had a horrible squeal coming from the back brake..tried multiple times to tune it but to no avail. Next day I was able to get them dead quiet with a toe in adjustment. :D I recommend and would purchase again.

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Reviewed 5/30/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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Vast Improvement

Night and day difference compared to rubber pads. Haven�t used them in wet conditions yet. They seem to be getting more positive after some use.

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Reviewed 8/14/2020
by Bruce
Cycling Enthusiast
New England
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My Go-to For Brake Pads

I have a 90's era road bike and have used these pads for past few years. They fit great, work great, and have a good life span.

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Reviewed 5/3/2014
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Seattle, WA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good for wet weather

Good pads for wet weather especially on my front wheel. I ride down a few big hills every morning and these do the job.

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Reviewed 8/24/2018
by Bruce
Cycling Enthusiast
New England
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Work Fine on Alloy Wheels

This is my second set of Kool Stop brake pads. They work very well on my alloy wheels.

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Reviewed 2/28/2013
by Schwinner
Casual Cyclist
Portland, OR
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Only brake pads that will stop a steel rim in the rain.

Kool Stop Continentals A friend turned me onto them for vintage bikes with steel rims. They are the only pads I've found that will stop a steel rim in the rain! I have to file them fit the angled rims on most of my bikes (Schwinns). I've since tested them on alloy rims and the work great as well. As my good friend Nick once appropriately put it, Kool Stop or no stop.

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Reviewed 10/15/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Sunshine State
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
They work great, they stop my older bike, what else can I say!

Kool Stop Continental Brake Pads

Excellent performance with an economical price.

Used to replace aging pads on an older Bianchi that was converted to a an upright city bike, worked great.

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Reviewed 10/3/2012
by BMX4130
Casual Cyclist
Binghamton, NY
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
100% Improvement

I've used Coolstop brand brake pads in the past, which led to this purchase because their brake pads really do work great. Going from 35 year old, dry-rotted pads to Coolstop's pads was an incredible difference. I could barley even stop before and now I can leave tread on the roadway!

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Reviewed 8/14/2012
by Hill-Pumper
Cycling Enthusiast
Willamette Valley OR
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great for vintage bikes

Kool Stop always makes a great product, and these pads are no exception. I put them on a vintage steel Centurion road bike for a friend of mine. They look correct on the bike and improve braking considerably over the old cracked originals. The is well worth the investment.

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Reviewed 5/10/2012
by Capncavedan
Cycling Enthusiast
Des Moines, IA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great brake upgrade for older bikes

Kool Stop pads are a great improvement to any rim brake setup, and these are a great buy for older bikes.

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Reviewed 5/7/2012
by Butchie
Cycling Enthusiast
Boogie Down Bronx
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Even older bikes need new brakes.

Using these on a 32 year old, in great condition, bike. Does the job.

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Reviewed 7/20/2010
by BikeFix
Casual Cyclist
Joyce, WA
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9 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
Nice replacement for an older bike

Very sticky and good looking replacement for my old school Schwinn Varsity. Bought them for their older look and almost direct replacement of originals. Biketiredirect.com has great shipping. Got my order in two days.

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Reviewed 11/20/2017
by myclue
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles, CA
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Was looking for something special and I got it!

Needed something to give me great stopping power for my steelie that also looked great and these were perfect. No complaints, easy to install and I can stop on a dime now, which is especially important because I commute in an urban environment.

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