Kool StopContinental Brake Pads(Return to Product Page)

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.