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Rim Brake Pads

We’ve used nothing but Kool-Stops for 25 years and we know we can count on the quality of their product. And like PAUL, their products are proudly made in the USA.

Brake pads are sold per wheel.

$14.00

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    Kool-Stop International, Inc.

Product Story

These pads are for use with any of our rim brakes. The salmon compound is known for its durability and excellent wet weather stopping power. All of our rim brakes are sold with these brake pads and we recommend them for all alloy rims.

*Not for use with carbon-fiber rims. If you are using carbon rims, Kool-Stop also makes an excellent carbon-fiber specific compound available here.

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