| Swiss Stop brake pads are different than standard | | | | pad. |
| brake pads. Their complex compound requires slightly | | | | Their yellow colored brake pads are designed |
| different servicing and installation to ensure top | | | | specifically for carbon rims with light weight |
| performance. | | | | components. Predictable braking is just one of the |
| Normal black rubber pads require filing regularly to | | | | many benefits of these brake pads. These pads are |
| expose fresh and clean compound. We do not | | | | different than standard brake pads and have an |
| recommend regular filing of Swiss Stop brake pads | | | | optimum compound containing a variety of materials |
| because These pads do not collect aluminum. All that | | | | that produce outstanding braking performance with |
| is required to clean the pads is a good wipe with a | | | | minimal effort with the brake lever. |
| damp rag. If you feel like they are extremely dirty and | | | | Swiss Stop is proud to be the "unofficial" choice of |
| a rag is not enough try using sand paper. | | | | many professional cyclists. Many Pro Riders have |
| Many riders may also benefit from removing the toe in | | | | switched out their stock brake pads for theirs over the |
| that is often required with black rubber pads. If you | | | | past several years. With state of the art materials and |
| previously had rubber pads installed at a bike shop, | | | | 70 years in the industry are the foundation of the their |
| then you likely have toe-in. Swiss Stop pads operate | | | | products. |
| very quietly. Toe-in only reduces braking performance | | | | If you have any questions about brake pads or have a |
| by stressing the leading edge of the pad. Best | | | | helpful tip, email us. We'd love to hear your feedback! |
| performance is experienced when the braking force is | | | | We may even post it on our website and send you |
| evenly distributed along the entire length of the brake | | | | something! |