pe3nguin Posted June 30, 2014 Share Howdy all, Hoping for some sage wisdom. LBS is all out of SwissStop Yellow's and as I would like to use the same pads for the alu as well as carbon rims I was wondering if you could provide some insight into any available alternatives. The gentleman at my LBS advocated the use of Zipp Tangente's but to my knowledge these are not ideal for dual surfacing. In fact, as I type this out, a quick check on the Zipp site reveals that the following caution "The Tangente Platinum Pro Evo Brake Pad is designed for use on carbon rims and has not been approved for use on aluminum braking surfaces". Is the LBS trying to pull the wool over my eyes or will these pads suffice and this is just to cover Zipp's arse if people destroy their rims? xoxo (no homo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted June 30, 2014 Share Is the LBS trying to pull the wool over my eyes or will these pads suffice and this is just to cover Zipp's arse if people destroy their rims? Do Zipp "allow" you to use the same pads for alloy and carbon rims?Was under the impression that its not recommended due to the metal contiminated pads damaging the carbon rim braking surface, unless you meticously remove the metal bits every time? I could post you some yellow swisstops, no shortage around here.... Edited June 30, 2014 by SwissVan Spoke101, Pieterg and pe3nguin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 30, 2014 Share Black Kings, improved version of Yellows I roll with them and I'm a happy homoXxxx Jakkals., pe3nguin and lucmccann 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted June 30, 2014 Share Black Kings, improved version of Yellows I roll with them and I'm a happy homo Xxxx Edited June 30, 2014 by Wannabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted June 30, 2014 Share Speak English please !! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton H Posted June 30, 2014 Share Try CWC , they aren't on the website but only a phone call away . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 30, 2014 Share SorryCoffee too strong Blackprince not the other one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 30, 2014 Share SorryCoffee too strong Blackprince not the other oneYou still a happy homo, rolling with the Black Prince? Lol. Dude. Evidently faaaaar too much coffee for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 30, 2014 Share You still a happy homo, rolling with the Black Prince? Lol. Dude. Evidently faaaaar too much coffee for you... Sharp sharp :-D Homo Sapien indeedAnd no don't own no black Pinarello :-P Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted July 1, 2014 Share This suggests that you still check your pads even if using dual carbon/alu pads ... http://www.competitivecyclist.com/swissstop-flashpro-yellow-king-brake-pad-set "The Yellow King is specifically made for use with carbon fiber rims. They provide unparalleled stopping power in both wet and dry conditions. They give you high durability, quiet braking, and perhaps best of all, excellent stopping power with aluminum rims as well. SwissStop makes it clear that there's no need to swap out pads from carbon-specific to non if you switch wheels from your carbon race-day gems to your aluminum training set. However, we'd recommend always checking your pads and removing aluminum debris before installing your carbon race-day wheels. Any metal flakes embedded in the pads could be disastrous for your composite rims!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucmccann Posted July 1, 2014 Share +1 on the Black Prince Great grip even on carbon braking surface in the wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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