Kool stop Green rim brake pads? (Inserts for Ceramic rims on Aluminium rims?)

[HLaB]

I've used Kool Stop salmon pads for years but when I went to order them over Christmas I could only get the Green pads (for ceramic rims). Is there any issue using the green pads on aluminium rims?

 

[Ajax Bay]

If you're going to buy decent pads, buy the right ones:
https://brilliantbikes.co.uk/rim-br...-compound-brake-pad-inserts-by-kool-stop.html
You're welcome.

 

[HLaB]

If you're going to buy decent pads, buy the right ones:
https://brilliantbikes.co.uk/rim-br...-compound-brake-pad-inserts-by-kool-stop.html
You're welcome.

Ive got the dual compound version on order but they won't come till next week I was wanting to use something this weekend and the green ones were the only ones in stock. I'll probably go to a local bike shop when they reopen next week too. I'll try to remember Brilliant bikes though as no doubt I'll need them again

 

[Nigelnightmare]

The 'issue' is they will eat your alloy rims, chew them up and spit them out in tiny little bits.
Think 'grinding paste on brake blocks', NOT GOOD!

 

[brommieinkorea]

I've used Kool Stop salmon pads for years but when I went to order them over Christmas I could only get the Green pads (for ceramic rims). Is there any issue using the green pads on aluminium rims?

Nooo... ceramic pads will destroy a normal non-coated aluminum rim very quickly.

 

[rogerzilla]

The Kool-Stop greens are pretty soft, as ceramic pads go. I got through a pair in 35 miles (!) on new DR XR 4.1 ceramic rims. I fitted Swisstop sky blue pads and they lasted literally years.

 

[geocycle]

The Kool-Stop greens are pretty soft, as ceramic pads go. I got through a pair in 35 miles (!) on new DR XR 4.1 ceramic rims. I fitted Swisstop sky blue pads and they lasted literally years.

Yes, I’ve got the blue on my carbide coated rims. I made the mistake of buying two pairs about 10 years ago, one pair is half worn and I might just sell the other!