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SwissStop FlashPro Shimano Brake Pads - Original Black

SwissStopFlashPro Shimano Brake Pads - Original Black(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Anonymous

reassuring carbon rim brake pads
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Bay Area, CA
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Are these the best carbon rim brake pads out there? I dunno. Are these a million times better than the stock pads that came with the wheels? YES!

Are they kind of expensive? Yes. But we bought those very expensive carbon wheels, so...

Do they ware out more quickly than aluminum rim pads? Yes. As a 70kg/155lbs rider, I get ~8000km/5000mi from a set. And that is with occasional serious descents. Not terrible.

How do the work? When it is dry, they are phenomenal. Plenty of power. I keep them towed in, and not a lot of squeaking. Although, when they get very hot, they can sometimes scream. When it is wet, well, there are a lot of internet reviews of carbon rim brakes in the wet. Definitely give yourself more time to stop. But compared with the stock pads, I am at least confident I will stop. The sand a road grit gets embedded in the pads and very negatively impacts breaking. Lightly sanding the pads after the ride brings them right back. I don't know how much of the loss of wet braking power is due to the water and how much to the road grit.

Reviewed 1/9/2023
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Review by Anonymous

These are some good brake pads
by Anonymous
Overland Park, Kansas

Been using these exclusively for about past five years after trying a couple different options. Pads have held up well and provide reliable and smooth braking with no unnecessary noises. Good grip in the rain and well tested once coming down west side of Vail Pass in the rain. I average around 70 miles a week commuting and recreational riding, with a couple trips a year to Colorado.

Reviewed 6/22/2021
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Review by UniBike

This is the best brake for non carbon wheel brake surface
by UniBike
Cycling Enthusiast
Atlanta, GA

Good braking power and good modulation

Reviewed 5/29/2015
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Review by Anonymous

Improve your brakes.
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist

I have integrated brakes on my bike. The pads improved my stopping power.

Reviewed 1/5/2015
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Review by Anonymous

Definitely better than the stock Shimano pads
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Boca Raton, FL

These pads definitely improved stopping performance compared to the stock Shimano pads. Also, they are directional (angled) so no squeeling and easy installation.

Reviewed 10/27/2014
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Review by Cykelling

Great Stopping Power
by Cykelling
Portland,OR area
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

These pads have great feel and awesome stopping power. I ride a lot of hills so pass a very important to me. Havent had any fade on descents, even 17% technical grades. Great pads, would recommend them, and will buy them again!

Reviewed 4/23/2019
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Review by Marc

They really made a difference
by Marc
Virginia

I was surprised how great it was to not have a squeaky brake. Easy to replace. Next time I won't procrastinate.

Reviewed 7/11/2019
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Review by Anonymous

Perfect Upgrade
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Corona Ca.

I recently upgraded to Di2 Ultegra. The brakes squealed at high speed braking so I gave these a try. Perfect Upgrade! Since then I got a set for 2 other of my bikes and for my girlfriend as well. These are a must have component.

Reviewed 9/23/2013
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Review by Lee

Stop well
by Lee
Cycling Enthusiast
Milw, WI

SwissStop pads were OEM on my Focus and the original pads lasted over 2,500 miles. They stop well in wet & dry conditions. A little pricey compared with Kool Stops but when it came time to replace my original pads there was no question that they'd be SwissStops. Happy with the stopping power--no problems.

Reviewed 9/21/2013
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Review by Anonymous

Really nice replacement pads - quiet, easy on rims, and effective.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast

These were a snap to install and after 1000 miles on them, on new wheels installed at the same time, I'm quite happy with the performance. I may change the rating once I've ridden them in the wet...

Reviewed 8/30/2013
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Review by jojo

Excellent stopping and durability
by jojo
Competitive Racer
Minneapolis

Seems I upgrade to Swissstops as soon as the original pads that come on my bikes wear out. These things seem to stop well, last long and have great break feel on my bikes with either campy chorus or shimano DA brakes. Might not be quite as long lasting as Campy pads, but good enough.

Reviewed 7/18/2013
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Review by Anonymous

Good value
by Anonymous
0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

my go to replacement pads

Reviewed 7/15/2013
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Review by Jeffrey Clark

Best upgrade you can do for your bike.
by Jeffrey Clark
Cycling Enthusiast
San Diego County CA
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

Those who use alloy rims and do high speed technical descending can expect no modulation or pulsing whatever the weather conditions are. these are the best pads available.

Reviewed 6/13/2013
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Review by Anonymous

Best pads on the market!
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Silicon Valley CA

Once I replaced the stock pads with the SwissStops, I will never go back. These are incredible pads that work. They are smooth, no pulsation or fading.

Reviewed 5/10/2013
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Review by Joe

nice upgrade
by Joe
Cycling Enthusiast
Massachusetts
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Replaced OEM Shimano Ultegra pads. Easy to change, perfect fit. Stop nice!

Reviewed 3/29/2013
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Review by SonnyR

Can't wait to try out SwissStop brake pads.
by SonnyR
Cycling Enthusiast
Nixa, Missouri
0 of 8 customers found this review helpful.

Got a four pak. Enough for both front and rear brakes. The pad materials and their construction

look just perfect for my planned usage. Have not as yet installed, but will soon before the 100 miler coming up

in October.

Reviewed 8/6/2012
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Review by Mark N

much better than original.
by Mark N
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco Bay Area
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

These pads are much soother adn stop better that the OEM pads. They squeeze on smoothly with no modulation I used to get from my original pads.

Reviewed 8/6/2012
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Review by Anonymous

Best pads to buy
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Diego
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

I've switched all my bikes to these pads. Other pads I've had seem to pick up small metal particals and other stuff that gets embedded in the rubber and then wears the rims. Not these. So they are very friendly to your rims and won't wear them out as fast. Seem to have very good stopping power too. I cycle about 6k miles a year. But almost all on dry days. On the few wet days, these still work well.

Reviewed 5/18/2011
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