These are great. Purchased for Paul clampers. Seem to be as good or better than the original Kool Stops.
Have not used it yet but the video link that comes with the kit is alright - there are better on YouTube - see Ribble Valley Cyclist. All the kit you get is well made and even the adapter is brass not plastic - you get what you pay for. All looks very serviceable for when I do need a bleeding time! Remember you also get 100ml of the right Shimano bleed fluid - about £8 for 100ml.
Very good performance, quick to get beded in and have consistent power.
they feel spongy, less powerful than og sram’s and wear down way too fast.. :-/ (nomad v6, code silver)
Hi Max,
Thanks for the feedback sorry to hear the brakes felt spongy and underpowered.
A spongy lever feel comes from the hydraulic system rather than the brake pads themselves. Pads don’t affect lever firmness because they sit on the mechanical side of the system. When the lever feels soft it’s because the hydraulic fluid is compressing slightly before full pressure reaches the caliper.
The most common causes are:
• Air trapped in the system – air compresses under pressure, which creates a soft or spongy lever feel.
• Incomplete bleed or micro-bubbles in the caliper something we do see fairly often with some SRAM 4-piston brake systems.
• Piston retraction or uneven piston movement – this can increase lever travel before the pads fully engage the rotor.
• Rotor contamination or glazing during bedding-in – which can make brakes feel weaker even when the pads are fine.
You’re more than welcome to pop into our workshop and we’ll happily inspect the brakes free of charge, check piston movement, rotor condition and the bleed, and get everything working as it should. We can also fit a fresh set of pads while the bike is here. Our Pro Semi-Metallic compound normally performs extremely well on SRAM Code systems when the braking system is working correctly.
If you’re not local just drop us a message and we can help you troubleshoot the setup