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Brake Pad advice wanted carbon / alum
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Hydrosloth
May 30, 15 7:29
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Just bought a set of carbon Firecrest Clinchers (used). I know they need carbon specific pads. Are there brake pads like this, that are also compatible with alum. rims? I did some looking around on Bikeforums, but the responses were pretty dated.

I'm hoping I will notice a big improvement with the Zipps over my current Planet X 60s.

Comments/suggestions/scorn - ?
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Brushman
May 30, 15 8:15
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Use separate pads for each set of rims (carbon & alum). Do not use the same pads for both, embedded alum shards will ruin carbon rims.
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Jimster
May 30, 15 11:37
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As previously mentioned, carbon pads for carbon wheels....I use the Swisstop black prince and regular pads for the aluminium wheels.......
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charlietris
May 30, 15 15:42
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X2
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logella
May 31, 15 1:59
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Don't be a cheap lazy sloth. Get two sets of pads. Takes 2 mins to change.
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Grill
May 31, 15 6:36
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If you want to use the same pads for carbon and alum wheels, then you'll have to sell the Zipps for a pair of Xentis.

As others have said, appropriate pads for the appropriate wheels. You gonna wear the same shoes and socks to the gym as to a wedding?
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Hydrosloth
May 31, 15 7:08
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Not gonna be a problem on the Scott Foil, but on the QR Cd 0.1 - I am not soooo sure.
http://www.fitspeek.com the Fraser Valley's fitness, wellness, and endurance sports podcast
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Grill
May 31, 15 7:16
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What's wrong with training on the Zipps? They made of gold or something?
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