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Swissstop Blue cartridge V Brake Pads - inc. Pins - for Ceramic & CSS Rims

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- These pads have been specifically made for CSS and ceramic rims (carbide super sonic) rims
- They fit into Shimano Deore V Brakes (2010), LX (2005+), XT (1997+) or XTR (1998+) cartridge shoes
- We have confirmed that they offer long life and good braking in wet or dry conditions
- It is essential that these pads are ONLY used on CSS or ceramic rims and NOT used on ordinary aluminium braking surfaces
- Includes V-brake fixing pins for installation Brake surface length 63mm.

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Product Reviews (10)

Overall Product Rating 4.6 / 5

Excellent

By david

07 May 2024

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Conscost

Prosfit exactly

they aren't the cheapest but they fit exactly, turning 15 minutes of frustration into an easy 5 minute job.

Excellent

By Matthew Newton

20 Apr 2023

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsMaybe cost?

ProsSuper stopping

On my third set. They do last a long time though. CSS rims. Always buy from SJS.
Recommended

excellent

By Anonymous

27 Oct 2022

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Easy to fit and hard wearing, good stopping power

By Roger Oliver

24 Oct 2021

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsThey are expensive

ProsWork well with my carbide rims

I love my Thorn Sherpa touring bike built for me by Thorn, the carbide rims with these pads are super efficient, you just have to be careful in applying the brakes, they have lasted well - no complaints

The best

By Anonymous

18 Sep 2018

5 / 5

I recommend this product

I've found over the years that these pads are the best for use on the six wheels I have.

Weak and juddery in wet but super long life

By Roger Cantwell

07 Aug 2017

4 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsWet braking

ProsLongevity

New ceramic rims can be very rough for the first few hundred miles and a set of Kool-Stop ceramic pads lasted all of 30 miles before being ground to dust against my DT rims. I fitted some of these Swissstop ones, which lasted about five years and weren't completely worn out by the end of that time. They do judder in the wet though, and braking is quite weak - worse than a normal rubber shoe on a plain alloy rim. Dry braking is good.

Superb!

By Anonymous

02 Jun 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Oh these are just heaven with Ryde CSS rims. They were easy to install and really grab hold of the rim to stop me. I did have to install with quite a bit of toe-in to eliminate squealing. In heavy emergency braking they do screech a little bit - but it's probably a good thing in this case as it provides an extra warning. Brilliant in dry weather. Not as good in wet weather, but far superior to anything else I've used.

Superb!

By Anonymous

02 Jun 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Last For Ever, Great Dry Performance But....

By Alastair Rayment

10 Mar 2016

3 / 5

Consinitial wet weather limited braking

Proslong lasting, blue

Now 2 to 4 times the price of Shimano ceramic pads, which have better wet weather performance. The Swiss stop product are scary,when it rains after a long dry spell, giving virtually no braking for a short time until the rims clear. But do last for years using daily. Just be careful when it rains. This does not happen with the Shimano ones.

Recommended For Css Rims

By Anonymous

18 Dec 2013

4 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsA little more expensive

ProsTough

Some report noisy brakes with these but so far I have had no problem with these. Some noise but seems to be getting better quickly. It is not annoying though. They fit my 2009 Deore V brake shoes. Huge improvement in dry braking on a CSS rim compared to the Koolstop dual compound pads on a standard Rigida Andra 30.

Questions & Answers (12)

Avid Shorty Ultimate Shorty compatability

By Neil

16 Jan 2021

Hi, I use Avid Ultimate Shorty cantilevers which seem to only accept a road type pad (and not a V brake pad)
Are there road pad equivalents of this pad or is there an alternative V brake type holder that will fit the Ultimate Shortys and take these pads please?

SJS Customer Service:

Thank you for your enquiry, these are only for CSS rims.

Regards WD 05/02/2021

are these compatible with carbon rims. If not what can i use to fit my s70c cantilever brakeset

By Stephen Burgess

20 Dec 2020

SJS Customer Service:

NO, these are not compatible with carbon fiber rims. We do not have a recommendation for an alternative which are safe to use on carbon rims

JK 23.12.20

Have the pins changed recently?

By matt

07 Sep 2018

I fitted a set 3 years ago and the pins sank right down.
The set I have now - the pins don't go all the way down.
The top 'loop' sits about 3mm proud of the pad. I am concerned that the pin will drop out. A friend said that the pin is a 'collapsable' type. Not sure what this means. If pins do come out is there a danger of the pad coming loose?

SJS Customer Service:

The pin should push all the way in with just a small section acting as a hook out of the top. Ensure the pin has correctly come out of the lower hole and that it is orientated correctly.

Thanks

Are these still in production? Is it necessary to stock up?

By Dave B

06 Apr 2018

SJS Customer Service:

Hi there,

We have no reason to suggest you would need to stock up on these.

Thanks

Are these the correct replacement for pads listed as part 13032 in my original Thorn invoice?

By Jonathan Bennett

12 Mar 2018

SJS Customer Service:

Hi there,

These are the correct pads for CSS rims.

Thanks

How do you tell when these blocks are worn to their limit?

By Brian

15 Feb 2018

Can you leave replacement until the little surface notches disappear completely?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi there,

Yes, as the notches disappear, its time to replace.

Thanks

How long will they last in the packet

By Rael

02 Oct 2017

I bought these as spares in 2010. I am no way close to wearing out the set that came with my Thorn Raven. How long will the spare set last before they become too old to use?

SJS Customer Service:

I think they'd have shelf life of decades.

Block Shoe

By Anonymous

31 Jul 2016

Will these blocks fit into Ashima 72m Cantilever Brake Block shoes?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

These Swissstop Blue blocks should fit fine into your 72mm Ashima cantilever brake block shoes.

Thanks.

How Many?

By da

02 Feb 2015

Does one get the four shown or just two?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

These brake blocks come as a pack of 4 as shown in the picture.

Thanks.

Where Is The Holder For These Blocks?

By e

02 Feb 2015

I need just the holder.

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

These blocks are designed as replacement blocks for any Shimano style V-brake holder. The holders are not available without pads I'm afraid so if you wanted to use these blocks you would have to buy a full set of pads and remove the inserts from them.

Thanks.

Do These Fit The Same As Shimano S70C Brake Pads?

By Luther

01 Dec 2014

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

Yes, these brake blocks will fit into the brake shoes the same as standard Shimano V-brake blocks like the S70C blocks.

Thanks.

Cantilever Compatibility

By Reuben

20 Jun 2014

Can these be used with cantilever brakes? I assume so, as they're the recommended pads for Rigida Grizzly CSS 700C rims, and I haven't seen many 700C tourers using v brakes compared with cantilevers.

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

As they are only the inserts you'll need to fit them to a cantilever compatible backing then they will work fine with cantilever brakes. V-brakes are less common on 700c wheels but the CSS sidewall is more popular on their 26" Andra rims.

Thanks.