I’m needing new road brake pads and a friend had told me to get swissstop pads. I think I have the removable cartridge style so can I just get new pads and slip them in?

Yes 🙂

Swissstop the best?

Kool Stop Salmons for the winter seem to be the pad d’jour.

Swiss stops if you are feeling flush, got on very well with the BBB blue compound on alloy rims, work well in the wet, and a lot more wallet friendly pricing.

Swisstop FTW every time.

Wiggle lifeline and give the money you save to the out of work marketeers charity.

Worth a try at 5 pound for 2 pairs

I opted for cheap Clarks pads last time I changed mine. Fine in the dry but shite in the wet. Really had to watch my speed compared with the stock Campag pads my groupset came with. Get the best you can afford, no point **** around with brakes.

I’ve used these for years across my road/cx bikes and for the money spot on… Wear just as well as the big names ..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4Pairs-8pcs-Road-Brake-Pad-Inserts-for-Shimano-Dura-Ace-/200918692632?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2ec7aff318

Few compound choices too ..

I have the Wiggle pads on my commuter and Sunday best, honestly can’t tell the difference between them and the shimanos they replaced.

There perfect in the dry and no more crap than others in he wet.

I finally got some Koolstop salmons t’other day and they really are as good as folk say, particularly in the wet.

Wiggle seemed the best bet, just remember not to toe them in as normal as they have a cleaning fin on the rear edge. Good modulation, but a lot more bite than any pads I’ve used before.

Wiggly salmon

Those Salmons are out of stock but I guess I could order some spares for when they do come in.

Have you looked here:

http://www.discobrakes.com/

I run them on my cx and road bikes, incredible value and performance to match.