International Cooling Fins Bicycle Brake Pads Black Compound Red Metal

The pad that started it all. The International pad was the first pad produced by Kool-Stop and is where Kool-Stop got its name from.  With circular fins which provide efficient cooling and less heat build up. A compound which is great for all weather conditions, but designed for dry riding conditions

Key Features:

Alloy cooling fins Anodized high gloss finish Rim friendly High friction co effcient = easy stopping Steady braking - low fade Stops short - wears long Length: 31.5 mm Weight: ca. 58 g/pair Made in the USA Supplied as a pair

Installation Instructions:

1. Clean rim surface before installing new pads
2. Place new Kool-Stop Pads into brake caliper arms and finger tighten nuts
3. Squeeze brake lever to allow correct pad to rim alignment; tighten the nuts.  Do not over tighten
4. Break In Pads.  Full stopping power may not develop until after several braking applications have conditioned the rim surface.  Proper "toe in" alignment prevents brake chatter
5. Check the pad and rim alignment after the pads are broken in and after every ride
6. Important: Do not ride the bike until the brakes are checked and functioning properly.  Designed for bicycle use only.  All Kool-Stop Pads meet or exceed C.P.S.C and D.I.N bicycle standards