Zipp Carbon Brake Pads

Zipp Carbon Brake Pads are highly recommended for all ZIPP rims and wheelsets. ZIPP Carbon/Carbon pads are engineered for optimal performance and rim longevity under all (including extreme) conditions with both Silica-Ceramic and Aluminum braking surfaces. ZIPP Carbon/Carbon pads are also recommended for use with non-ZIPP products. ZIPP Carbon/Carbon pad will increase the performance and longevity of any high performance wheel.

After some 14 months of research and development in cooperation with Kool Stop, BP-Amoco, SGL-Hitco and numerous others, Zipp has developed the world's first thermally conductive, low temperature brake pad. Many have formulated pads with cork for carbon rims, but this only serves to lower brake temperatures through low coefficient of friction, and therefore poor braking performance and feel. With input from SGL-Hitco, manufacturer of the over 90% of the carbon-carbon brake discs used in Formula 1 auto racing, Zipp has developed a compound utilizing a matrix of high thermal conductivity PITCH based graphite fibers, high cross-linking carbon molecules, and ultra-high performance Mesophase Pitch Graphite. Previously reserved only for aerospace and satellite usage, these materials exhibit heat transfer properties roughly 2-3 times that of copper and at less than one-fifth the weight. 1 pair. For use with cartridge type brakes such as Shimano Ultegra and Dura Ace.

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb.