Mavic carbon wheel brake pads are specifically designed to optimize braking performance and safety when used with Mavic carbon wheels. These pads are engineered to provide excellent stopping power, modulation, and durability while minimizing wear on the carbon braking surface2.
Key Considerations for Mavic Carbon Wheel Brake Pads
- Material and Compound: Mavic typically uses SwissStop’s Flash Pro Yellow King compound in their carbon brake pads. This compound is known for its performance in both wet and dry conditions, as well as its balance of stopping power, modulation and longevity4.
- Compatibility: Mavic carbon brake pads are designed to be compatible with standard brake pad holders, such as those used by Shimano and SRAM. However, it’s important to ensure that you select the correct version for your specific brake system (e.g., Shimano/SRAM or Campagnolo)4.
- Specific Recommendations: Mavic advises using their own (SwissStop) yellow pads with their carbon wheels, particularly the Cosmic Carbone Ultimate and CC40 c wheels. Alternative pads may void the wheel’s warranty and could potentially damage the braking surface3.
- Residue: Some users have noted that the yellow pads can leave a yellow residue on the rims, though this does not affect performance
