Gear up with Kool stop brakes where Made-in-USA quality meets road-worthy performance. Built for riders who want reliable, responsive braking whether you’re commuting, trail riding or hustling downhill. These brakes deliver consistent stopping power without breaking the bank or your confidence.

Kool-Stop International was founded in 1977 in Oregon in the United States. What started off making industrial friction parts grew into a global specialist in bicycle brake pads. Early innovation like an internal backbone heat-sink pad laid the foundation for reliable performance in all riding styles. Most production, from compounds to tooling, is still done in Oregon, ensuring tight control over durability and safety.

That history matters when you're out riding. The compounds, shapes and materials that Kool stop has refined over decades mean you get brakes that last longer, work better in wet weather, and treat your rims and rotors kindly, all without needing a pro mechanic to install or maintain them.

• Kool stop Brakes

• Crafted in Oregon, Made for the World Kool-Stop controls manufacturing locally for its key compounds and moulding, so you get consistent quality and lots of testing.
• Compounds selected for your ride There are organic, sintered, electric bike and special rim-friendly compounds so you can match the pad material to riding style, weather and wheel type for safer stopping.
• Innovative features you’ll notice Designs like aluminium back-plates and cooling pins help reduce heat build-up especially under heavy braking or long descents, keeping brake feel stable and avoiding fade.
• Kind to rims and rotors Many pads are designed to be rim friendly with organic blends, protecting rim tracks. Rotor friendly compounds reduce wear and keep braking smooth and quiet.