Review on 🔘 Dia Compe Opc-12 Cantilever Brake Pads (Black, Pack of 4) by Isaac Morales

I really don't like these pads. Braking performance is pretty poor and after a certain descent the pads make an unhealthy sandpaper-like noise and braking performance seems to disappear. As a result, a lot of black plaque remained on the rim. I have Shimano pads on another center brake bike and they are much better. I will try Kool Stops on this bike for comparison. UPDATE: Kool Stops is way better. So far I like modulation and stopping power. When I removed the Dia Compe pads they felt very stiff, like the old pads I removed from the bike. Maybe they are really old if they are in fact Dia Compe? In any case, I recommend Shimano or Kool Stop pads for cantilever brakes. Stay away from those dia compe.