Stupid Question - Brake Pads

mattrsa
mattrsa Posts: 143
edited August 2010 in Commuting general
Hey Guys

It come to the time where i need to replace the brake pads on my trek1.2 but I don't have a clue which ones I need, tried to google it but could not find any info

Just after you standard replacement pads, can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks
Matt
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    mattrsa wrote:
    Hey Guys

    It come to the time where i need to replace the brake pads on my trek1.2 but I don't have a clue which ones I need, tried to google it but could not find any info

    Just after you standard replacement pads, can someone point me in the right direction?

    Thanks
    Matt

    Any Shimano road pads should work just fine. I have these ones:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OBE-Shimano-Dura- ... _862wt_898

    I've found them to be excellent, and a significant upgrade over the standard ones.
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  • zrazzle
    zrazzle Posts: 79
    Can I rudely intrude here and ask the same question but for a specialised Globe hybrid?

    Or will these ones be ok for mine too?

    :)

    thanks!
  • gaz545
    gaz545 Posts: 493
    We need to know what brake blocks you have. Shimano 105 for example.
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    gaz545 wrote:
    We need to know what brake blocks you have. Shimano 105 for example.

    Unfortunately the spec just lists 'dual pivot brake calipers' without giving a make or any additional info.

    Post a picture of your current brakes blocks.
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  • mattrsa
    mattrsa Posts: 143
    pics

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  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Well, they *look* like 105-style compatible ones.... But, if you really want to help us help you, take the bike out into the daylight, force the flash to on, set macro mode if you have it, and take a picture directly from the side while holding the thing steady.

    P.S. If they are 105-compatible then I'd just go for Kool Stop pads without the holder.


    [Edit]: Actually, they look like you've got plenty of material left... why are you changing?
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  • mattrsa
    mattrsa Posts: 143
    yeah sorry I know the pic ain't great, the bike is locked in the basement and I don't have the time to take it out. Might take a pic after I have ridden home tonight.
    Tried with flash and that did not work either.

    Will post another pic later
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  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Fair enough. They're *probably* compatible with these
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    They're tektro-style blocks with the allen bolt, so any 'road' pads should fit. You can also buy integrated blocks/pads and swap the whole assembly.
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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    Any pads that don't say campag fit will be fine. I'm loving my swissstop green flash pro at the moment. Seem to be holding up better that koolstops but still rim friendly.
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    prawny wrote:
    Any pads that don't say campag fit will be fine. I'm loving my swissstop green flash pro at the moment. Seem to be holding up better that koolstops but still rim friendly.

    My thoughts exactly.

    I was using Koolstop Salmons before, but the swisstops are head and shoulders above them.
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  • georgee
    georgee Posts: 537
    Koolstop Salmons (the pink ones) generally regarded as the best of the road pads. they're designed for the wet and wear faster but as a result they brake far better than shimano ones.
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    georgee wrote:
    Koolstop Salmons (the pink ones) generally regarded as the best of the road pads.

    That's why I started using them. The SwissStop greens are better though. I find the stopping power just as good and the wear rate is much better.
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  • navt
    navt Posts: 374
    I swear by Decathlon road pads.
  • Zachariah
    Zachariah Posts: 782
    I changed my worn Tektro pads recently for some Koolstop Salmons. £12 for the pads, or so I thought.

    Except my allen key wasn't quite up to the task, and managed to strip the heads of all the bolts holding the old pads in! I had to fork out another £13 for another set of shoes.

    Don't do what I did. Make sure you have the correct tools and you can easily remove your current pads before you buy anything. Get some grease for the screws, too.

    Also, make sure your new pads have the correct 'toe-in'. Unless you like squeaky brakes.
  • andrewc3142
    andrewc3142 Posts: 906
    Koolstop salmon to date, but based on comments here and elsewhere I may try the Swissstop green ones next - seem pricey though.

    The worst of all in my experience are the Shimano 105 pads. OK in the dry, but when it rains it's like having no brakes.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    The toe-in is adjusted with the washer and the main attachment of the blocks.

    I don't think it's specific to certain pads.

    Happy to be corrected though!
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