Brake Upgrade Advice

russello
russello Posts: 102
edited October 2010 in Road beginners
I currently have a tiagra specced Giant as a winter bike, and could do with some advice on how best to upgrade the brakes, using the exisitng calipers.

I would appreciate a guide on what pads will work with a tiagra caliper.

Thanks.......

Comments

  • dmch2
    dmch2 Posts: 731
    Shimano fit swissstop green will do the job nicely. I've heard good things about koolstop as well but not seen a direct comparison.
    2010 Trek 1.5 Road - swissstop green, conti GP4000S
    2004 Marin Muirwoods Hybrid
  • nmcgann
    nmcgann Posts: 1,780
    Koolstop Salmon pads will do the trick - very good in winter conditions. They don't pick up tiny bits of aluminium from the rims either which all the Shimano pads are prone to doing.

    I think the tiagra pads are 1-piece shoe+pad, so you will need shoes for the new pads too.

    I really like the dual-compound black/salmon koolstop pads too, they are a bit "sharper" feeling in the dry as the black compound is harder.
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    "Because the cycling is pain. The cycling is soul crushing pain."
  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    Yes, a world of difference if you fit new brake blocks. They make you go on average 5kph faster and reduce punctures and improve your climbing ability.
  • domhopson
    domhopson Posts: 259
    Koolstop Salmons. Best Pads I've used out of the many I've tried

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