2010 Specialized Allez Brake pads

PatBoySlim
PatBoySlim Posts: 16
edited July 2011 in Road beginners
Hi ,

I have a 2010 Specialized Allez triple since the beggining of the year and out on a run a club member advised me to remove the standard Shimano pads as the collect the filings and wear the rim and there not the best for stopping power.

I have been advised to use the Koolstop pads but im not sure which ones i need for my bike.

I have found these (see links below) any advice would be good.

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/10 ... -pads.html

or

http://www.dotbike.com/p/3112?utm_sourc ... mpaign=FGL

Comments

  • mustol
    mustol Posts: 134
    I've got the same bike and replaced the original pads with Aztec Road brake blocks. I'm not sure how they compare to others, but they're far better than the original Allez pads. Braking power's improved, they're smoother, quieter and they don't pick up the filings either. Whichever make you get, I'm sure you'll find new brake blocks are one of the best value upgrades you'll ever make to your bike!
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Yes, any Shimano cartridge type will be a big improvement on your existing pads. The dual compound or pink 'salmon' type are very good, but do tend to wear a bit quicker.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • rich164h
    rich164h Posts: 433
    mustol wrote:
    Whichever make you get, I'm sure you'll find new brake blocks are one of the best value upgrades you'll ever make to your bike!

    Yep, that and a decent pair of grippy tyres to aid both cornering and braking. No point in having the best brake pads in the world if every time you squeeze the lever the tyres instantly lose grip.

    Getting rid of the Conti Ultra Sports that came as standard on mine and replacing with Michelin Pro 3 Race was like night and day.
  • rich164h
    rich164h Posts: 433
    mustol wrote:
    Whichever make you get, I'm sure you'll find new brake blocks are one of the best value upgrades you'll ever make to your bike!

    Yep, that and a decent pair of grippy tyres to aid both cornering and braking. No point in having the best brake pads in the world if every time you squeeze the lever the tyres instantly lose grip.

    Getting rid of the Conti Ultra Sports that came as standard on mine and replacing with Michelin Pro 3 Race was like night and day.
  • dragonontheedge
    dragonontheedge Posts: 496
    I have just ditched the standard calipers and pads from my Allez.

    Shimano 105 calipers and pads have made a vast improvement to the braking.

    I regularly remove my pads and re-face them with a file. Ok it means they wear out quicker but the improvement it brings is well worth it..

    Al
    Hey, maybe you haven't been keeping up on current events, but we just got our asses kicked, pal!
  • zoso7
    zoso7 Posts: 66
    I actually just did this earlier in the week and have ridden my new brake blocks once and they are quieter and grippier.

    out of the 2 links you attached you require the first ones from UKbikestore, which is where I ordered from, ordered them at 9 on Monday morning and had them by Tuesday morning so would recommend them. These come with the brake shoes included so when replacing you just need to get the inserts.

    The second link you have attached are for V-Type brakes, which you dont have.

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