Replacement Brake Shoes

Jonnyboy1

Hi, I've been browsing this forum for a few months now and have acquired lots of priceless information. I was wondering if someone would be able to provide a little advice with regards to upgrading my brakes on my Boardman road bike?

I'm currently using cheap Shimano blocks on my Tektro R358's but would like to upgrade to Swissstop Greens. I've found 4 Swissstops cartridge pads for £22 but I need to purchase brake shoes preferably in black and on a budget.

Having found these on ebay, I was wondering if they would be compatible with both my Tektros and Swissstops?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-Dura- ... _500wt_969

Thanks for your advice in advance!

skyd0g

Yes, they'll be fine with your Tektro's - and as long as the Swisstops you're looking at are 'Shimano Cartridge Compatible' you'll be fine. (Campag compatible are a slightly different shape).

Or there's these holders & pads + spare set of pads: http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/105/re460/kool-stop-re-460-ks-dura-holders-with-dual-compound-pads.html that will also work.

scazzer

In the process of buying some myself,these are good price for swisstop

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/105/92006_04_04/swissstop-flash-pro-insert-pads-green-shimano--2-pairs-.html or http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/BSSWFLPRO-GRE-4/swissstop_flash_pro_brake_pads___green_%28high_performance%29_pads___4_pads_%28brakeset%29

Jonnyboy1

Cheers for the advice folks. I ordered the cheap shoes from eBay yesterday and they arrived today, can't complain with that! Quality of the shoes seem decent for the price. Going to remove the cartridges and upgrade to Swissstops asap. Cheers for the link Scazzer