Brake Blocks Worn? What Type?

Soni

Hi Guys,

Whilst out riding last week with some mates, my front brakes were making a grinding noise and I said it sounds like my brake blocks need replacing, one said its just probably the crap off the road (it was raining bad) but taking a look at the blocks they look pretty worn to me?

What do you reckon, need replacing?

They are obviously Shimano Ultegra as its the full gruppo, and has it written in big letters over the caliper, but what type? From memory I believe they were 6700?






Are these the correct ones to replace? http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... r-ec041613

cycleclinic

I would replace with Azec pads road plus or Koolstops. Shimano pads are O/K but you don't have to use them. Aztec are cheaper too.

maringirl

Aztecs tend to be harsh on rims but very grippy

antfly

You only need to replace the pad, not the whole thing.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... r-ec030619

Soni

antfly wrote:

You only need to replace the pad, not the whole thing.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... r-ec030619

Cheers mate but ive just ordered them online doh!!!

Would those Dura Ace 7900 inserts have fitted the Ultegra 6700 housings?

antfly

Most certainly.

desweller

Plenty of life left in those. The notches in the pads are wear indicators; when they disappear it's time to replace the pads.

keef66

DesWeller wrote:

Plenty of life left in those. The notches in the pads are wear indicators; when they disappear it's time to replace the pads.

In which case I'd say the one on the left is definitely due for replacement, so fit a new pair

desweller

keef66 wrote:

DesWeller wrote:

Plenty of life left in those. The notches in the pads are wear indicators; when they disappear it's time to replace the pads.

In which case I'd say the one on the left is definitely due for replacement, so fit a new pair

Pff. Wimp. Buy a new pair and replace when necessary, not before. 10 minute job, after all; may as well get the most out of them!

mamba80

Stupid comment! a decent ride in the wet with a few hills - not uncommon - would have the brake shoes in the rims... all for the sake of a tenner.

Soni

Hi Guys, I ordered 2 sets from Evans, not here yet but will be replacing all when received.

desweller

mamba80 wrote:

Stupid comment! a decent ride in the wet with a few hills - not uncommon - would have the brake shoes in the rims... all for the sake of a tenner.

Nonsense.

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Loads left. Certainly a hell of a lot more than one ride.

Soni

There was definetely scraping coming from the front when applying the front brakes the other night as stated above......

Just received the delivery from Evans this afternoon with 2 new sets.