Replacement pads - Sora + Koolstop

feemackenzie
feemackenzie Posts: 130
edited August 2018 in Road beginners
I'd like to replace my Sora 2013 brake pads with Koolstop Salmons. Question - does anyone know if the Sora 2013 brake cartridges will accept the Koolstop?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-dura-aceultegra105-pair-of-cartridge-inserts/
Felt z95 - loving my first road bike

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  • No Sweat
    No Sweat Posts: 103
    I'd be surprised if Sora brakes had cartridge pads.. I think the standard pads are a 'one-piece' item.

    Replace the original pads with a decent set of cartridge pads (you'll need to buy a set with the metal holders to begin with) and you will notice a big improvement in braking control.
  • feemackenzie
    feemackenzie Posts: 130
    I'll look closely today as i think they have a small grub screw - if not, I've ordered the pads and can pick up some metal holders from LBS
    Felt z95 - loving my first road bike
  • feemackenzie
    feemackenzie Posts: 130
    Update.

    Sora 2013 pads are cartridge-type and accept Koolstop salmons nicely.

    Replaced while fitting Gatorskins - wheels off, pads out without removing holders, new pads in, wheel on and small adjustment using barrel adjuster.

    Gatorskins were tight to fit but look good.

    Happy days!
    Felt z95 - loving my first road bike
  • No Sweat
    No Sweat Posts: 103
    No Sweat wrote:
    I'd be surprised if Sora brakes had cartridge pads.. I think the standard pads are a 'one-piece' item.
    My apologies, that's the last time I look at the pictures on the shimano website!
  • Colin - SPGXCC
    Colin - SPGXCC Posts: 2
    No Sweat wrote:
    No Sweat wrote:
    I'd be surprised if Sora brakes had cartridge pads.. I think the standard pads are a 'one-piece' item.
    My apologies, that's the last time I look at the pictures on the shimano website!

    No sweat, you are right (in my case) as my Sora brakes (2015) ARE a one piece and yes, they are dreadful. No have a carbon 105 but will be using the Sora bike as a winter bike so need to change those horrid brakes. Some say you can get Swiss-stop cartridges with the metal holder to fit. Now searching.
  • Colin - SPGXCC
    Colin - SPGXCC Posts: 2
    Colin - SPGXCC wrote:
    No Sweat wrote:
    No Sweat wrote:
    I'd be surprised if Sora brakes had cartridge pads.. I think the standard pads are a 'one-piece' item.
    My apologies, that's the last time I look at the pictures on the shimano website!

    No sweat, you are right (in my case) as my Sora brakes (2015) ARE a one piece and yes, they are dreadful. No have a carbon 105 but will be using the Sora bike as a winter bike so need to change those horrid brakes. Some say you can get Swiss-stop cartridges with the metal holder to fit. Now searching.

    Oops, just noticed that this thread is from 2013. :D
  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,223
    These http://www.swissstop.com/brakepads/rimb ... shpro/bxp/

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