Clarks multi-compound rim pads VERY abrasive

freestyle_gus
freestyle_gus Posts: 120
edited January 2015 in Road general
I've heard anecdotally before that these pads can be on the abrasive side. But they're fairly cheap and stopping power is decent, certainly an improvement on the Tektro pads I had on there.

Just checked my pads after less than 200 miles (see attached image). That's a fair old amount of Alu rim in that there pad!

Needless to say I've now swapped them out!

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  • redvision
    redvision Posts: 2,958
    I had similar experience with the lifeline 'professional' brake pads from wiggle. Swapped them after just two rides due to what they were doing to the rims.

    Only ever use Swissstop now.
  • raboldi135
    raboldi135 Posts: 20
    I get brake pads from disco brakes. Cheap and reliable.

    I did use those Clarks pads and had the same problems.

    Try these, they're pretty good.

    http://www.discobrakes.com/?s=0&t=2&c=52&p=283&tb=001
  • freestyle_gus
    freestyle_gus Posts: 120
    Thanks all. I'll bear those in mind.

    Just been out for a soggy ride with some new Kool Stop's. Pretty impressed so far :)
  • buckmulligan
    buckmulligan Posts: 1,031
    Yeah, it's a trade off between pad life and rim life. If you have soft rims, get softer pads unless you fancy replacing your wheels every year!
  • mugensi
    mugensi Posts: 559
    I removed by Clarkes pads too for the same reasons and fitted Swiss stop pads which have a slightly better initial cold bite (I think)

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