Which brake blocks?

ben@31
ben@31 Posts: 2,327
edited January 2015 in Road buying advice
On sat I was cycling down a hill and heard a noise from the rear brake. Thought nothing of it... just some grit or the calliper moved to the side and rubbing a bit, maybe?

Then today I was doing some stuff near my parked up bike and out the corner of my eye noticed one brake block is worn down to the metal. Ah that'll explain it. I never thought id do enough cycling to go through an entire brake block :D

Anyway does anyone have any recommendations on what are the best stoppers? Or are they all pretty much the same?

Thanks.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    They tend to wear out every 1500-2000 miles (or less if riding in crappy weather, hills, in a city). I just use the Shimano Dura Ace ones as they aren't too expensive and are fine in all weathers.

    Some swear by swisstop green or coolstop salmon but they aren't cheap.
  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,223
    viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=13011814
  • holiver
    holiver Posts: 729
    Could try a small UK company like: http://www.uberbikecomponents.com
    2013 Kinesis Racelight T2
  • iron-clover
    iron-clover Posts: 737
    I would go for cartridge brake blocks so you can just change the rubber rather than the whole lot and then I just buy the shimano Dura Ace ones. I have used lots of cheap cartridge replacements but in this weather I get through a pair on the rear wheel in about a month, even with cleaning after most rides!!

    I find the DA pads have thicker rubber than the cheap ones (more to wear) and also wear slower. They're also cheap enough to keep using them.

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