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New brakes/pads

  • 20-03-2014 11:33am
    #1
    Jabel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭


    Had a couple of scary 'HOLY FCUK' :eek: moments this morning in the wet and while I suspected the brakes on my Cube Peleton Race (Shimano BR-R561) were not the greatest I really need to change either the brakes or the pads ASAP. Would rather just change the pads as money is tight so can anyone recommend a set of pads with good stopping power for reasonable money?
    Cheers


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  • #2
    Hmmzis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭Hmmzis


    From what I've tried so far for everyday use (training/commuting) and for reasonable money I can recommend the Clarks 55mm pads with white pad shoes (csp240). On CRC they're going for 9eur a pair with two extra pads.


  • #3
    nak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭nak


    Green Swisstop pads, bit pricey, but worth it.


  • #4
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    +1 for clarks, great performance for the money, but at the end I have installed salmon koolstops on the front for better grip in the wet.


  • #5
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    Another +1 on the clarks, though upgraded to Veloce brakes and pads recently. Also worth cleaning your rims regularly and checking your brake adjustment. I find the shoes need to be brought in with wear and cable stretch, and sometimes need to be re-aligned due to uneven wear.


  • #6
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    Koolstop Salmons for me. You still have longish braking times in the wet but a lot less rim wear.

    Also, when commuting in the wet, touch your brakes from time to time to keep the rims somewhat dry...


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  • #7
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    nak wrote: »
    Green Swisstop pads, bit pricey, but worth it.


    I have green swisstop on my bike for 15k km. They are about 50% worn.

    @€;22 for two pairs they are not cheap but are excellent value.

    Granted I don't commute and cycle in countryside for most part.


  • #8
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    Also, when commuting in the wet, touch your brakes from time to time to keep the rims somewhat dry...

    Particularly at the top of a steep hill ;)


  • #9
    No Pants
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,347 ✭✭✭No Pants


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    Also, when commuting in the wet, touch your brakes from time to time to keep the rims somewhat dry...
    This. As well as that, just factor in a couple of wheel revolutions to your braking distance while any water still there clears.


  • #10
    Craig06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭Craig06


    Swisstop green ghp 2 for me as well. Excellent for aluminium rims.


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