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Can 7800 Brake pads be used on 7700 Brakes?
Since Shimano 7800 pads are made wit ha different material that increases
stopping in wet weather is there any reason won can' t use them on the 7700? Thanks, Barb |
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Can 7800 Brake pads be used on 7700 Brakes?
On Wed, 7 Dec 2005 22:17:50 -0800, "Barbara L"
wrote: Since Shimano 7800 pads are made wit ha different material that increases stopping in wet weather is there any reason won can' t use them on the 7700? Thanks, Barb If they fit, you could use them. But, many of the regulars here, recommend Kool Stop Salmon pads. Here, take a look: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakeshoes.html I have them on both of my bikes, and I am very happy with them. On the old [1976] road bike, the improvement was obvious. On my LeMond, they stop good, wear well, and don't seem to hold any rim damaging road crap. Highly recommended! Life is Good! Jeff |
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Can 7800 Brake pads be used on 7700 Brakes?
One issue I had with the kool stops was where the kool stop pad flared out
as I'd prefer to use Kool stop and had on mtn bikes in years past. The LBS said to stick with the DA pads. I switch wheels from training to Zipp race wheels and it became a noticeable. Do all the Kool stop flare out. Any suggestions besides trying to shave it off with a razor blade & a finger or to in the process. Thanks Barb "Jeff Starr" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Dec 2005 22:17:50 -0800, "Barbara L" wrote: Since Shimano 7800 pads are made wit ha different material that increases stopping in wet weather is there any reason won can' t use them on the 7700? Thanks, Barb If they fit, you could use them. But, many of the regulars here, recommend Kool Stop Salmon pads. Here, take a look: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakeshoes.html I have them on both of my bikes, and I am very happy with them. On the old [1976] road bike, the improvement was obvious. On my LeMond, they stop good, wear well, and don't seem to hold any rim damaging road crap. Highly recommended! Life is Good! Jeff |
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Can 7800 Brake pads be used on 7700 Brakes?
What do you mean by "flare out"? Do you mean the "scraper tip" thingie"
Take it off with a utility knife if razors scare you or just readjust your brakes. Otherwise, go old school with some Continentals, no "flare" whatsoever, though they'd look a bit goofy with DA calipers. :P http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakeshoes.html#dura |
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Can 7800 Brake pads be used on 7700 Brakes?
Barbara L wrote:
One issue I had with the kool stops was where the kool stop pad flared out as I'd prefer to use Kool stop and had on mtn bikes in years past. The LBS said to stick with the DA pads. I switch wheels from training to Zipp race wheels and it became a noticeable. Do all the Kool stop flare out. Any suggestions besides trying to shave it off with a razor blade & a finger or to in the process. Thanks Barb "Jeff Starr" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Dec 2005 22:17:50 -0800, "Barbara L" wrote: Since Shimano 7800 pads are made wit ha different material that increases stopping in wet weather is there any reason won can' t use them on the 7700? Thanks, Barb If they fit, you could use them. But, many of the regulars here, recommend Kool Stop Salmon pads. Here, take a look: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakeshoes.html I have them on both of my bikes, and I am very happy with them. On the old [1976] road bike, the improvement was obvious. On my LeMond, they stop good, wear well, and don't seem to hold any rim damaging road crap. Highly recommended! Life is Good! Jeff "Plow tips". A dumb idea for an otherwise good pad. I take them off with a bench grinder. A piece of blocked sandpaper or something sharp works. Wet the cutting edge! BTW, the 7800 DA pads fit and they're an improved material, though not as good or good value as the Kool-stops. My suspicion is that they are only one version of the pad plus one for ceramic and one for carbon rims. Robin Hubert |
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Can 7800 Brake pads be used on 7700 Brakes?
Robin Hubert wrote:
Barbara L wrote: One issue I had with the kool stops was where the kool stop pad flared out as I'd prefer to use Kool stop and had on mtn bikes in years past. The LBS said to stick with the DA pads. I switch wheels from training to Zipp race wheels and it became a noticeable. Do all the Kool stop flare out. Any suggestions besides trying to shave it off with a razor blade & a finger or to in the process. Thanks Barb "Jeff Starr" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Dec 2005 22:17:50 -0800, "Barbara L" wrote: Since Shimano 7800 pads are made wit ha different material that increases stopping in wet weather is there any reason won can' t use them on the 7700? Thanks, Barb If they fit, you could use them. But, many of the regulars here, recommend Kool Stop Salmon pads. Here, take a look: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakeshoes.html I have them on both of my bikes, and I am very happy with them. On the old [1976] road bike, the improvement was obvious. On my LeMond, they stop good, wear well, and don't seem to hold any rim damaging road crap. Highly recommended! Life is Good! Jeff "Plow tips". A dumb idea for an otherwise good pad. I take them off with a bench grinder. eh? why? have you ever bothered to consider the nature of their operation? do you ever ride in the wet? they're there for a purpose - they reduce the amount of grit getting trapped under the pad and abrading the rim. particularly on the first series shimano dual pivots where the built-in angle of toe seemed specifically designed for grit catching. A piece of blocked sandpaper or something sharp works. Wet the cutting edge! BTW, the 7800 DA pads fit and they're an improved material, though not as good or good value as the Kool-stops. My suspicion is that they are only one version of the pad plus one for ceramic and one for carbon rims. Robin Hubert |
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