Better pads ?

Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

On Feb 17, 8:53 pm, Andy wrote:
Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

Mine squeal from day one. It looks like the canti bosses are not
mounted too symmetrically, making alignment tricky.

But they stop the bike (when I *need* to stop, that is) - and I don't
need a bell :-)

On Feb 18, 4:53*am, Andy wrote:
Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

If you cleaned the rims on your bike, say every 85 miles, the brake
blocks would never start squealing. This tip comes with a big invoice
and a secret handshake.

Andre Jute
http://members.lycos.co.uk/fiultra/Andre%20Jute's%20Utopia%20Kranich.pdf

On Feb 18, 4:15*am, Andre Jute wrote:
On Feb 18, 4:53*am, Andy wrote:

Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

If you cleaned the rims on your bike, say every 85 miles, the brake
blocks would never start squealing. This tip comes with a big invoice
and a secret handshake.

Andre Jutehttp://members.lycos.co.uk/fiultra/Andre%20Jute's%20Utopia%20Kranich.pdf

I will try it and see.

My bike is outdoors a lot too.

Andy

On Feb 17, 11:25*pm, Dan O wrote:
On Feb 17, 8:53 pm, Andy wrote:

Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

Mine squeal from day one. *It looks like the canti bosses are not
mounted too symmetrically, making alignment tricky.

But they stop the bike (when I *need* to stop, that is) - and I don't
need a bell :-)

I looked at my Raleigh rims and they have grooves where the pads
contact.

I don't know if that is a design feature or just part of the
manufacturing process.

Andy

On 2/18/2011 7:17 AM, Andy wrote:
On Feb 17, 11:25 pm, Dan wrote:
On Feb 17, 8:53 pm, wrote:

Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

Mine squeal from day one. It looks like the canti bosses are not
mounted too symmetrically, making alignment tricky.

But they stop the bike (when I *need* to stop, that is) - and I don't
need a bell :-)

I looked at my Raleigh rims and they have grooves where the pads
contact.

I don't know if that is a design feature or just part of the
manufacturing process.

My Mavics have a groove as well. Not sure what it's for - maybe weight
reduction or something. As long as it's manufactured there and not worn
into the rim, it's probably fine.

For the brakes, I'd go with the Kool Stops as well.

On Feb 18, 7:44*am, Duane Hebert wrote:
On 2/18/2011 7:17 AM, Andy wrote:









On Feb 17, 11:25 pm, Dan *wrote:
On Feb 17, 8:53 pm, *wrote:

Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

Mine squeal from day one. *It looks like the canti bosses are not
mounted too symmetrically, making alignment tricky.

But they stop the bike (when I *need* to stop, that is) - and I don't
need a bell :-)

I looked at my Raleigh rims and they have grooves where the pads
contact.

I don't know if that is a design feature or just part of the
manufacturing process.

My Mavics have a groove as well. *Not sure what it's for - maybe weight
reduction or something. *As long as it's manufactured there and not worn
into the rim, it's probably fine.

For the brakes, I'd go with the Kool Stops as well.

A single groove is most likely a wear indicator.

On Feb 18, 12:25*am, Dan O wrote:
On Feb 17, 8:53 pm, Andy wrote:

Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

Mine squeal from day one. *It looks like the canti bosses are not
mounted too symmetrically, making alignment tricky.

But they stop the bike (when I *need* to stop, that is) - and I don't
need a bell :-)

VO has an adjustable canti pad holder, if you have the stud type. Or
KS "cross pads." I have the VO's with salmon inserts on one bike and
the "cross pads" on the other and they both work great.

nate

On 2/18/2011 9:33 AM, landotter wrote:
On Feb 18, 7:44 am, Duane wrote:
On 2/18/2011 7:17 AM, Andy wrote:









On Feb 17, 11:25 pm, Dan wrote:
On Feb 17, 8:53 pm, wrote:

Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

Mine squeal from day one. It looks like the canti bosses are not
mounted too symmetrically, making alignment tricky.

But they stop the bike (when I *need* to stop, that is) - and I don't
need a bell :-)

I looked at my Raleigh rims and they have grooves where the pads
contact.

I don't know if that is a design feature or just part of the
manufacturing process.

My Mavics have a groove as well. Not sure what it's for - maybe weight
reduction or something. As long as it's manufactured there and not worn
into the rim, it's probably fine.

For the brakes, I'd go with the Kool Stops as well.

A single groove is most likely a wear indicator.

That's what I thought at first but they are usually painted black. This
one is the same burnished aluminum as the rest of the rim. You're
probably right though.

On Feb 18, 6:44*am, Duane Hebert wrote:
On 2/18/2011 7:17 AM, Andy wrote:





On Feb 17, 11:25 pm, Dan *wrote:
On Feb 17, 8:53 pm, *wrote:

Does someone sell some better quality brake shoes?

Something that doesn't start squealing after a hundred miles would be
nice.

Mine squeal from day one. *It looks like the canti bosses are not
mounted too symmetrically, making alignment tricky.

But they stop the bike (when I *need* to stop, that is) - and I don't
need a bell :-)

I looked at my Raleigh rims and they have grooves where the pads
contact.

I don't know if that is a design feature or just part of the
manufacturing process.

My Mavics have a groove as well. *Not sure what it's for - maybe weight
reduction or something.

Probably a wear indicator.
DR