Bicycle Mechanics - Replaceable Brake pads

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presfoxm
09-17-02, 09:29 AM
I need new break pads on Precious. I went to the LBS and they told me I had to replace not just the pad but also the metal part attached to the pad (unfortunately I don't know the name of that part). I have a sneaking suspicion though that I can just replace the pad itself since they have little screws in the pads. I have Shimano 105 componets.

Can I just replace the pad (with no metal)?

KleinMp99
09-17-02, 01:36 PM
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?threadid=14759



You um....posted the same thing twice.
bikeman
09-17-02, 01:53 PM
You may be able to use these pad inserts with 105, but I'm not positive about it.

go here to sheldonbrown (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakeshoes.html) and scroll down to Dura Ace/Ultegra Kool Stop pad replacements or Dura "Holder Kit" which is the whole pad and holder assembly. Kool Stop is a better compound than the stock Shimano stuff.

John E
09-17-02, 07:29 PM
Originally posted by bikeman
... Kool Stop is a better compound than the stock Shimano stuff.

Actually, Kool Stop is a MUCH better compound than the stock Shimano stuff.
presfoxm
09-18-02, 10:16 AM
Thank for more info. Did not realize I had posted this twice. Oops. Got good responses on both.