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06-29-09, 03:42 PM
I am finishing up the replacement parts gathering stage of the restoration on my Viscount Aerospace Pro. The bike came with, and still has, Fibrax 269 brake pads.
First, the only place I can find them for sale is Fibrax in the UK and they do not ship to the USA.
Second, they also want about US $8.25 ea for the pads.
This will not be my daily rider but more of a Sunday rider bike for me. I am using the vintage aluminum rims on the bike. Is there a period looking brake pad that isn't near that expensive that is recommended?
Here is a pic of the 35 year old OEM pads.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/cb400bill/fibrax269004.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/cb400bill/fibrax269003.jpg
First, the only place I can find them for sale is Fibrax in the UK and they do not ship to the USA.
Second, they also want about US $8.25 ea for the pads.
This will not be my daily rider but more of a Sunday rider bike for me. I am using the vintage aluminum rims on the bike. Is there a period looking brake pad that isn't near that expensive that is recommended?
Here is a pic of the 35 year old OEM pads.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/cb400bill/fibrax269004.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/cb400bill/fibrax269003.jpg