Bicycle Mechanics - Brake pad direction

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aywu
10-26-10, 02:19 PM
Bought 2 front brake pads today and when I got home I realized they're both 'left side' ones. Does it matter if I use a left brake pad on the right side (the arrows would be reversed)? Thanks!

CACycling
10-26-10, 02:22 PM
Having no idea what kind of pads these are or what type of brakes they are for it would be impossible to give a difinative answer but, as they are labled "left side", I'd assume there is a reason.
aywu
10-26-10, 02:27 PM
The brakes are off a 2009 Specialized Allez triple: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads (from their website). I'm just wondering if there would be any issues if I ride with them as it's inconvenient for me to head back to the bike shop.

531phile
10-26-10, 02:35 PM
It'll work, but not as well and might cause shrieking noises when braking.
caloso
10-26-10, 02:39 PM
Bought 2 front brake pads today and when I got home I realized they're both 'left side' ones. Does it matter if I use a left brake pad on the right side (the arrows would be reversed)? Thanks!

Do they fit in the shoes correctly? If so, it probably won't be a problem.
aywu
10-26-10, 04:57 PM
Yeah, they fit fine, just the V grooves are reversed on one side.
Bianchigirll
10-26-10, 05:15 PM
did you buy new holder and pads or just pads? if you install them wrong the pads could be ejected from the holders.

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