Bicycle Mechanics - Replacement V-Brake pad cartridges...some fit all?

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jeff williams
03-18-05, 09:00 PM
In a pinch, used Shimano XTR block in my Jagwire holders.
Fit fine, Jagwire has better pads, if you run XTR cartridge, maybe check them out.

http://www.jagwire.com.tw/brakepads_index.htm

I figure it saves maybe 5$ per fit replacement instead of whole blocks.

Michel Gagnon
03-19-05, 02:57 PM
As far as I know, all v-brake pads are the same size.
Doctor Morbius
03-19-05, 03:23 PM
In a pinch, used Shimano XTR block in my Jagwire holders.
Fit fine, Jagwire has better pads, if you run XTR cartridge, maybe check them out.

http://www.jagwire.com.tw/brakepads_index.htm

I figure it saves maybe 5$ per fit replacement instead of whole blocks.There is another advantage of buying just the pads as opposed to buying the whole cartridge. You won't have to adjust them after installation. Of course, that is based on the assumption that they were properly adjusted to begin with.

jeff williams
03-19-05, 04:19 PM
As far as I know, all v-brake pads are the same size.

Michel, if you see any lbs eastcoast stocking Jagwire can you pm me, westcoast no supplier for the 'advanced' design.

Why I'm on the XTR. They are o.k...