Cartridge V-brake pad
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Cartridge V-brake pad
Hi,
I need to replace the brake pads on my new bike and bought V-brake shoe/pad assembly which allows you to just replace the rubber pad in the future.
One thing I noticed is the pads which came with my bike had the bolt in the middle of the break pad to hold it to the calipers. But the new brake shoe has the bolt slightly more to the front of the shoe. Does that matter at all ?
Thanks
I need to replace the brake pads on my new bike and bought V-brake shoe/pad assembly which allows you to just replace the rubber pad in the future.
One thing I noticed is the pads which came with my bike had the bolt in the middle of the break pad to hold it to the calipers. But the new brake shoe has the bolt slightly more to the front of the shoe. Does that matter at all ?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by mbakernet
Hi,
I need to replace the brake pads on my new bike and bought V-brake shoe/pad assembly which allows you to just replace the rubber pad in the future.
One thing I noticed is the pads which came with my bike had the bolt in the middle of the break pad to hold it to the calipers. But the new brake shoe has the bolt slightly more to the front of the shoe. Does that matter at all ?
Thanks
I need to replace the brake pads on my new bike and bought V-brake shoe/pad assembly which allows you to just replace the rubber pad in the future.
One thing I noticed is the pads which came with my bike had the bolt in the middle of the break pad to hold it to the calipers. But the new brake shoe has the bolt slightly more to the front of the shoe. Does that matter at all ?
Thanks
BTW - good idea to use those that allow replacement of only the rubber pad. I could never see throwing the steel part away when all that is worn is the pad.
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The longer side is the 'tail' helps with the 'toeing' action of the pad.
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ok. thanks guys.
Should the pads always be toed in a little as a rule ? Doesn't seem like the ones that were on the bike originally were really toed in...(but I noticed the brakes were noisy sometimes).
THANKS
Should the pads always be toed in a little as a rule ? Doesn't seem like the ones that were on the bike originally were really toed in...(but I noticed the brakes were noisy sometimes).
THANKS
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BTW - good idea to use those that allow replacement of only the rubber pad. I could never see throwing the steel part away when all that is worn is the pad.
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Originally Posted by mbakernet
ok. thanks guys.
Should the pads always be toed in a little as a rule ? Doesn't seem like the ones that were on the bike originally were really toed in...(but I noticed the brakes were noisy sometimes).
THANKS
Should the pads always be toed in a little as a rule ? Doesn't seem like the ones that were on the bike originally were really toed in...(but I noticed the brakes were noisy sometimes).
THANKS
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Originally Posted by MudPie
I've read that toeing on V-brakes are not necessary, although it's an easy process. I usually slip a thin piece of cardboard, or a few business cards to create the toe.
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Originally Posted by jeff williams
Has to be done on V's as well.
Last edited by shane45; 07-10-05 at 03:56 AM.
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In my experience with all kinds of rim brakes, I have found that there are no rules. If they squeal, squeak or groan, you do what you have to to make them stop. That said, the more a brake is toed in the less power the brake will have against the rim.
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Originally Posted by CRUM
In my experience with all kinds of rim brakes, I have found that there are no rules. If they squeal, squeak or groan, you do what you have to to make them stop. That said, the more a brake is toed in the less power the brake will have against the rim.