Originally Posted by
tj90
Can I use any holder - shimano or campy pre, post 2000 on my calipers? I measured my calipers as having a 8mm wide slot. LBS cant seem to give me straight answer cause they are not familiar with campy. I would think any holder that fits in the 8mm slot would work. Is that correct?
What makes shimano holders different than campy? What is the difference between campy pre- post- 2000?
I'm fairly certain that just about any holder will work with the corresponding pads. Certainly, post-2000 Campy holders (with post-2000 compatible pads) will work in pre-2000 Campy brakes. Since the market for post-2000 Campy compatible pads is much larger than the market for pre-2000 Campy compatible pads, this is a good way to go, particularly if you have Carbon wheels.
The major difference between Shimano and Campy holders is that the Shimano ones have a bolt that holds the pad in place. There may be other differences, such as dimensions, as well. The upper end Campy holders are designed for use with a conical washer which allows a wide range of adjustment (especially toe-in). I don't know if Shimano has this.
The shape of the pre-2000 Campy pads is different. They seem to be fatter in the middle, while the post-2000 pads seem to be slightly curved to follow the curvature of the rim. I have not measured, but I assume the dimensions are different as well.
At some point in time, Campy switched from using an allen/hex bolt for affixing the holder to a T25 Torx bolt. However, the old hex bolt an associated washers will work with newer holders.