Originally Posted by djtilton1969

In any event, Walmart-style bikes in general have adequate brake pads. I don't know why you'd want to replace them before anything else -- even if higher end brake pads do stop better, the difference is going to be small.

my issue with the pads wasnt stopping distance...it was that they didnt work when wet (it was a commuter bike)...the pads that came stock would be adequate in dry weather if the brakes are properly set up

Doug in snowy iowa