Thread: So, what brake pads to use?
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Old 01-13-11 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
I know I'm gonna take some abuse for this....
Oh, I'm not going to abuse you, but I do disagree. Long reach cheapo aluminum sidepulls are hardly an upgrade over long reach steel sidepulls. IMHO grabbier brake shoes are a real improvement in braking power.
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