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Old 05-16-14 | 08:22 AM
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aggst1
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Bikes: 1996 Marinoni Leggero, 1978 Bianchi Superleggera, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 2007 Specialized Rockhopper

Which way to install brake pads?

Having the day off today and since it is raining I decided to finally replace the brake pads on my 70s Bianchi Superleggera. The calipers are Campagnolo super/nuovo record and I replaced the pads with salmon Kool-Stop pads.

After I completed the job I realized that my pads may not be properly installed. Although everything is working as it should, should the brake shoe be facing the other way? I mean so that during braking the pad will go up against the end of the shoe? The way it is now the pad will tend to come off the shoe, right?

Kinda hard to describe so please see the picture below. Do I have them backwards? Does the same apply for the front?

Please advise.

Thanks in advance

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