Originally Posted by
xtoefur
I'll change it to unofficial then. I just wanna know if there's a thread that is all about brakes.
It works better IMHO to have each thread be about one, specific question. Your question about Avid BB5 pads is a good thread topic. Then start another thread for whatever the next question is.
I suppose you could try some Kool Stop pads. They are a good brand.
Was your stopping power good-enough when the bike was new? Kool Stop is a good brand, but I don't think their pads will markedly increase the stopping power of a BB5 setup.