OK, I'm now confused. My brake pads squeak like crazy (front only, not sure why, cleaned, set camber, etc) and wet weather stopping isn't very good. So I went in search of replacements. I have Tektro linear pull brakes on my Giant Escape City. One thing that they don't do very well is list things for Hybrids, everything falls under "road" or "MTB". Anyway, I measured the length of the pad which are approx. 60mm. The bolt is centered on the pad. Almost all replacements I see for v-style brakes have the bolt offset from center. They also measure about 72mm. So now I'm unsure what I need. I was considering this: https://www.ebay.com/p/Kool-Stop-Bic...661&opts=opick

But again, its longer than the stock pads and has a bolt that is offset from center. Does this matter?

These pads are similar to what I currently have: https://www.amazon.com/Flying-Wheels...1375445&sr=1-4

Also, What would you recommend?

If a longer pad with an offset bolt works on my wheels what is the advantage to this design?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Mickey