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Old 04-23-06, 04:15 PM
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Cantilever cartridge brake pads?

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I have Tektro Oryx cantilever brakes that need some new pads. The pads on there right now do not have replaceable inserts. Where can I get some cartridge brake pads that work with cantilevers?

Can I just use v-brake pads? Cartridge versions of those are easy to find.

Thanks for your help.
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I think you can use standard v-brake cartridge pads. See this Nashbar product, which I believe is the Oryx rebranded. Even if it's not, it's the same shape. It comes with cartridge pads, and the replacement pads are v-brake inserts:

https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=

If the link doesn't work, on the Nashbar site, search for "deluxe cantilever"
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That's interesting...it certainly looks like a rebadged version of my brakes...which suggests I can use V-brake pads with no problems. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by enduro
Hi

I have Tektro Oryx cantilever brakes that need some new pads. The pads on there right now do not have replaceable inserts. Where can I get some cartridge brake pads that work with cantilevers?

Can I just use v-brake pads? Cartridge versions of those are easy to find.

Thanks for your help.
The only issue to watch for is whether or not your current pads are threaded or non-threaded posts. Some cantilevers use threaded posts (common on V-brakes) and some use non-threaded. As long as you get the proper pad/cartridge design, pads is pads.
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Ok, thanks for your help. It's interesting that there are so many brake pads marketed exclusively for v-brakes or for cantis if they are interchangeable.
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