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aywu	10-26-10 02:19 PM

Brake pad direction

Bought 2 front brake pads today and when I got home I realized they're both 'left side' ones. Does it matter if I use a left brake pad on the right side (the arrows would be reversed)? Thanks!

CACycling

10-26-10 02:22 PM

Having no idea what kind of pads these are or what type of brakes they are for it would be impossible to give a difinative answer but, as they are labled "left side", I'd assume there is a reason.

aywu	10-26-10 02:27 PM

The brakes are off a 2009 Specialized Allez triple: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads (from their website). I'm just wondering if there would be any issues if I ride with them as it's inconvenient for me to head back to the bike shop.

531phile

10-26-10 02:35 PM

It'll work, but not as well and might cause shrieking noises when braking.

caloso

10-26-10 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aywu (Post 11684073)

Bought 2 front brake pads today and when I got home I realized they're both 'left side' ones. Does it matter if I use a left brake pad on the right side (the arrows would be reversed)? Thanks!

Do they fit in the shoes correctly? If so, it probably won't be a problem.

aywu	10-26-10 04:57 PM

Yeah, they fit fine, just the V grooves are reversed on one side.

Bianchigirll

10-26-10 05:15 PM

did you buy new holder and pads or just pads? if you install them wrong the pads could be ejected from the holders.

http://www.ebikestop.com//prodimages/BR6606.jpg

http://www.ebikestop.com//prodimages/BR2436.jpg

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