Replacement Brake Shoe (Superbe Pro)
04-30-20, 01:45 PM
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Replacement Brake Shoe (Superbe Pro)
What's the best option to replace these brake shoes or pads?
If possible, I'd like to keep the tire guides.
It looks like the currently installed shoes fit together with the tire guides.
Suntour Superbe Pro Brake Shoe
Thanks!
If possible, I'd like to keep the tire guides.
It looks like the currently installed shoes fit together with the tire guides.
Suntour Superbe Pro Brake Shoe
Thanks!
04-30-20, 01:57 PM
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I use Koolstop, either salmon or black pads. If you buy them with Shimano type pad holder they come with tire guides, which I don't find especially useful, or you can just buy pads and keep your holders and tire guides.
Here's an installed view. From your picture I couldn't see the pad shape and size, but the mounting screws are a pretty universal fit to most pad shapes.
Here's an installed view. From your picture I couldn't see the pad shape and size, but the mounting screws are a pretty universal fit to most pad shapes.
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04-30-20, 02:03 PM
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Take apart the pad and tire guide assembly, and pull the rubber pad inserts out. Measure all dimensions with a digital caliper, and hope that one of the other oddball 80s brake pad replacements Koolstop sell will be reasonable fit. Maybe Modolo or something.
Personally I'd suggest you just buy the Kool Stop Dura pads linked to above, and install them. Put the old ones in a box. If you squint you will not be able to tell the difference.
Personally I'd suggest you just buy the Kool Stop Dura pads linked to above, and install them. Put the old ones in a box. If you squint you will not be able to tell the difference.
05-01-20, 07:52 AM
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Slightspeed Salamandrine Thanks for the info. I don't think I want to try to change the pad in these holders unless it's something that can be done well and without a lot of frustration. It's not clear if the Suntour Superbe offering will fit my Superbe Pro brake shoe.
I'll probably go for one of the Dura/Dura2 holders here:
Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977
Are Dura/Dura2 more likely to work best with Suntour Superbe Pro calipers compared with Kool Stop's Campi style offerings?
I'll probably go for one of the Dura/Dura2 holders here:
Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977
Are Dura/Dura2 more likely to work best with Suntour Superbe Pro calipers compared with Kool Stop's Campi style offerings?
05-01-20, 09:21 AM
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If those are original Superbe shoes, why not use Koolstop Superbe repro inserts? Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977
If those are original Superbe shoes, why not use Koolstop Superbe repro inserts? Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977
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05-01-20, 12:25 PM
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I'm pretty sure the Superbe Pro pads are different.
05-01-20, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. 66
I think you need more tire clearance at your brake
The original Ritchey tires were 28c, these 28c Continentals were a touch (maybe 1 - 2 mm) too large.
05-01-20, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Salamandrine
I'm pretty sure the Superbe Pro pads are different.
Suntour Superbe Pro Brake Shoe
05-01-20, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Steel Charlie
I've been putting Yokozuna sets from ebay on the bikes. Have them on four and they are just a really nice product
https://www.yokozunausa.com/shop/cat...15?search=yoko
looks like these might be the same:
https://porkchopbmx.com/scott-mathau...s-pair-salmon/
05-01-20, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bertinjim
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If those are original Superbe shoes, why not use Koolstop Superbe repro inserts? Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977
If those are original Superbe shoes, why not use Koolstop Superbe repro inserts? Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977
05-01-20, 08:34 PM
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I thought the SuperBee PRO holders were closed at both ends. I think I’d use the KoolStop Cross pads or even use some CampI holders.
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05-01-20, 11:16 PM
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Another vote for the modern, adjustable-angle pads. I run those on my own set of hidden-spring Superbe Pro calipers and they work well. As well as any single pivot can trying to haul down a 210 lb tall guy.
05-02-20, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by plonz
Koolstop Superbe inserts are not going to work for what you’ve pictured. They do work perfect on these though!
05-02-20, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RiddleOfSteel
Another vote for the modern, adjustable-angle pads. I run those on my own set of hidden-spring Superbe Pro calipers and they work well. As well as any single pivot can trying to haul down a 210 lb tall guy.
I wonder if the manufacturer is the same? Kool Stop, Yokuzuna and Swissstop all seem similar.
05-02-20, 07:23 AM
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It is a real bear but worth it. During the process, you will wish you got new modern pads with holders.
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05-02-20, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
I thought the SuperBee PRO holders were closed at both ends. I think I’d use the KoolStop Cross pads or even use some CampI holders.
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05-02-20, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by specialmonkey
That looks like a good match, I might need those on a different bike. How difficult was it to remove the old and install the new pads in those shoes?
