Mafac Brake Pad Help
03-10-13 | 06:48 AM
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Mafac Brake Pad Help
I'm in need of some Mafac brake pads. The problem is I have 5 dot brake holders. The price on pads alone is close to $100 for originals. Does anyone know of an aftermarket pad that fits the longer holders?
03-10-13 | 07:12 AM
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03-10-13 | 07:26 AM
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maybe you can replace the whole 5 dot unit with one of these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-...item3ccb974341
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-...item35baadde4a
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-...item3ccb974341
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-...item35baadde4a
03-10-13 | 08:05 AM
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You need one or two pair? Thanks to an E-bay vendor who couldn't remember how many I had purchased I have a pretty big stack of these. PM your addy and I'll send you what you need.
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03-10-13 | 09:34 AM
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I despise adjusting Cantilever brakes and Mafacs are no better. I put some V.O. cantilever brake holders/pads on mine so if I ever get them adjusted right I can simply remove the pads and install new ones.
Unless it was something uber odd I would never buy and rely on a 'vintage' brake pad/block, most are just too hard stiff and dry
Unless it was something uber odd I would never buy and rely on a 'vintage' brake pad/block, most are just too hard stiff and dry
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03-10-13 | 10:05 AM
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Is there a reason the Koolstop pads won't work as replacement pads? They're not cheap but they work very well. I think I also heard somewhere that the Mathauser pads are coming available again.
03-10-13 | 12:33 PM
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Cantilever pads are not an alternative for someone that is trying to preserve the vintage look. I wouldn't use them.
03-10-13 | 03:54 PM
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I'm sure I could buy some 4 dot holders and use the Kool Stop pads. I just don't want to buy another set of holders when I have a perfectly good set now. From what I can see the 5 dot brake pads might have been for tandems.
