Just wondering what everyones opinions are of the brake pads. Do you go for the fixed one whole unit replacement or do you go with those slide the rubber out and just slide a new replacement rubber in?

Also on those slide a rubber in units do they wear out faster then the other fixed whole units? I have both versions here and just wondering.



Thanks in advance.


Zero_Enigma

I'm trying out some Jagwires - the Switchbacks link here - on my rear brakes right now - they're packaged up in different names/brands at different stores I've noticed (or seemingly look VERY similar). I've got a set for the front when my stock/factory front pads finally give up the game. Other than some dust/crap on my rims causing the anti-squeak pads to actually squeak, they seem to work just nicely - I've not had chance to try them in excessive rain or snow yet though.

Somehow the rubber on the replaceable pads looks a bit thinner. Perhaps it's me or I'll give it the benifet of the doubt and hope that new technology allows it to last longer in a thinner look.

By the time I actually wear out pads, years have gone by so either I'm not braking enough or they last long. I use the replaceable pads cuz that's all my brakes take except for the Campy Veloce brakes which only take the whole unit.