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Old 03-02-10 | 10:33 PM
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Koolstop brake pads work a lot better

... when they're turned the right direction.

In case anyone was wondering.

I'm always happy to fill in any potential gaps in knowledge.
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Old 03-03-10 | 11:37 AM
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You mean like the direction indicated by the huge triangle/arrow like cutouts on the pads?

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Old 03-03-10 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by AdamDZ
You mean like the direction indicated by the huge triangle/arrow like cutouts on the pads?

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What are you saying?
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Old 03-03-10 | 11:47 AM
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What are you saying?
Um... nothin'... just askin'
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Old 03-03-10 | 10:42 PM
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It just means you're going in the wrong direction.
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Old 03-03-10 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by annc
It just means you're going in the wrong direction.
I ride fixie, so in case i put my brake pads on backwards, I can just go backwards.
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Old 03-04-10 | 04:35 AM
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Ah... but what about the continentals?

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Ah... but what about the continentals?

TFS Jake can ride backwards with those too.
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