Brakes and Parts
 

unofficial brake and parts thread.

Or if there's one already please link in.

I'll start with my personal question. What's the best bb5 brake pad brand?

I have no idea what makes a collection of opinions from strangers"official"


I like the Kool Stop 'organic' better than the original BB7, I guess the ones for the 5 would be better as well .

People (in this opinionated bunch) often just buy another caliper if they have the BB5.





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I'll change it to unofficial then. I just wanna know if there's a thread that is all about brakes.

but yea thanks for advice. I wanna make use of what I have. calipers are still good. its just the pads doesn't stop.

It works better IMHO to have each thread be about one, specific question. Your question about Avid BB5 pads is a good thread topic. Then start another thread for whatever the next question is.

I suppose you could try some Kool Stop pads. They are a good brand.

Was your stopping power good-enough when the bike was new? Kool Stop is a good brand, but I don't think their pads will markedly increase the stopping power of a BB5 setup.