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albyhellscream 05-28-07 05:08 AM

hayes gx2
 
i think my front disc brakes have totally worned out its pads.Now i'm having trouble finding the right pads at my local bike shop.As a last resort, i decided to get it online. I found this one.http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/162...Brake-Pads.htm

I would like to know if this is compatible.

Stacey 05-28-07 06:16 AM

Do they look like the pads you have now?

FreeRidin' 05-28-07 11:43 AM

Take out your pads and see if they look like the ones in the picture...

Jameson 05-28-07 06:51 PM

Worned pads. i done worned me out sum pads once, hyuck hyuck. Worned.

willtsmith_nwi 05-29-07 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by albyhellscream
i think my front disc brakes have totally worned out its pads.Now i'm having trouble finding the right pads at my local bike shop.As a last resort, i decided to get it online. I found this one.http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/162...Brake-Pads.htm

I would like to know if this is compatible.

The GX-2 is just a "branded" version of the MX-2 specially painted for giant bikes. The pads you identified are compatible.

However, if you have the cash consider spending an extra $50 at Pricepoint to get a BB-7 to just replace it. GX-2s are difficult to setup, have poor cable alignment (which produces extra cable friction) and weak return springs.

[bEn] 05-29-07 10:03 PM

I agree with willtsmith. Save your money and buy a set of Avid mechs. I used to have the GX-2 brakes and i had troubles with them all the time. Constantly changing the pads, and adjusting the calipers. Even doing that, i still couldn't get them to work properly.

In the end i threw on some BB7's with Avid levers and haven't had any complaints.

albyhellscream 05-30-07 05:29 AM

thanks for the advice.. i will check with my local bike shop and see if they carry any bb7's. thanks guys

[bEn] 05-31-07 12:17 AM


Originally Posted by albyhellscream
thanks for the advice.. i will check with my local bike shop and see if they carry any bb7's. thanks guys

Your LBS should have them, but might be a little pricey. Give Pricepoint or JensonUSA a go if you find out they're a little overpriced.


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