Chris S
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I know the levers aren't but is there any reason why you can't put cantilever brake pads on brake calipers? As far as I can see they just apply pressure to the rim.
Are cantilever and caliper brake PADS interchangeable?
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I have TRP CX9's Mini-V's that are supplied with road pads - swapped them out for 72mm Ashima 4 Function pads.
AFAIK interchangeable. Maybe clearance issues when opening brakes to eg change tyre?
AFAIK interchangeable. Maybe clearance issues when opening brakes to eg change tyre?
Drago
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Yes, dependent on then type of fitting.
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Chris S
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While we're on the subject, are BMX pads any different - apart from size?
mjr
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In my experience, BMX pads are softer, but work OK if they have a similar fitting.
I think it's all about the fittings and clearances... I know some early V-brakes take cantilever (grooved post) pads and can't take threaded-post-and-washers pads sold for modern V-brakes
and that I hate setting up brakes that use grooved post pads 
I think it's all about the fittings and clearances... I know some early V-brakes take cantilever (grooved post) pads and can't take threaded-post-and-washers pads sold for modern V-brakes
and that I hate setting up brakes that use grooved post pads 
