Brake pad recommendations

[sweetcheeks8]

Hello road runners,

I would like to change and upgrade my break pads but overwhelmed by information a read. The bike has linear pull breaks and original pads were quite cheap I reckon. In wet condition only slows down my bike and don't feel very confident using it. Its a Dutch style bike using for everyday commute, going uphill a lot.

What would you guys recommend?
Many thanks

 

[I like Skol]

Can you take a picture of the brakes so we can see exactly what type they are?

 

[sweetcheeks8]

Can you take a picture of the brakes so we can see exactly what type they are?

Hello road runners,

I would like to change and upgrade my break pads but overwhelmed by information a read. The bike has linear pull breaks and original pads were quite cheap I reckon. In wet condition only slows down my bike and don't feel very confident using it. Its a Dutch style bike using for everyday commute, going uphill a lot.

What would you guys recommend?
Many thanks

 

[sweetcheeks8]

Can you take a picture of the brakes so we can see exactly what type they are?

Hi, attached a few. Huge thanks!

 

[I like Skol]

Ok. Now I see, your linear brakes are commonly known as V-brakes. There is lots of choice and a lot of people rate the Koolstop Salmons - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com...-contoured-pair-of-brake-blocks/rp-prod179164

 

[simongt]

Clarke do a good range of brake blocks. I went over to them several years ago for all our 26" tyred bikes. They can be a bit 'snatchy' when first fitted, but for my penn'orth, a good brand that performs well.

 

[sweetcheeks8]

Ok. Now I see, your linear brakes are commonly known as V-brakes. There is lots of choice and a lot of people rate the Koolstop Salmons - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com...-contoured-pair-of-brake-blocks/rp-prod179164

Thank you!! I was actually looking at these.

 

[sweetcheeks8]

Clarke do a good range of brake blocks. I went over to them several years ago for all our 26" tyred bikes. They can be a bit 'snatchy' when first fitted, but for my penn'orth, a good brand that performs well.

Thank you for the help! Great men on this forum, super helpful. x

 

[Broadside]

I’m smartening up an older Specialized Globe bike to sell at the moment, I found some Clarks V brake kits on eBay for £6 which includes the pads, callipers and brake noodles. I have fitted them and they work better than the original brakes and also now look brand new! Sometimes it makes more sense to replace the whole lot rather than just the pads.