Brake Pads

[SWSteve]

Need to change the pads on my bike as they're almost done. I have a pair of Aztec calipers and some Shimano Ultegra (as far as I know shimano able pads would be compatible with either of them).

Alloy brke tracks, anything else you need to know? I'm not worried about wear rates, I just want to be able to stop/slow down effectively.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Swissstop GREEN or Koolstop SALMON.

For a budget option some folk swear by CLARKS pads as well, not sure if these are the ones folk recommend TBH as I've never used 'em myself.
FYI - Shimano brake pads are made of cheese

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

^^+1 on the Swisstop greens... only done 6,000km on this set and they are about half worn. stopping power is fantastic... so good I have to let my OH know if I am going to do an emergency stop when he is following me, so he doesn't run into the back of me too many times!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Salmon on front, blacks on rear.

 

[lejogger]

Swissstop Green - without a doubt the best pads I've used. Not cheap but there are deals to be had. Probike Kit is usually competitive.

 

[zacklaws]

I've just had a bike rebuild and the LBS fitted some new pads, Xlc Bs-R04, as mine where worn out and they are the best pads that I have ever had and actually managed to lock my wheel up for the first time in years. It took me some finding them online online so that I could stock my spares box up with them. I'm well hooked on them, The best price I can find is £6.36 and that is for 4 pads, not 2:-

http://www.adventurenorthumberlands...ual-compound-4-piece-set---bsx04z-43112-p.asp

There that effective, I'm terrified even more going downhill fast, especcially in the wet as I could be off just dabbing the brakes before entering a bend.

 

[Kbrook]

Quick question, do you need to change the cartidge, if no why do some people do so?

 

[zacklaws]

I never change the cartridge, waste of money and cannot see any reason as to why.

 

[Jon George]

Swissstop GREEN

Thanks for this suggestion - I've now had a set on the front of my #2 bike for a couple of weeks. They certainly do the trick in the wet. Cheers.