Brake Pads

[graham jw]

Sorry if it's silly question time. But I want to replace the brake pads on my Allez. I have seen some Clarks pads that I like. My Allez has Tektro calipers.

Do you know if I can just swap the pads or, do I need to buy the cartidges as well?

Many thanks.

 

[battered]

You'll have to look at it and decide. Sometimes pads from different manufacturers have the same pad shape and you can swap pads only. Sometimes not.

 

[2Loose]

Wouldn't be these Clarks shoes and pads would they?

if you already have cartridge holders, you need to know what size they are e.g. 52mm, 55mm etc. and get appropriate pads for them as battered has said. You can get pads that do not need cartridge holders though, although long term this works out more expensive than the cartridge system (as you need to replace the whole thing rather than just the rubber) and also limits your choice of the better stoppers.

 

[graham jw]

Wouldn't be these Clarks shoes and pads would they?

if you already have cartridge holders, you need to know what size they are e.g. 52mm, 55mm etc. and get appropriate pads for them as battered has said. You can get pads that do not need cartridge holders though, although long term this works out more expensive than the cartridge system (as you need to replace the whole thing rather than just the rubber) and also limits your choice of the better stoppers.

 

[graham jw]

https://www.cyclechat.net/

Yes, it would be those Clarks pads. Why do you ask?

Edited because of predictive text!

 

[2Loose]

They come with 2 sets of pads including one set of holders...
You can of course buy subsequent pairs of pads on their own if you already have some 55mm cartridge holders.