What brake pads?

[ambuletz]

I made a topic a while back on some new wheels, many thanks on the help from that. However I feel like I need some new pads as mine are quite worn out (although not down to metal).

Here's a pic.



While i know its one of the most important bits on a bike, I don't want to spend the earth. I'd imagine anything better then the standard ones put by decathalon BTwin would be an upgrade, so no need to spend £15+ on a pair of pads (I'm looking to replace the front & rears). I'd also prefer if I can just get the pads as opposed to having to buy the shoe + pads.
If I can buy it from halfords as opposed to waiting on delivery from a website that would be great too. I can be swayed if its significantly cheaper online, although I can get 25% off at halfords.

I'm rather confused on as to what kind of pads I need to be looking for aswell. the decathalon site doesn't really help in saying what spec the brake system/pads are.


thanks

[Justin S]

You need to set the pads up better, as the toe in is too much, hence the uneven wear. If it is set up correctly, you should be able with those pads and pad holders, just slide the pads out and slide new inserts in. Plenty of differing versions around. I have used the Uberbike pads, which are cheap enough, don't wear out in 10 mins and don't cost the ear. Available direct from Uber or on their ebay shop.

[anonymous-user]

Are they not these pads?
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-road-bike-brake-pad...

They look like Shimano/Sram fitment, personally I like Swisstop Green pads but they are £15 a pair, these Lifeline (Wiggle own brand) pads are £10 for 4

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-professional-road...

[ambuletz]

looking at it top down I guess they are exactly the same. one reviewer on that page isntalled it onto their triban 3.


the 4pack of lifeline looks mighty tempting.

[ambuletz]

Decided to buy myself the lifeline ones. Will find out tomorrow if they fit.

[ambuletz]

After buying the lifeline there is 1 big thing that's concerning me. In the top-down photo you can clearly see a little allen key screw. there is none of this one mine! the pad can quite easily be pushed and slid out. Nothing secures it in.

[Magic919]

They should only slide out one end. It's not that unusual. Just don't brake when you are reversing.

[BGarside]

ambuletz said:

I made a topic a while back on some new wheels, many thanks on the help from that. However I feel like I need some new pads as mine are quite worn out (although not down to metal).

Here's a pic.

Plenty of wear left in that pad - just set the pad so the thicker part is facing forwards and ensure there is some toe-in towards the front of the pad (the wedge-shape should make this easy) and keep using them until they are somewhere close to 2mm remaining thickness (measured from the metal holder)...

[BGarside]

Oh, and I would suggest Kool Stops as replaceemnts when the time comes. They are available as cartridge pads (you might need different holders though) and seem to be the best I've found for not ingesting little bits of grit and aluminium from the rim braking surfaces, so they don't prematurely wear through the rim.

Note there are different coloured compounds for different conditions. The salmon compound for wet conditions seems to work best at this time of year, but I've also had good performance and longevity from the black (dry conditions) compound.

[ambuletz]

so 5 years on from buying the lifeline professional ones it's time to get myself a new pair. back in 2015 I bought the lifeline professional ones.


Any thoughts on what to get next? If i can replace the pads for less than buying a shoes + pads then that would be preferable.

These are the pads now.



These would fit, right?
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-performance-carb...

[Master Bean]

Those are for carbon wheels. If your brakes are lasting 5 years then treat yourself to some blue Swissstop pads.

https://www.merlincycles.com/swissstop-flashpro-bx...

[ambuletz]

before I would've dismissed this. But i don't mind spending up to £20 for a pair of 4 as long as they're really good. Just as long as they fit!!

[Master Bean]

They'll fit. I got through them in about 4 months but that was doing loads of miles through the winter.