Weinmann 610 brakes - pads suggestions please?
02-10-14, 03:54 AM
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Weinmann 610 brakes - pads suggestions please?
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My daily bike - a 60s Claude Butler had worn out its brake pads, I had my LBS change them whilst it had a full service last week, I got it back and the braking is pretty slack – on hills it brings me to a gradual slow rather than a sharp stop and it's even worse in the wet - just slowing me down on hills. I took it back and after the mechanic had a good go at adjusting them he conceded the brake blocks they stock were probably the wrong compound for the old steel rims.
The brakes are Weinmann 610 centre pulls - i'm wondering if any kool stops or similar could be fitted to improve the braking?
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Mark
My daily bike - a 60s Claude Butler had worn out its brake pads, I had my LBS change them whilst it had a full service last week, I got it back and the braking is pretty slack – on hills it brings me to a gradual slow rather than a sharp stop and it's even worse in the wet - just slowing me down on hills. I took it back and after the mechanic had a good go at adjusting them he conceded the brake blocks they stock were probably the wrong compound for the old steel rims.
The brakes are Weinmann 610 centre pulls - i'm wondering if any kool stops or similar could be fitted to improve the braking?
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Mark
02-10-14, 04:44 AM
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The Kool Stop Salmon are not bad, but the original Matthauser formula is being produced now by Yokozuna for Scott-Matthauser. I just changed a few of my bikes last year and am glad I did. I like the solid feel of the old Matthauser blocks and they work better in the wet.
https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bps1.htm
Marc
https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bps1.htm
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02-10-14, 04:47 AM
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I have used the Kool Stop Campy pads available from Harris in my original Weinmann holders.
IIRC, I had to pinch them closed just a bit to snug them. (Of course I took care to orient them in the proper direction - the old W. Shoes are open at one end.)
IIRC, I had to pinch them closed just a bit to snug them. (Of course I took care to orient them in the proper direction - the old W. Shoes are open at one end.)
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Hi
My daily bike - a 60s Claude Butler had worn out its brake pads, I had my LBS change them whilst it had a full service last week, I got it back and the braking is pretty slack – on hills it brings me to a gradual slow rather than a sharp stop and it's even worse in the wet - just slowing me down on hills. I took it back and after the mechanic had a good go at adjusting them he conceded the brake blocks they stock were probably the wrong compound for the old steel rims.
The brakes are Weinmann 610 centre pulls - i'm wondering if any kool stops or similar could be fitted to improve the braking?
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Mark
My daily bike - a 60s Claude Butler had worn out its brake pads, I had my LBS change them whilst it had a full service last week, I got it back and the braking is pretty slack – on hills it brings me to a gradual slow rather than a sharp stop and it's even worse in the wet - just slowing me down on hills. I took it back and after the mechanic had a good go at adjusting them he conceded the brake blocks they stock were probably the wrong compound for the old steel rims.
The brakes are Weinmann 610 centre pulls - i'm wondering if any kool stops or similar could be fitted to improve the braking?
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Mark
https://www.koolstop.com/english/rim_pads.html
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I like the look of the HS33 Pro as well. Curiously, the photo of the HS33 Pro in the link you provided does not show a bolt or nut to attach to the caliper (whereas the other models do show bolts & nuts). Do you need to supply these, or are they included but just not pictured?
morksmith, Kool-Stop makes pads for Weinmann brakes, the 4 dot, 6 dot, and X models. They slide into the old holders. Use a hammer if needed.
AFAIK, Kool-stop and Yokozuna use the same Matthauser formula.
02-10-14, 09:29 PM
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I use the Cross pads with Weinmanns and they work great. The steel rims put you at a great disadvantage when it comes to stopping in the wet.
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Kool Stop makes two different styles of pads (4 dot and 6 dot) that are direct replacements for your Weinmann holders. Available in salmon or black:
https://www.koolstop.com/english/weinmann4.html
https://www.koolstop.com/english/weinmann4.html
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Went for Kool Stop Continentals in the end in Salmon - fitted fine and the difference in braking is huge - they are great, went from a real limp slowing down gradually action to being able to skid to a halt instantly...
