Can't figure out which Kool Stop brake pads I need
10-01-15, 12:14 PM
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Can't figure out which Kool Stop brake pads I need
I'm not happy with the standard pads that came with the Tektro R312 brakes on my Jamis road bike, although I love everything else about it for the price I paid. I was thinking of picking up some Kool Stops, which people seem to like a lot based on reviews, but I can't for the life of me figure out which pads I need to order. Would be great if they had a "will it fit" feature on the their web site like the auto bike rack manufacturers have.
Anyone know which of the salmon pads I would need to order? Seems like the best value compared to upgrading the calipers themselves.
Anyone know which of the salmon pads I would need to order? Seems like the best value compared to upgrading the calipers themselves.
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It looks like you have cartridge slid-in pads with holders? That's Dura (or Dura2 which is just an update).
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There are only a few different types of pads. These ones should work fine on your bike. They're $20 a pair, but you get two sets of pads per/pair, so it's really like $10 a pair.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o00_s00
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^ that's why it's worth checking on the holder. If his current Tektro caliper set does not have a separate holder that can be re-used, your option is a good one. If his holders can be re-used, the pad inserts are available for less (like <$6 a pair):
Kool-Stop Dura-Ace/Ultegra RPLCMNT Inser > Components > Drivetrain, Brakes and Pedals > Brake Pads | Jenson USA
Kool-Stop Dura-Ace/Ultegra RPLCMNT Inser > Components > Drivetrain, Brakes and Pedals > Brake Pads | Jenson USA
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I thought my tektro dual pivots were mediocre also.
I realized that all they needed was proper adjustment. I made sure that all pads hit the rim squarely (or as squarely as possible). I made sure to clean the rims and pad surfaces. Then, I made sure I had proper leverage from the levers, by setting the pads further from the rim instead of setting them as closely as I possibly could.
Now, I would rate modulation and power as good to very good. These are nice brakes. Not as nice as top of the line shimano's or even 6800's but I am still nonetheless positively impressed.
I realized that all they needed was proper adjustment. I made sure that all pads hit the rim squarely (or as squarely as possible). I made sure to clean the rims and pad surfaces. Then, I made sure I had proper leverage from the levers, by setting the pads further from the rim instead of setting them as closely as I possibly could.
Now, I would rate modulation and power as good to very good. These are nice brakes. Not as nice as top of the line shimano's or even 6800's but I am still nonetheless positively impressed.
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^ that's why it's worth checking on the holder. If his current Tektro caliper set does not have a separate holder that can be re-used, your option is a good one. If his holders can be re-used, the pad inserts are available for less (like <$6 a pair):
Kool-Stop Dura-Ace/Ultegra RPLCMNT Inser > Components > Drivetrain, Brakes and Pedals > Brake Pads | Jenson USA
Kool-Stop Dura-Ace/Ultegra RPLCMNT Inser > Components > Drivetrain, Brakes and Pedals > Brake Pads | Jenson USA
Good info. If I had to guess, since they're tektro, they didn't come with holders. (Mine didn't, just came with the solid rubber pads.) I literally just bought the ones I linked in a few days ago.
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In the Shimano caliper line: 105 and up have a pad and holder; Tiagra and down have a solid rubber block. My sense is that Tektro runs the same -- at some 'price point' you get a pad + holder (but I'll admit that's a bit of a guess). Next time around you might be able to save a little by just buying the pads. The route you just went would also be nec. for someone upgrading a Tiagra set.
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I have a 2014 Spec. Secteur with Sora and some sort of brakes without holders. I added the Dura holder and they work better than the original pads I had. I wanted the holder. The KoolStop pads do help with modulation and stopping power for me and I wonder if the holder stiffened the pad to help in some small way. Not sure but all I do know is they are better.
