Any problem with using road caliper brake pads in V-brakes?
07-05-20, 06:45 PM
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Any problem with using road caliper brake pads in V-brakes?
I’ve had great performance from SwissStop green V-brake pads on my tandem bikes, but those pads are no longer available. SwissStop has replaced that green pad compound with a blue GXP compound, but it is only available in road bike format. Is there any problem with fitting road bike pad holders and pads in a V-brake? Seems like the mounting slots are similar. The pads for V-brakes are longer and curved, but I don’t see why that matters much. The V-brake mounting hardware allows toe-in adjustment, but that becomes moot after some wear anyway. Anything I’m missing?
Also, my Shimano road caliper pad holders have a shark fin protrusion with a screw in it coming off the bottom of the holder below the pad. Anyone know what that’s for? Thanks.
Also, my Shimano road caliper pad holders have a shark fin protrusion with a screw in it coming off the bottom of the holder below the pad. Anyone know what that’s for? Thanks.
07-05-20, 09:55 PM
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There might not be enough thread, and it might not fit the mounting hole. V-brake pads take a long threaded post and road brakes use a short one. Check if KoolStop has something similar. I've used both brands with good results. I put BXP pads on my road bike recently.
I guess for a tandem you need all the stopping power you can get.
I guess for a tandem you need all the stopping power you can get.
07-06-20, 12:49 AM
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The "shark fin" you ask about is a tire guide to direct the tire between the brake pads when mounting the wheel. It is not necessary, but does save some fiddling.
