Originally Posted by
mack_turtle
Yes, the brake does "care" what kind of pad you put in it. Older u-brakes like Dia-Compe AD990 only work with the "smooth stud" style pads, while most modern brakes use a threaded stud. until OP provides details, no one can make a specific diagnosis.
I was responding to his question about the length of the pad. He already established his were threaded:
Originally Posted by
Kc2ine
mine are with regular bolt.
Last edited by Rolla; 02-13-21 at 12:57 AM.