Vee Brake Pad Replacements

[Jitters]

Hi all,

Lame questions ahead. Be gentle!

Just made the switch to some Rock Blues with the aluminum backings tonight with great hopes to test them tomorrow, weather permitting. (See pic) Was using Moe Green Vee brake pads (much like a standard XC pad) and had a few questions regarding ordering replacements when the time comes.

These have the backing which appear to be glued on.

First off, can I order different replacement pads to test out, or are they a one-shot deal?

Second, if the are replaceable, how does one remove the worn pads and install the new ones? (Do the new ones come with an epoxy or glue?)

And at last, if these are only good for one shot, what brand of vee replacement has the aluminum backings with a replaceable pad?

Thanks for your patience and advice!

-Gary

Edited June 10, 2009 by Tappets

[Luke Rainbird]

These backings should be the same size as standard plastic ones, so you'll be able to either buy normal backed pads and fit the material into them, or buy refills (material only) from places like Phatworks/Heatsink.

Glue isn't essential, but helps give a touch of extra security - just a light dab is all that's needed, and is actually better than smearing loads on there

Often you can just pull the material from a backing with a vice or similar, but if you throw them in the oven and turn it to 180* or so then by the time it's up to temperature (around 5 minutes or so) you'll be able to remove the rubber just fine. It'll be hot though, oven gloves at the ready!

Check out Heatsink's Pad Fitting Guide for more info

[Jitters]

Perfect! Thank you very much!