Shimano V Brake Pads / Shoes / Blocks Compared - Intro
Shimano make V Brake Pads / Shoes / Blocks with a number of different compounds. This compound can be softer of harder for example to suite different rim types. Each Pad / Shoe / Block, has its own model number so you can find out which you prefer.
Shimano V Brake Pads / Shoes / Blocks Compared - Threaded
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| The Below Pads have a Threaded Fitting |
M70T3
70mm - Threaded Type - Performs especially well in wet conditions and may pass DIN standards. Gives off less noise, but
the pad is heavier, faster rim wear and tends to fade.
M70T4 & M70W
70mm - Threaded Type - Only for side wall machined rims. Performs especially well in wet conditions and may pass DIN
standard. Tend to be low noise, low rim wear and fade.
S70T & S65T
60mm or 70mm - Performs well in dry conditions and tends to be low noise.
Wears in muddy conditions
Shimano V Brake Pads / Shoes / Blocks Compared - Un-Threaded
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| The below pads have an UN-Threaded Fitting |
M70T2
70mm - Performs especially well in wet conditions and may pass DIN standards. Gives off less noise, but
the pad is heavier, faster rim wear and tends to fade.
M65T & M55T
65mm & 55mm - Un-Threaded - Performs especially well in wet conditions and may pass DIN standards.
Faster rim wear and tends to fade.
Environmental Permit Applications
unthreaded pads?
ReplyDeletethat is something i will have to look out for and avoid.
Presumably some special mount on the brake mechanism?
No I think these are on older bikes, it is a different way of fitting the pads but not worse just different. I seen them on a few bikes in the bike shop days.
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