Cantilever Brake Pads
brake pads for cantilevers?
I have Tektro cantilever brakes on a cross bike. I am looking for the best pads with the greatest stopping power. I use the bike mainly as an urban commuter so strong brakes are really a priority. Any ideas?
This is kind of a round-the-bushes answer, but hopefully will provide some insight.
First, do you know what rims are on the bike? Believe it or not, rims do flex (for that matter, so do the frame and fork) when brakes are applied so changing pads may make little or no difference. If you have single wall rims- found on bikes in the sub $400 range- this may contribute as much as anything to stopping power. If your bike has steel rims part of your problem is definitely with the rims.
Second, do you know which model Tektro brake you have? If you have access to the specifications of your bike it is usually disclosed. Tektro makes some REALLY GOOD brakes and some "only OK" ones as well. Again, if your bike is below the $400 range the brake arms might be flexing a bit. Not dangerous... usually.
Same thing goes with cables and housing. Cheap cables stretch each time they are used and housings compress as well. Think of it as having air in the brake lines of a car.
I hardly ever see people with a problem that their brake shoes don't grab enough except those in extreme or competitive environments, or if the bike is an entry level model.
You can try to upgrade the shoes to a softer compound (ask at your favorite shop), but were it me I'd likely put stainless steel cables and compressionless brake housing on first. Just a thought.
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