Disc Brake pads for ekar, other disc campy?

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[vespasianus]

For those that want a good EKAR brake pad - these are really cheap right now on Amazon.

The only thing is that you have to re-use your spring but it fits nicely and works great. Using it now on my bike.

$10 for both front and rear pads. These are metal, will squeal more and will take longer to bed in, but they will be much stronger and not suffer fade on long downhills.

The resin versions are even cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/MSR-Performan...ps%2C95&sr=8-2

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by vespasianus

For those that want a good EKAR brake pad - these are really cheap right now on Amazon.

The only thing is that you have to re-use your spring but it fits nicely and works great. Using it now on my bike.

$10 for both front and rear pads. These are metal, will squeal more and will take longer to bed in, but they will be much stronger and not suffer fade on long downhills.

The resin versions are even cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/MSR-Performan...ps%2C95&sr=8-2

Did the Ekar springs fit on the pads from Amazon? When Campagnolo went from the original DB-210 pads (without springs) to the DB-310 & DB-410 pads (with springs), the friction material was narrowed to leave room for the spring "fingers" to fit.

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by Mark McM

Did the Ekar springs fit on the pads from Amazon? When Campagnolo went from the original DB-210 pads (without springs) to the DB-310 & DB-410 pads (with springs), the friction material was narrowed to leave room for the spring "fingers" to fit.

Yes. I used the springs from the DB-310 and they slide on perfectly. The "sandwich" is nice and tight and goes into the caliper smoothly.

Just started using them so I can't say anything about their durability but at $10 for front and back, they are worth a shot!