Dead Man
10-20-2015, 02:30 PM
Seems like such an elementary topic, but I was kinda shocked to learn that I've been doing this "backwards" for years.
Starting with a CX w/cantis years ago, I started toeing my brake pads. It instantly reduced squeak, seemed to improve braking, and I was convinced it reduced wear on pads and rim, by keeping them way cleaner. 'Cause I was toeing OUT, not in- The rear of the pad would wedge down onto the rim before the rest of the pad, thereby swiping the rim clean of grit and water before the full pad clamped down on the rim.
Couple weeks ago, I read somewhere... Park website? to angle in the FRONT/trailing edge of the pad. WTMF? So I googled some, and every thread/article/whatever I found also indicated the FRONT of the pad should be "toed in."
This seems crazy to me. Why would you want to essentially guide grit/mud/water into the brake contact area??
Could be my assumptions are all off.... It's happened before.
Starting with a CX w/cantis years ago, I started toeing my brake pads. It instantly reduced squeak, seemed to improve braking, and I was convinced it reduced wear on pads and rim, by keeping them way cleaner. 'Cause I was toeing OUT, not in- The rear of the pad would wedge down onto the rim before the rest of the pad, thereby swiping the rim clean of grit and water before the full pad clamped down on the rim.
Couple weeks ago, I read somewhere... Park website? to angle in the FRONT/trailing edge of the pad. WTMF? So I googled some, and every thread/article/whatever I found also indicated the FRONT of the pad should be "toed in."
This seems crazy to me. Why would you want to essentially guide grit/mud/water into the brake contact area??
Could be my assumptions are all off.... It's happened before.